Vigneshu Raja

Experienced and results-driven Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Professional with over

8+ years in power, oil & gas, fabrication, thermal power plant and water treatment projects.

Proven ability to lead HSE functions in high-risk construction environments including subsea loadouts, MEP installations, and environmental systems. Strong record of implementing proactive safety measures, ensuring compliance, and achieving zero-LTI targets.

GRADIANT INDIA PVT LTD - Bangalore

Sr.HSE Engineer | Aug 2023 – Present

• Leading HSE supervision for ETP, STP, WRS & WTP including mechanical, electrical, and piping erection, fabrication & commissioning.
• Developed and implemented site-specific safety plans, risk assessments, and emergency response drills.
• Monitoring permit-to-work systems, confined space, hot work, LOTO compliance, and chemical safety.
• Delivered regular training sessions for plant operators and maintenance teams to strengthen HSE awareness.
• Coordinated with third-party auditors and pollution control board inspections for compliance reporting.
• Conducted routine safety audits, hazard identifications, and risk assessments across

O&M activities.

• Led toolbox talks and safety induction training for over 150+ personnel, improving safety awareness.

L&T Energy Hydrocarbon (MFFK) - Chennai

Safety Engineer | Dec 2021 – Aug 2023

• Oversaw safety in the 98/2 Subsea Fabrication Project (ONGC, McDermott, Baker

Hughes).

• Managed HSE during structural fabrication, heavy lifting, loadout, hydrotesting, and commissioning at jetty.
• Ensured zero LTI through proactive safety audits, toolbox talks, and team engagement.

Supervised HSE compliance during erection, commissioning, and loadout of subsea structures and modules.

• Ensured safe heavy lifting, rigging, and loadout operations at the jetty in coordination with marine and structural teams.
• Verified lifting plans, load charts, and conducted pre-task safety briefings for complex operations.
• Monitored confined space entries, welding, cutting, and hydrotesting activities to align with safety protocols.
• Maintained incident-free operations through proactive risk assessments and real-time monitoring.
• Interfaced with client safety representatives and third-party inspection agencies for audits and approvals.

KP Constructions Pvt Ltd – Madurai

Safety Officer | Mar 2021 – Nov 2021

• Supervised general construction safety including excavation, formwork, and scaffolding.
• Conducted daily site inspections and safety trainings.
• Delivered regular training sessions for plant operators and maintenance teams to strengthen HSE awareness.

ARUN Industries Pvt Ltd.

Thermal Power Plant (NCTPS) Stage I, North Chennai

Safety Supervisor | Aug 2019 – Feb 2021

• Supervised day-to-day safety operations in the Internal Coal Handling System of a thermal power plant.
• Ensured compliance with safety standards during conveyor operation, crusher maintenance, and stacking/reclaiming processes.

CPCL (Oil & Gas Refinery)

Safety Supervisor | Jun 2017 – July 2019

• Monitored and enforced safety protocols in the coke handling unit, ensuring adherence to Oil & Gas industry standards.
• Oversaw safe operation of conveyor systems, silo loading, and coke disposal processes.
• Coordinated with plant operations and maintenance teams during scheduled cleaning,

repair, and shutdown activities.

• Conducted hazard identification, PTW (Permit to Work) audits, and confined space entry monitoring.
• Delivered safety toolbox talks and training to improve team awareness and reduce incident

• M.E in Industrial safety Engineering |2023-2025|Nsn college of Techology
• B.E. in Mechanical Engineering | 2012 – 2016 | Sethu Institute of
• HSC (12th Grade) | 2011 – 2012 | C.S.R Matric School, Madurai.
• SSLC (10th Grade) | 2009 – 2010 | E.B.G Matric School, Madurai.