Ajay H. Pawar

Experienced Safety and Process Professional with 27+ years in the chemical industry, specializing in process safety, hazard identification, and regulatory compliance. 27+ years of experience in chemical plant operations with a strong focus on industrial safety and risk management. Certified in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001 (Internal Auditor). Proven track record in incident reduction, safety system implementation, and compliance management.

Extensive experience in handling hazardous chemicals (H₂SO₄, CS₂, Chlorine, NaOH). Strong leadership in safety training, audits, and emergency preparedness.

Manager – Operations & Safety - Century Rayon (Grasim Industries Ltd.) - Shahad, Kalyan

(1998-11)

• Led plant-wide safety initiatives, reducing workplace incidents through structured safety programs
• Conducted risk assessments, HAZOP studies, and safety audits ensuring regulatory compliance
• Developed and enforced Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and safety protocols
• Organized mock drills, emergency response training, and safety awareness programs
• Managed permit-to-work systems for hazardous maintenance activities
• Ensured compliance with pollution control and environmental safety standards
• Improved process safety while increasing production capacity at Sulphuric Acid Plant
• Eliminated risks of acid leakage through improved handling systems
• Strengthened acid loading safety system, preventing tanker spill incidents
• Ensured safe handling of hazardous waste and chemicals at Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP)
• Reduced BOD levels below 30 ppm, exceeding environmental norms
• Developed safety measures for chemical exposure prevention
• Managed chlorine handling systems with strict safety controls at Water Treatment Plant
• Prevented gas leakage risks through enhanced monitoring and SOPs
• Supervised high-risk operations involving flammable and toxic chemicals at Carbon Disulphide (CS₂) Plant
• Strengthened safety practices around furnaces and chemical handling
• Implemented acid loading safety system, eliminating spill incidents
• Introduced structured safety training programs, reducing accident rates
• Improved worker health safety by minimizing lime dust exposure
• Enhanced plant operational safety through continuous process improvements

Advance Diploma in Industrial Safety - Industrial Safety (2024 - 2025)

B.E. - Chemical Engineering - Shivaji University (1997)

HSC - Kolhapur Board (1991)

SSC - Pune Board (1989)