I have 27+ years of experience in Safety, Health, Environment & Electrical in major international and safety critical projects.I currently working on the Chennai Metro Rail Project providing safety advice, audit service and team development to both client and contractors.I currently serve as the Chief Safety Expert for the Phase -1 Extension project with a team of safety EngineersPROFESSIONAL PROFILE•Appreciation from Mumbai Metro Rail Limited for implementation of Safety in Mumbai Retro Rail Project –Line -3•Received “International Awards” (Green World Award - Bronze Trophy Special Individual Awards for innovation) from Green Apple award 2017 at Road Transport Authority (RTA), Dubai •Received “International Awards” (Gold Award) from Green Apple award, UK for the Built Environment & Architectural Heritage 2017 •Received “International Awards” from National Association of Environmental Professional, USA: NAEP-Environmental Excellence award –President’s Award 2016 (First candidate from India to receive the award. Only one person is selected every year, from many applications at the global level, to receive the award)) •Received “International Awards” from World Safety Organization 2016 Awards, USA for WSO World Environmental/Occupational Safety Person of the Year (First candidate from global who has been selected to receive this prestigious award.) •Received “International Awards” (Gold Award) from Green Apple award, UK for the Built Environment & Architectural Heritage 2016 •Received “National Awards” from American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) - India Chapter-Safety Professional (SPY) of the Year 2015.•Received “National Awards” from Safe Association –India –Best Safety Professional of the Year 2015 •Received “International Awards” from National Association of safety Professional, USA: NASP-Outstanding Achievement Award (First candidate from India to receive the award) •Received “International Awards” from World Safety Organization 2015 Awards, USA for Achievement in Scientific Research and Development (First candidate from India who has been selected to receive this prestigious award during last 40 years. ) •Received “International Awards” (Bronze Award) from Green Apple award, UK for Environment Best Practice 2015 •Received “National Awards” from DLShah Trust/American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Safety India 2015 award.•Appreciation from Chennai Metro Rail Limited, Govt of India for International Safety and Environmental Awards
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Chief Safety ExpertChennai Metro Rail Limited Jun 2018 - Sep 2021Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaManagement of safety of 09 Kms of Viaduct, 08 Elevated Stations, 04 Launching Girders and 01 Elevated Depot (Rs. 3700 crores).Confirming accuracy through site inspection & the Audit results as produced and issued by the contractor. Conducting specially designed audits (Occupational Health, Safety & Environment) for all elevated via duct, stations on Monthly basis for each contract to ensure the Occupational Health, Safety & Environment management system is followed. Provide daily support to safety managers and Resident Engineer’s where resolution with the contractor is not achieved. Review all safety reports produced by the safety managers for issue to the contractor and Chennai Metro Rail Project. Provide input and results of 3 monthly project performances for insertion into project newsletter. Conducting safety training for all Resident Engineers, CMRL Staff, GC staff and All CMRL contractors .Safety on the erection and use of 4 launching girders on various sections of system covering heavy lifts for assembly and disassembly as well as lifting, placing and bonding of segments into position. -
Chief Safety SpecilistLouis Berger Services Apr 2017 - Jun 2018Mumbai Area, IndiaConduct Monthly Safety Audit in all under Ground stations and tunnels Packages on Monthly basis for each contract to ensure the Occupational Health, Safety & Environment management system is followed. Review audit reports issued by the contractor and provide comment where necessary. Reviewing detailed site inspection reports including improvement requirements on a weekly basis. Enforcing the Employer’s Requirements where necessary. Undertake investigation into accident & incident occurrences. Provide daily support to safety managers and Resident Engineer’s where resolution with the contractor is not achieved. Review all safety reports produced by the safety managers for issue to the contractor and MMRC limited. Provide input and results of 3 monthly project performances for insertion into project newsletter. Review all Method Statements, Construction Phase OHSE Plans, Lift Plans, operating procedures including temporary works and Hazard Logs/Risk Registers issued by the contractor for notice of no objection prior to the commencement of works/task; Provide comment & assistance where necessary to the contractor. Attending Contractor Safety Committee meetings as the Employers Representative on a monthly basis. Monthly Safety Reports, Contractor surveillance Report, Non-compliance report & Site instruction Inputs from All Resident Engineer’s & Preparing GC monthly progress report (Safety) & Internal auditing of MAPLE/ Engineer. Developed training modules and tailor made for the employees of MMRC-Line 3 project. -
Associate General Manager - (Safety And Health)Egis India Pvt Ltd. Apr 2010 - Mar 2017Chennai Area, IndiaConfirming accuracy through site inspection & the Audit results as produced and issued by the contractor. Conducting specially designed audits (Occupational Health, Safety & Environment) for all elevated via duct, stations & all under Ground stations and tunnels Packages on Monthly basis for each contract to ensure the Occupational Health, Safety & Environment management system is followed. Review audit reports issued by the contractor and provide comment where necessary. Reviewing detailed site inspection reports including improvement requirements on a weekly basis. Enforcing the Employer’s Requirements where necessary. Undertake investigation into accident & incident occurrences. Provide daily support to safety managers and Resident Engineer’s where resolution with the contractor is not achieved. Review all safety reports produced by the safety managers for issue to the contractor and Chennai metro rail limited. Provide input and results of 3 monthly project performances for insertion into project newsletter. Review all Method Statements, Construction Phase OHSE Plans, Lift Plans, operating procedures including temporary works and Hazard Logs/Risk Registers issued by the contractor for notice of no objection prior to the commencement of works/task; Provide comment & assistance where necessary to the contractor. Attending Contractor Safety Committee meetings as the Employers Representative on a monthly basis. Monthly Safety Reports, Contractor surveillance Report, Non-compliance report & Site instruction Inputs from All Resident Engineer’s & Preparing GC monthly progress report (Safety) & Internal auditing of EMBYE / ER. Developed training modules and tailor made for the employees of CMRL project. -
Safety EngineerJacobs Engineering India Pvt Ltd, Mumbai. Dec 2007 - Apr 2010Establish and implement safety and environment management system for the project sites of Jacobs India. Coordinate the actives of HSE Team in various project sites .Review HSE Plans , Emergency response plans , safety Manual , Method statement , risk assessment , safe plans of actions etc ,Conduct safety audit and issuing audit reports .Develop project specific condition of contract for HSE in alignment with client’s policies and procedures and client’s expectations .Develop safe plans of actions for hazardous operation and risk assessment studies in support of engineering modifications wherever required .Involve in design safety reviews and constructability studies .Coordinate safety initiatives at project sites through the respective project safety team .Generate and circulate weekly , monthly safety performance reports for global reporting system .Assist site Manager in the safe implementation of the construction activates within the specified parameters .Carryout other reasonable actives as directed by the site manager from time to time to suit the needs of a particular project , conduct safety meetings on a regular basis with company staff , contractors and clients , study and satisfy himself of the erection schemes obtained from contractor for all heavy lifts and other special equipment from safety point of view , arrange and witness safe load tests of contractor’s equipment and machinery , alternatively scrutinize certificate of such equipment and machinery for safe construction operations at site , establish various safety records /reports /site documentation to be maintained and ensure that these records are properly maintained with the help from subordinate staff, Assist site manager /Commissioning Engineers in carrying out pre commissioning and commissioning actives in a safe and effective manner , Assist Site Manager in ensuring that all stipulated safety norms are strictly observed by company staff member
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Chief Manager (Safety , Health And Environment)Ijm (India) Infrastructure Ltd, Hyderabad. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited May 2006 - Dec 2007Leading the Safety team in the management and control all contractors ;developing the Occupational , safety & Environmental policy for project ;implementing culture change within organizations through adopting applied behavioural science techniques .Development of statistical monitoring and analysis tools that benefit the organization and drive continual improvement Auditing of contractors undertaking to ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001 with full in depth reviews on registration achievement ,Prospectus and required actions that meet the organizations business needs ,developed safety system and maintained documentation as per the Delhi Metro rail Corporation project Norm , Co- Ordination with clients and contractors to provide safe work environment to workers and staff, Functioning as an internal auditor and management representative for ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 Systems, Carrying out internal safety audit and prepare action plan for compliance
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Safety OfficerDharbaniswara Electric Co., Tamil Nadu Apr 2001 - May 2006TiruchirappalliDeveloping policy ,process and procedures within the aspects of Occupational Health , safety & Environmental sustainability , advising the chief executive and operations directors ,managing external consultants and developing partnerships , undertaking ‘serious accident investigations’, liaison with enforcement and insurance bodies, developing EMS & Safety management system achieving and maintaining ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001,Registration for current project ,Under take policy team reviews
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Electrical SupervisorLakshimi Industrial Works ,Tamil Nadu Apr 1999 - Apr 2001TiruchirappalliMaintenance and repair of single phase , three phase motor pumps and all machineries and testing and electronic controls
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Technical Assistant (Electrical)Regional Engineering College, Tamil Nadu Mar 1997 - Mar 1999TiruchirappalliOperation and maintenance of 11KV/440 V 500 KVA , 2 X 200 KVA Outdoor distribution transformers, maintenance of 55 KVA -1 No , 62.5 KVA -1 No & 125 KVA -3 Nos diesel generators ,Overhauling & servicing of OCB’S (4 NO each 15 MVA /400 Amps ) maintenance of all L.T.Panel Boards , Maintenance of H.T and L.T Over head transmission lines in the entire REC Campus , Preparing light and power estimates for all domestic and industrial wirings , Repair and maintenance of various machine tools including machine having electronic control
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Electrical SupervisorRamya Engineering , Tamil Nadu Apr 1994 - Feb 1997TiruchirappalliMaintenance and repair of single phase , three phase motor pumps and all machineries and testing and electronic controls
C Kannan Education Details
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Regional Engineering College, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India. -
Boiler Plant Higher Secondary School Trichy
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C Kannan attended Bharathidasan University, Boiler Plant Higher Secondary School Trichy.
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