Kali Rathinam

Senior Fire & Safety professional with 33+ years of progressive experience, including 25+ years in Oil & Gas, Refinery, and Petrochemical industries, across government, multinational refinery, and petrochemical complexes. Proven expertise in HSE-for Project handling, HSE management systems, audits, accident/incident/near miss investigation, fire prevention, emergency response command, fire protection engineering. Highly respected leader with hands-on experience in CISF (Government of India) and HSE & Safety operations in new Project mega refinery and petrochemical complexes.

Recognized for HSE operational excellence, incident prevention, workforce training, regulatory compliance, and ethical leadership.

Safety Supervisor | Fire, Safety, Health & Environment - Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC) - Kingdom of Bahrain

(2015-03)

• HSE - Lead and supervise for successful completion of the new projects of Urea Formaldehyde Plant (UF-85), Sub Stations, Urea plant, Product handling, Decommissioning and commissioning of Large Methanol/Ammonia/Desalt/UF85/Gasoline Tanks and other Supplementary projects across the petrochemical complex.
• Lead and supervise Safety, Health & Environment operations across the petrochemical complex, ensuring compliance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Conducts all risk assessments, HAZOP studies, SHE inspection, site audits, PTW audits, Behavioral Safety Audits (BBS), near miss/accident/incident investigations and ensuring timely corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain SHE documentation, audit records, emergency plans, and safety databases.
• Promote a strong safety culture, discipline, physical fitness, and compliance standards across operations.
• Provide specialized emergency response leadership during fire, gas leak, rescue, medical, and hazardous material incidents, ensure 24/7 emergency preparedness, availability of firefighting equipment, emergency vehicles, and trained response personnel & maintain continuous liaison with Civil Defence, Fire Directorate, National Security Council (Ministry of Interior) and other authorities.
• Supervise inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire protection systems, fire water networks, alarms, hydrants, foam systems, and rescue equipment, Coordinate Modulated Emergency Response Training (MERT), auxiliary firemen training, and emergency response drills.
• Lead mock drills, analyze findings, and ensure closure of corrective actions.

Senior Manager – Fire | HSE–Fire Department - Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) – Refinery Division - Jamnagar, India

(2011-11 - 2015-03)

• Reviewed Loss Prevention Drawings (LPD), Conducted regular safety audits its Reviews & Compliance.
• Implemented Fire Prevention and Fire Protection strategies for one of the world's largest refinery complexes Planned and executed maintenance programs for firefighting equipment, fixed fire protection systems, fire water systems, and emergency vehicles.
• Led testing and commissioning of fixed firefighting installations for newly constructed refinery units.
• Developed and implemented On-Site / Off-Site Emergency Plans, Disaster Management Plans, and Emergency Action Plans.
• Conducted PIPA studies, emergency drills, and large-scale mock exercises.
• Commanded firefighting teams during fires, oil & gas releases, rescues, and medical emergencies.
• Investigated all incidents and implemented corrective and preventive measures.

Senior Manager – Fire | HSE–Fire Department - Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) – Refinery Division - Jamnagar, India

(2011-11 - 2015-03)

Key Achievements

• Significantly reduced fire hazards through proactive prevention programs.
• Major contributor to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001 certifications.
• Key role in modernization of firefighting systems and equipment.
• Served as Training Coordinator, Shift In-Charge, Fire Operations Lead, and Fire Maintenance In-Charge.

Senior Officer – Fire & Safety - Central Industrial Security Force (CISF – Fire Services)

(1991-11 - 2011-11)

Government of India

• Served in fire wings of Oil & Gas Facilities, Refineries, Petrochemical Plants, Steel Plants, Chemical Industries, and Defense Establishments.
• Managed firefighting operations, emergency preparedness, fire prevention programs, safety audits, and manpower management/deployment.
• Held leadership roles to impart Fire and safety training, shift command, fire prevention, and compliance audits across multiple strategic installations.

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering - Tamil Nadu, India

B.Sc. - Safety & Fire Management - SMU, India

Graduate - Fire Engineering - Institute of Fire Engineers (India)

Diploma - Industrial Safety - Annamalai University, India