ARUN GANGADHARAN
Project HSE Manager
Doha
Summary
Project HSE Manager with 17+ years of GCC and India experience leading Health, Safety & Environmental Management across largescale infrastructure, roads, tunnels, airports, stadiums, industrial, refinery, maintenance, landscaping, and building projects. Proven expertise in planning, implementing, and monitoring HSE activities in accordance with HSE Plans, HSEMS, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, OSHA, OHSAS 18001, and QCS 2014 requirements. Experienced in accident prevention, incident investigation, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), HSE inspections, audits, contractor management, HSE performance monitoring, risk assessment, emergency response, toolbox talks, safety awareness programs, and multidisciplinary HSE team leadership. Strong track record of coordinating with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and regulatory authorities to achieve HSE objectives, regulatory compliance, continuous improvement, and Zero Lost Time Injury (LTI) performance.
Overview
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4
Languages
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Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
PROJECT HSE MANAGER
Urbacon Contracting & Trading (UCC)
Doha
09.2020 - Current
- Led Project HSE Management for major infrastructure, civil, and building projects, ensuring compliance with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, OSHA, QCS 2014, Ashghal, client, and statutory requirements.
- Developed and implemented Project HSE Plans, Environmental Management Plans, Traffic Management Plans, Emergency Response Plans, Occupational Health Programs, RAMS, JSAs, and Permit-to-Work systems.
- Advised senior management on HSE strategy, legal compliance, project risks, and accident prevention while leading and mentoring HSE Engineers, Safety Officers, Supervisors, and subcontractor HSE teams.
- Planned, monitored, and managed HSE inspections, audits, behavioral safety observations, subcontractor audits, supervisor safety tours, and monthly HSE monitoring programs to achieve project HSE objectives.
- Led emergency response, incident investigations, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), CAPA implementation, and coordinated with clients, consultants, regulatory authorities, and third-party auditors.
- Prepared daily, weekly, and monthly HSE performance reports, KPI dashboards, trend analyses, executive presentations, and statistical reports while driving continuous improvement and Zero LTI performance.
- Conducted HSE inductions, toolbox talks, leadership safety programs, awareness campaigns, and competency development initiatives to strengthen the project safety culture.
PROJECT HSE MANAGER
Urban Landscapes W.L.L.
Doha
05.2020 - 07.2020
- Managed HSE activities for infrastructure, roads, drainage, utilities, and landscape construction projects in compliance with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, QCS 2014, and client requirements.
- Developed Project HSE Plans, Environmental Management Plans, RAMS, JSAs, Emergency Response Procedures, and monitored high-risk construction activities.
- Conducted HSE inspections, audits, subcontractor evaluations, incident investigations, and ensured implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
- Prepared HSE KPI reports, conducted inductions, toolbox talks, emergency drills, and coordinated with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and regulatory authorities.
ASSISTANT SAFETY MANAGER
Nakheel Landscapes W.L.L.
Doha
04.2014 - 05.2020
- Managed project HSE operations across infrastructure, stadium, landscaping, maintenance, and civil construction projects while supervising HSE teams and contractor compliance.
- Implemented ISO 45001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, Permit-to-Work systems, inspections, audits, behavioral safety programs, and monitored high-risk construction activities.
- Led incident investigations, emergency response, HSE reporting, toolbox talks, safety training, KPI monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives while coordinating with clients and regulatory authorities.
SAFETY OFFICER
Qatari Romanian Engineering Co. (QRE)
Doha
06.2013 - 04.2014
- Implemented HSE procedures for road and tunnel construction projects in compliance with project specifications and statutory requirements.
- Conducted inspections, audits, risk assessments, JSAs, Permit-to-Work administration, and monitored high-risk activities.
- Delivered safety inductions, toolbox talks, incident investigations, emergency preparedness, and maintained HSE documentation and reports.
SAFETY OFFICER
Triune Energy Services Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai, Maharashtra
04.2013 - 06.2013
- Supported HSE implementation for ONGC engineering projects.
- Conducted safety inspections, audits, toolbox talks, and contractor safety meetings.
- Assisted in preparing Risk Assessments, incident investigation reports, and HSE statistics.
- Monitored contractor compliance with HSE procedures and statutory requirements.
- Supported implementation of HSE Management Systems and emergency response planning.
SAFETY OFFICER
Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
04.2011 - 03.2013
- Managed HSE compliance for airport construction projects, including inspections, PTW administration, safety inductions, toolbox talks, and monitoring of high-risk activities.
- Conducted incident investigations, implemented corrective actions, and ensured compliance with project HSE standards and statutory regulations.
SAFETY SUPERVISOR
Gopinath Engineering Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai, Maharashtra
10.2008 - 01.2011
- Supervised HSE activities for refinery construction projects, ensuring compliance with HSE procedures and safe work practices.
- Conducted inspections, toolbox talks, Permit-to-Work administration, incident investigations, emergency response, and contractor safety monitoring.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - B. Com
Diploma in Fire & Safety Engineering -
Kerala Technical Institute
Skills
- Project HSE Management
- Corporate HSE Leadership
- HSE Management Systems
- ISO 45001
- ISO 14001
- OHSAS 18001
- OSHA Compliance
- QCS 2014 Compliance
- Risk Assessment (HIRA)
- Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
- Hazard Identification (HAZID)
- Permit-to-Work (PTW) Systems
- Incident Investigation
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA)
- Internal Auditing & Compliance Monitoring
- Safety Audits & Inspections
- Behaviour Based Safety (BBS)
- Environmental Compliance
- Contractor & Subcontractor Management
- Infrastructure & Road Construction Safety
- Stadium & Mega Project Safety
- Airport Construction Safety
- Industrial & Refinery Safety
- Work at Height Safety
- Confined Space Entry
- Lifting Operations & Crane Safety
- Excavation & Trenching Safety
- Electrical Safety & Lockout/Tagout
- Traffic Management
- HSE Training, Induction & Toolbox Talks
- Competency Development
- HSE KPI Reporting & Statistical Analysis
- Client & Stakeholder Management
- Emergency Response Planning
Certification
- NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety Practice
- NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC)
- ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor
- OHSAS 18001 Lead Auditor
- IOSH Managing Safely
- OSHA
Languages
English (Fluent)
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Malayalam (Native)
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi (Fluent)
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil (Fluent)
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Noc
Available
Personal Information
- Marital Status: Married
- Work Permit: Transferable Work Visa
- Visa Status: Transferable Work Visa
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteProjects
- Pearl Qatar Luxury Villas
- Lusail International Circuit Upgrade
- Qatar Diar Infrastructure & Roadworks
- Qetaifan Island North Development
- Aspire Zone Foundation
- Khalifa International Stadium
- Hamad Port Development
- Dukhan Road Tunnel
- Mumbai International Airport Cargo Complex
- BPCL Refinery
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
PROJECT HSE MANAGER
Urbacon Contracting & Trading (UCC)
09.2020 - Current
PROJECT HSE MANAGER
Urban Landscapes W.L.L.
05.2020 - 07.2020
ASSISTANT SAFETY MANAGER
Nakheel Landscapes W.L.L.
04.2014 - 05.2020
SAFETY OFFICER
Qatari Romanian Engineering Co. (QRE)
06.2013 - 04.2014
SAFETY OFFICER
Triune Energy Services Pvt. Ltd.
04.2013 - 06.2013
SAFETY OFFICER
Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T)
04.2011 - 03.2013
SAFETY SUPERVISOR
Gopinath Engineering Pvt. Ltd.
10.2008 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Commerce - B. Com
Diploma in Fire & Safety Engineering -
Kerala Technical Institute