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LIKHITH CHIRASANI

Dallas,TX

Summary

Results driven Operations and EHS professional with a proven track record for building safety culture, implement programs to reduce risks and injuries, improve productivity with Lean strategies, coach organization leaders to prioritize safety at all aspects of operations. Committed to fostering a culture of safety excellence and continuous improvement.

Overview

7
years of professional experience
11

Certifications

Work History

IMI Hydronic Engineering

HSE and Facilities Manager
10.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Established objectives that are in line with business unit’s and group's needs, then track the organization's performance in relation to Safety and Lean/CI initiatives
  • Serving as SME (Subject Matter Expert) for all HSE elements, both internally and externally, and offer technical help to track issues to completion
  • Support creation, adoption, and revision of HSE policies and practices in accordance with IMI Global HSE Framework
  • Increased operational safety by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing appropriate safety measures.
  • Successfully increased number of hazard reporting by 120% and bridged gap between understanding risk and identification
  • Conduct and maintain as necessary internal, external, customer, subcontractor, and regulatory risk assessments, ISO 45001 & 9001 audits
  • Developed contractor management to more robust structure aiming towards SWP
  • Provided technical expertise and support to internal teams on permit management environmental issues, including pollution prevention, waste management, and environmental remediation
  • Managed environmental remediation projects in compliance with TCEQ and EPA regulations, overseeing site assessments, remedial actions, and closure activities to mitigate environmental risks and liabilities
  • International auditing experience in Sweden, Poland, Czech Republic, and India with proficiency in local regulatory standards
  • Successfully managed all aspects of facility operations, including maintenance, repairs, renovations, and security
  • Oversee facility security measures, including access control systems and surveillance cameras
  • Prepare and manage department budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources for projects more than $5M
  • Oversaw team of maintenance staff, providing leadership, training and guidance to ensure high-quality work.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to develop capital improvement plans that aligned with organizational goals and budgets.
  • Evaluated facility operations and personnel for safety and health regulations compliance.
  • Oversaw finances and made recommendations to reach or exceed budget in unforeseen circumstances.
  • Reduced energy consumption through regular audits and implementation of energy-saving initiatives.
  • Maintained regulatory compliance by staying up-to-date on relevant laws, codes, standards, such as OSHA requirements.
  • Developed ESG roadmap with 2035 Carbon Net-Zero through all levels of supply chain.

Whitebox Technologies

Sr. Operations Manager, Safety & Security
07.2022 - 10.2022

Job overview

  • Led cross-functional team in implementing process improvements that resulted in increase in operational efficiency
  • Maximizing operational success while working with Whitebox personnel to ensure duties are completed safely, effectively, and properly documented within OSHA and internal standards
  • Operational leadership for sites located at Baltimore, Memphis, and Las Vegas for multiple facets of business
  • Select, develop, and evaluate personnel to ensure efficient operation of 3PL function
  • Optimized costs to contribute to productivity, cost development and proficiency of central fulfillment operations
  • Established key performance indicators (KPIs) and implemented performance tracking systems resulting in 18% improvement in overall performance metrics
  • Allocated resources to planned programs according to business objectives
  • Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
  • Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills
  • Actively involved in P&L for the operations team.
  • Spearheaded process improvements to reduce errors and increase overall quality in operations management.

U-Haul International Inc. (Falls Mfg. Co. & Bristol Graphics And Printing)

EHS Coordinator/Manager
04.2019 - 07.2022

Job overview

  • Plan, manage and direct safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), EPA and DOT rules and regulations
  • Performed multi-site safety audits and developed procedures, inspected equipment, and facilities to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards and determined corrective measures
  • Successfully reduced TRIR from 3.67% down to 0.1% and saving $400k in WC claims
  • Monitored usage of hazardous chemicals and substances, provide training and managed permits
  • Perform investigations of incidents and provide support in preparation of material evidence for organization to use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance claims
  • Conduct A3 investigations, root cause analysis by using 5 “Why” to reduce future events and make recommendations for corrective measures
  • Developed emergency response plans and programs, create EHS educational training programs and conduct training sessions to help team members
  • Lead ergonomic improvement projects with up-to-date technological resources to prevent workers injuries & compensation costs
  • Partnering with industry leading agencies to design and work on special projects ranging from $250K - $500K for better safety enhancements
  • Promoting self-designed safety programs like “Always SEE”, “Work SAFE, Home Safe”, “Be SMART Be SAFE”, etc
  • Head of Safety Committee, assisting in driving change, developed real-time feedback analysis to rectify unsafe conditions.

Heubach Ltd.

ESH Coordinator
02.2019 - 04.2019

Job overview

  • Emphasized safety at R&D laboratories by maintaining compliance with flow-rate, HVAC standards and disposal of RCRA hazardous waste based on 40 CFR chapter 262-264 regulations
  • Conducting training sessions for production and warehouse employees
  • Safety auditing and emphasis driving safety goals at production facility and warehouse
  • Enhanced warehouse safety by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and conducting routine inspections.
  • Assist in updating OSHA 300 logs and forms
  • Served as subject matter expert on chemical safety regulations, ensuring compliance with all applicable local, state, federal guidelines within laboratory setting.

University of Texas at Tyler

EHS Graduate Assistant
05.2017 - 07.2018

Job overview

  • Perform monthly Safety inspections focused on fire safety, emergency planning, building maintenance, etc., on 250 acres campus
  • Haz-Waste management
  • PPE assessments
  • Performed risk/hazard assessments
  • Monitoring SWPPP and Tornado shelters
  • Setting up communication radios for alerts on campus
  • Gained experience in using and managing Safety Stratus (EHS software application) for better recordkeeping and timely inspections
  • Inventory management of safety supplies, planning and cost benefit analysis.

Education

The University of Texas
Tyler, TX

Master of Science from Industrial Engineering/Management
07.2018

Koneru Lakshmiah University
Vijayawada, India

Bachelor of Science from Electrical and Electronics Engineering
05.2016

University Overview

Minor: Marketing & Management

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Decision Making
  • Business Mindset
  • Strategic Planning
  • Process Safety Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Lean Management
  • Presentation skills
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Access, Outlook)
  • AutoCAD
  • LabView
  • JDE
  • SAP

Membershipsandcommunityinvolvement

  • Student Director, Society for Human Resource Management of UT Tyler, 2018.
  • Member of Student Technical Committee, Indian Society for Technical Education
  • Coordinator, Machine Development, Society for IEEE, 2015.
  • Coordinator, Safety and Reliability of PLC/SCADA, IEEE, 2014

Certification

  • OSHA 501 General Industry Outreach Trainer
  • OSHA 30Hr General Industry
  • FEMA, ICS-100 Incident Command System
  • FEMA, IS-00907 Active Shooter: What You Can Do
  • FEMA, IS-00906 Basic Workplace Security Awareness
  • Laser Safety Officer (LSO)
  • CPR, AED, and First Aid
  • Certified Industrial crane operation trainer
  • PEC Safe-Land – Basic Orientation
  • Supply Chain Management certification, UT Tyler
  • Renewable Energy Sources certification, K.L University

Projectmanagementexperience

  • Solar Roofing upgradation with focus on energy conservation and green energy, 2023
  • ISO 9001 and 45001
  • ISO 22000:2018, Food Safety Management, 2022
  • Project Team Lead, Project Management Institute, Dallas, 2018
  • Strategic Sourcing Project on Exxon Mobil Business Case
  • Designed Solar Lighting system using LED arrays for Energy Conservation, 2014
  • Mathematical modeling of PV Module using MATLAB, 2015
  • Digital Voltmeter using 8051 Microcontroller, 2015
  • Stability Assessment of Buck Boost Converter using NYQUIST PLOT, 2016

Timeline

HSE and Facilities Manager

IMI Hydronic Engineering
10.2022 - Current

Sr. Operations Manager, Safety & Security

Whitebox Technologies
07.2022 - 10.2022

EHS Coordinator/Manager

U-Haul International Inc. (Falls Mfg. Co. & Bristol Graphics And Printing)
04.2019 - 07.2022

ESH Coordinator

Heubach Ltd.
02.2019 - 04.2019

EHS Graduate Assistant

University of Texas at Tyler
05.2017 - 07.2018

The University of Texas

Master of Science from Industrial Engineering/Management

Koneru Lakshmiah University

Bachelor of Science from Electrical and Electronics Engineering
LIKHITH CHIRASANI