Varun Krish
Health, Safety & Environment (EHS) Professional
About
Dedicated and certified Health, Safety & Environment (EHS) Professional with 8+ years of experience across steel building construction, manufacturing, petrochemical, and waste management industries. Skilled in statutory compliance, environmental management, safety audits, risk assessments, incident investigation, ISO 45001 implementation, and EHS management systems. Experienced in managing Factory License, Fire License, Pollution Control Board compliance, contractor safety, emergency preparedness, and legal compliance documentation.
Experience
Assistant Manager – EHS - Metfraa Steel Buildings Pvt Ltd
(2026-03)
Leading EHS operations and implementing company-wide safety management systems across project sites. Managing statutory compliance including Factory License, Fire License, Pollution Control Board requirements, and environmental compliance activities.
- Coordinating legal compliance registers, documentation renewals, and government statutory submissions.
- Conducting internal safety audits, inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
- Monitoring work permits, hot work, height work, lifting activities, and contractor safety management.
- Organizing emergency preparedness activities, mock drills, toolbox talks, and safety awareness programs.
- Ensuring compliance with client EHS standards and applicable legal requirements.
- Preparing EHS MIS reports, compliance reports, accident investigation reports, and corrective action tracking.
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives for safety culture and environmental sustainability.
Safety Officer - Oriental Plants and Equipments Pvt. Ltd.
(2024-01 - 2025-12)
- Conducted daily toolbox talks and employee safety inductions.
- Implemented risk assessments and monitored compliance with safety procedures.
- Supervised lifting, excavation, welding, scaffolding, and confined space activities.
- Coordinated safety inspections and prepared weekly/monthly EHS reports.
- Supported incident investigation and corrective action implementation.
Safety Officer - NIKA CG Pvt. Ltd.
(2023-06 - 2023-11)
- Ensured adherence to HSE plans and permit-to-work systems.
- Conducted emergency drills and maintained safety documentation.
- Monitored contractor safety compliance and PPE implementation.
Safety Officer - KDSC (Equate Petrochemical, Kuwait) - Kuwait
(2023-01 - 2023-02)
- Monitored hazardous operations and ensured compliance with petrochemical safety standards.
- Supported shutdown safety activities and work permit monitoring.
Senior EHS Executive - Urbaser Sumeet
(2022-01 - 2023-01)
- Led safety awareness campaigns and EHS training programs.
- Investigated incidents and maintained accident and near-miss registers.
- Ensured environmental compliance and waste management practices.
Safety Officer - GAE Projects Pvt. Ltd.
(2020-05 - 2021-05)
- Coordinated with project teams and subcontractors to enforce safety protocols.
- Conducted site inspections and safety compliance monitoring.
Safety Officer - DIA Fuji Japan Elevators & Escalators, Dubai - Dubai
(2017-12 - 2020-02)
- Conducted safety inspections and ensured compliance with international safety standards.
- Monitored installation activities and contractor safety performance.
Supervisor – Planning & Product Development - Surya Parkas Foundry, Coimbatore - Coimbatore
(2015-03 - 2017-08)
- Oversaw production planning and product development activities.
- Supported safety implementation and process improvement initiatives.
Education
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering - AyyaNadar Janakiammal Polytechnic College, Sivakasi (2015)
Advanced Diploma - Fire & Industrial Safety - Global Safety Studies (2021)
