A.s.e Sankar

Health & Safety Professional with 15+ years of experience across oil & gas, petrochemical, carbon black, automotive, and food industries. Certified in NEBOSH IGC, IOSH, OSHA, COSHH, Fire & Safety. Previously KOC-approved HSEO for Kuwait Hydrocarbon Project, demonstrating ability to meet strict Gulf client standards.

Proven record of Zero LTI, ISO 45001/14001 compliance, and leading brownfield & greenfield expansions. Skilled in risk management, PTW governance, fire protection, emergency response, contractor HSE management, and digital safety systems (Enablon).

Lead HSE Officer – Plant Expansion - Birla Carbon - India

(2017-07)

• Directed HSE management during major petrochemical expansion.
• Introduction of Safety Park for induction programs.
• Implemented digital HSE reporting (Enablon).
• Awarded Outstanding Contributor Award for HSE leadership.
• Ensured compliance with JSA, PTW, risk assessments, and emergency systems.

HSE Officer (KOC Standards) - Kuwait Hydrocarbon Project - Kuwait

(2016-08 - 2017-03)

• Managed HSE operations under KOC standards (approval held during project).
• Oversaw confined space, hot work, lifting operations.
• Conducted daily site inspections, PTW verification, and emergency drills.
• Achieved Zero LTI across project execution.

Assistant Safety Officer - Hi-tech Carbon, Aditya Birla Group - India

(2013-04 - 2016-08)

• Supported safety operations in carbon black manufacturing.
• Conducted inspections, training, and risk assessments.
• Implemented PTW system ensuring safe execution of hot work and confined space activities.
• Led incident investigations and prepared root cause analysis reports.
• Conducted internal safety audits aligned with ISO 45001 standards.

EHS Executive - Kemin Industries South Asia - India

(2012-07 - 2013-03)

• Managed occupational safety and environmental health programs.
• Enhanced compliance with OHSAS and ISO standards.
• Developed emergency response plans including fire evacuation drills.
• Prepared monthly HSE performance reports for management review.

Junior Engineer (Safety) - Royal Enfield - India

(2010-12 - 2012-06)

• Monitored EHS compliance in automobile production.
• Introduced PPE enforcement and near-miss reporting systems.
• Conducted safety inductions for new employees and contractors.
• Maintained accident/incident records and supported ISO 14001 audits.

MBA - Safety Management - Annamalai University

Diploma - Fire & Safety Engineering - NIFE, Chennai

BBA - Madras University