Harsh Dutt

As an Environmental and Safety Engineer, I bring hands-on experience in occupational health and safety (OHS) and construction safety, supported by professional internships and industry roles where I have worked across construction, fabrication, and industrial environments. My background includes site safety inspections, hazard identification, risk assessments, regulatory compliance, and implementation of safety protocols to create safer workplaces. Seeking opportunities as an occupational health and safety consultant or environmental consultant in a consulting or engineering firm

WHS Assistant

Abbott 05/2023 – 12/2024 | Sydney, Australia

• Participated in safety briefings and collaborated with supervisors to uphold a hazard-free environment.
• Monitored quality standards and safety practices, minimizing workplace risks.
• Ensured compliance with OHS procedures through regular assessments.
• Conducted internal audits to evaluate adherence to safety protocols.

WHS Contract Employee

DSC PERSONNEL 03/2021 – 04/2023 | Sydney, Australia

• Supported construction and industrial projects across multiple client sites, prioritizing safe operations.
• Implemented machine-handling procedures and adhered to site-specific OHS requirements.
• Facilitated toolbox talks and conducted risk assessments to enhance onsite safety culture.

Trainee Engineer

SHUBHRA ENGINEERING 08/2018 – 07/2019

• Conducted regular workplace inspections to identify and mitigate hazards.
• Assisted in developing and implementing safety measures for fabrication and heavy machinery operations.
• Collaborated with engineers and supervisors to ensure compliance with OHS standards.

Engineering Intern

NANDED CITY & DEVELOPMENT CONSTRUCTION 06/2017 – 07/2017

• Prepared detailed reports on construction and fire safety for residential and commercial projects.
• Monitored compliance with safety procedures and hazard management on construction sites.
• Assisted in emergency response planning and gained knowledge of sprinkler system installations.
• Collaborated with project managers to uphold safety standards across all activities.
• Documented observations and findings during field inspections to ensure quality assurance.

Engineering Intern

AARAV INFRA SERVICES PVT. LTD 12/2015 – 01/2016

• Acquired practical experience in planning and installing firefighting equipment for high-rise construction projects.
• Gained knowledge of hydrant and sprinkler systems, integrating them into building safety plans.
• Supported site teams in maintaining fire safety compliance during project execution

Masters of Engineering in Environmental and Safety Engineering

Macquarie University 02/2020 – 08/2022 | Sydney, Australia

• A comprehensive understanding of subjects like Industrial Process and Pollution Prevention, Safety and Risk Engineering, Climate Change, Environment Remediation Techniques, and Water and Wastewater Engineering.
• In-depth Familiarity with Environmental Laws and Planning Policies.
• Field Methods in Environmental Science provided me with hands-on experience in data collection, analysis, and environmental monitoring techniques.
• Research Thesis: Developed a robust Risk Assessment Methodology for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles, utilizing PyroSim FDS. Identified longitudinal velocity as a key factor influencing temperature changes in enclosed environments, suggesting enhanced safety measures for these vehicles.
• GPA: WAM – 61.353

B.Tech Fire and Safety Engineering

UPES, Dehradun 07/2014 – 06/2018 | Dehradun, India

Key Subjects

• Safety in Construction: Explored construction safety practices, and have studied its hazard identification, risk management and safety regulations.

• Safety in Railway Construction: Examined safety protocols specific to railway construction, and their hazard identification, risk mitigation, and emergency response planning.

• Fire Engineering: Studied principles of fire dynamics, fire prevention, NFPA fire codes and standards, and fire suppression techniques. Gained knowledge about risk assessment methods to mitigate fire hazards.

• Hazard Analysis and Hazard Safety: Acquired skills in identifying, analysing, and mitigating potential hazards in industry. Focusing on risk assessment methodologies and safety measures to prevent accidents.

• Occupational Health and Safety Management System: Learned the implementation and management of OHS systems. Emphasized regulatory compliance, risk management, and developing safety protocols.

• Chemical Engineering: Gained understanding of chemical processes, thermodynamics, and process safety.