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Sai Manikanta Nagam

Houston,TX

Summary

Dedicated safety engineer with three years of professional experience in ensuring workplace safety and compliance. Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Occupational Safety and Health with a specialization in Safety and Industrial Hygiene. Proven track record of implementing effective safety protocols, conducting risk assessments, and promoting a culture of safety within organizations. Proficient in identifying hazards, developing safety plans, and training personnel to maintain a safe and healthy work environment. Committed to enhancing workplace safety through continuous learning and hands-on experience."

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teaching Assistant, Industrial Hygiene

UHCL
08.2022 - Current

Noise and Hearing Conservation

Analytical Methods for Evaluation of Health Hazards

Industrial Ventilation

Safety Engineer

Apollo Tyres LTD, Chennai
07.2019 - 12.2021
  • Developed and enacted safety and quality control plans.
  • Supported safety inspection, providing information and facilities guidance to Factory inspectors during walk-throughs.
  • Reviewed production work processes to detect possible safety concerns, drafting corrective measures where appropriate.
  • Oversaw third-party contractor operations to maintain ISO 45001 & 14001 and Factory Acts 1948 (INDIA) standards while operating on site.
  • Oversaw third-party contractor operations to maintain safe and healthy work environment by establishing the Safe operating procedures.
  • Assisted in worksite incident investigations, helping to determine cause and fault to ascertain liability.
  • Tested materials and equipment for safety concerns, verifying compliance.
  • Drafted guidelines for hazard control programs such as fall protection, electrical safety and air quality guidelines.
  • Designed safety protocol drills for fires, accidents, hazardous chemical spills and other emergency situations.
  • Investigated root causes of accidents, injuries and illnesses related to product usage to develop solutions to minimize or prevent recurrence.
  • Reviewed standard operating procedures against optimal safety standards to verify company conformance and employee adherence with policies.
  • Performed regular safety hazard assessments to reduce risks and promote positive behaviors.
  • Developed accident investigation reports consisting Incident data.
  • Monitored and recorded environmental performance metrics to measure and report cooperation with environmental goals and requirements.
  • Administered safety tests to assess machinery and equipment and determine potential faults or issues needing repair.
  • Assessed overall company safety, identified areas in need of improvement and spearheaded changes to protect personnel.
  • Oversaw safety strategy progress and maintained compliance with deadlines to support standards and process optimization for over 500 workers.

Graduate Intern Under EHS Department

Apollo Tyres Ltd - Chennai
10.2018 - 03.2019
  • Contributed to research and data analysis within EHS landscape on Machine and Process Safety Performance Indicators.

Assistance Mechanical Engineer

ARSS Infrastructure Projects Ltd
12.2014 - 01.2016
  • Evaluated final product's overall performance, reliability and safety.
  • Identified deficiencies in mechanical processes to develop improvements.
  • Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
  • Attended project planning meetings to coordinate mechanical system designs with structural and architecture teams, mitigate design conflicts, and coordinate delivery timelines.
  • Communicated project requirements and areas for improvement in design review meetings.
  • Generated system concepts to satisfy product requirements.

Education

Master of Science - Occupational Safety And Health - Safety

University of Houston - Clear Lake
Houston, TX
06.2024

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

HMKS & MGS College of Engineering
Guntur, India
07.2019

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Bapatla Polytechnic College
Guntur, India
12.2014

Skills

  • Safety Protocol Design
  • Safety Warning Editing
  • Work Process Analysis
  • Compliance Issues
  • Implementing Safety Programs
  • Safety and Risk Assessments
  • Incident Investigation
  • Inspection Evaluations

Certification

NEBOSH - International General Certificate.

National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) – Industrial Safety Engineering.

IOSH – Managing Safely.

ISO 45001 & 14001 – Internal Auditor. (OHSM and Environmental Management)

Software - SAP EHS

Academic Projects

NPTEL Project Work: HAZOP Study on Ring Main System ( FO Boiler)

NEBOSH IGC Project: Workplace based Risk Assessment to evaluate the risk, recommend control measure with help of Hierarchy of the control and comply legal requirements.

B-Tech Project: Project Work on Kinematic Moving Machine which is moved with kinematic energy.

Diploma Project: Project Work on Multi Activity Machine. It is a machine that perform 3 activities at a time with help of single motion.



Timeline

Teaching Assistant, Industrial Hygiene

UHCL
08.2022 - Current

Safety Engineer

Apollo Tyres LTD, Chennai
07.2019 - 12.2021

Graduate Intern Under EHS Department

Apollo Tyres Ltd - Chennai
10.2018 - 03.2019

Assistance Mechanical Engineer

ARSS Infrastructure Projects Ltd
12.2014 - 01.2016

Master of Science - Occupational Safety And Health - Safety

University of Houston - Clear Lake

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

HMKS & MGS College of Engineering

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Bapatla Polytechnic College
Sai Manikanta Nagam