Shanavas S

NEBOSH IGC Certified Senior HSE Engineer with 3+ years of experience in Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) management within the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Liquid Storage Terminal, and Process Industries. Experienced in conducting 22+ comprehensive corporate HSE audits across liquid and gas terminals throughout India while ensuring compliance with OISD, PNGRB, Petroleum Rules, Factories Act, NBC, IS Standards, SPCB regulations, and ISO management systems. Skilled in Process Safety Management (PSM), HSE Audits, Risk Assessment (HIRA, HAZOP, JSA, FMEA), Incident Investigation, Root Cause Analysis, Permit to Work (PTW), Contractor Safety Management, Emergency Response Planning, Fire Protection Systems, and Regulatory Compliance.

Strong ability to identify hazards, implement corrective actions, improve operational safety, and develop a proactive safety culture.

Senior Engineer – HSE - IMC Limited - Corporate Office, Chennai

(2024-07)

• Conduct corporate HSE audits across oil, gas, petrochemical and liquid storage terminals throughout India.
• Ensure compliance with OISD Standards, PNGRB Regulations, Petroleum Rules, Factories Act, NBC, IS Standards, and SPCB requirements.
• Audit fire protection systems, electrical safety, mechanical integrity, process safety systems, emergency preparedness, statutory records, calibration certificates, and preventive maintenance records.
• Perform HSE audits for LNG, PNG, CNG, Liquid Petroleum, and Butadiene Gas terminals.
• Conduct detailed inspections of storage tanks, pipelines, pump houses, gantries, jetties, loading facilities, and utility systems.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses using Root Cause Analysis techniques.
• Prepare detailed audit reports with risk-based recommendations and monitor corrective action closure.
• Conduct safety inspections of terminal office buildings to verify compliance with NBC and IS Standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying gaps and recommending best HSE practices.
• Successfully completed 22+ comprehensive HSE audits covering major oil and gas terminals across India.

Post Graduate Engineering Trainee – HSE - IMC Limited - Mangalore Terminal

(2023-07 - 2024-07)

• Managed day-to-day HSE operations for petroleum and chemical storage terminals.
• Implemented Permit to Work (PTW) systems for Hot Work, Confined Space Entry, Work at Height, Electrical Isolation, and Excavation.
• Conducted regular inspections of firefighting systems, fire extinguishers, hydrants, foam systems, pumps, and emergency equipment.
• Organized emergency mock drills, fire drills, safety campaigns, and HSE awareness programs.
• Delivered monthly HSE training sessions for employees and contractors.
• Investigated incidents, unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and near misses.
• Participated in marine cargo vessel berthing, unloading, and jetty operations.
• Coordinated contractor safety during maintenance shutdowns and turnaround activities.

Master of Engineering - Industrial Safety Engineering - Mepco Schlenk Engineering College (2021 - 2023)

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Communication Engineering - SNS College of Technology (2017 - 2021)

Higher Secondary Certificate - St.

Michael Matriculation Higher Secondary

School (2017 - 2017)

Secondary School Leaving Certificate - St.

Michael Matriculation Higher Secondary

School (2015 - 2015)