Santosh Reddy

Dedicated and results-oriented Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) professional with around 7 years of experience driving safety excellence across energy, water treatment, and industrial operations. Proven expertise in implementing robust EHS management systems (ISO 14001, ISO 45001), conducting comprehensive risk assessments (HIRA/JSA, HAZOP), and enforcing PTW and LOTO controls to ensure safe, compliant, and incident-free workplaces. Skilled in regulatory compliance, contractor safety management, emergency preparedness, and incident investigation, with a strong focus on proactive risk mitigation and continuous improvement.

Recognized for fostering a positive safety culture through audits, training, and behavioral safety initiatives that enhance workforce awareness and operational reliability. NEBOSH-certified Mechanical Engineer, committed to building safe, sustainable, and high-performance environments.

Assistant Manager – EHS - Premier Energies Global Environment Pvt. Ltd. - Hyderabad

(2025-05 - 2025-11)

Risk Assessment & Hazard Control, Audits, Compliance & Reporting, Training & Safety Culture, and Emergency Preparedness & Response.

• Actively reduced operational risks and strengthened site safety by conducting comprehensive risk assessments (JSA, HIRA) and implemented preventive controls prior to critical activities
• Enforced LOTO procedures, PPE compliance, and Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems for high-risk tasks including confined space entry, hot work, excavation, lifting, height, and electrical operations
• Identified gaps and drove corrective actions to maintain regulatory and statutory compliance by performing regular safety audits and inspections
• Maintained detailed safety records, observations, near-miss, and incident reports, enabling trend analysis and proactive risk mitigation
• Ensured adherence to legal, statutory, and organizational EHS standards, supporting audit readiness
• Improved safety awareness and safe work practices by delivering induction and refresher training for employees, contractors, and visitors
• Strengthened workforce preparedness by promoting first aid, fire safety, and emergency response awareness
• Developed and maintained Emergency Response Plans and organized periodic mock drills (fire, chemical spill, electrical incidents) to enhance readiness and minimize response time

EHS Engineer - Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions - Visakhapatnam

(2024-03 - 2025-04)

Ensured safe and reliable operations of high-pressure RO systems, chemical dosing units, high-voltage pumps, and discharge systems.

• Ensured safe and reliable operations of high-pressure RO systems, chemical dosing units, high-voltage pumps, and discharge systems through proactive monitoring and controls
• Conducted HIRA and JSA risk assessments across utilities, chemical handling, and maintenance activities, reducing operational hazards and improving site safety
• Strengthened chemical safety management through proper storage, MSDS compliance, bunding, and emergency preparedness for hazardous substances
• Enhanced compliance and minimized workplace risks by implementing regular equipment inspections and safety audits
• Improved workforce awareness and safe practices by delivering targeted EHS training programs on chemical safety, LOTO, PPE, and emergency response
• Ensured controlled and incident-free operations by leading Permit-to-Work (PTW) system for confined space, hot work, height, and electrical isolation activities
• Maintained adherence to safety standards and reinforced a strong safety culture by supporting internal and external regulatory audits

Safety Officer - S.K Pipeline Engineers (HPCL) - Visakhapatnam

(2018-10 - 2024-02)

Maintained comprehensive documentation of EHS incidents and compliance records.

• Maintained comprehensive documentation of EHS incidents and compliance records by ensuring audit readiness and accurate reporting
• Conducted workplace risk assessments, identified hazards and recommended corrective actions to create safer, hazard-free environments
• Strengthened regulatory compliance by educating employees on OHS laws, safety standards, and best practices
• Improved workforce preparedness and awareness by delivering safety and emergency response training
• Prepared monthly EHS performance reports for leadership, enabling data-driven safety improvements
• Addressed employee safety concerns and promoted safe work practices, enhanced overall staff wellbeing
• Partnered with management to develop and implement EHS policies and procedures, reinforcing a strong safety culture

B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering - Avanthi Engineering College (JNTUK) (2018)