Profile

Recruiters: To view this profile, please Register / Login

Jobseekers: To make your profile available to Recruiters for free, opt for Premium Membership

Ravi Ananthapadmanabhan

Candidate ID: 219322

Career Summary

Engineering Graduates/PG with 24 years experience in Health & Safety / Environment functional area

Skill Set

Environmental Engineering, Process Safety, Health,EIA,HAZAN,HAZOP,RCA,HEMP,EDD,EMP,EEP,ESA,Safety Audit,EA,SIA.SEA

Professional Information

Total Experience : 24

Nationality : India

Qualification Level : Engineering Graduates/PG

Job Function : Health & Safety / Environment

Work Location Preference : Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE

Detailed Profile

Mr. A. Ravi is B.E (Civil) and M.Tech (Environmental Sciences & Engineering) and has twenty four years of extensive strong experience in the field of environmental engineering, safety, health having good abilities in Business Development, Marketing and Sales and Monitoring works with code of Ethics, Safety and Financial Discipline. Having a combination of relavant educational qualification, training and experience with domain knowledge. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Good knowledge of current and emerging environmental & Safety legislations

Working experiences are in the field of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Environmental Management Plan (EMP), Solid Waste Management Studies, RoHS, WEEE, Mathematical Modeling using all supporting software and instruments.

Proficient in preparation of EIA/EMP reports, Environmental Construction Supervision Plan, Mathematical modeling and data analysis making extensive use of computer programming and application software, Environmental & Safety Audit reports, Project Proposals and Cost Estimation.

Conversant with the statutory requirements related to environmental issues including Environmental and Forest Clearances and able to lead the environmental projects independently

Has experience in End-to-End Wastewater Treatment technology application including process designing, Material Procurement, Erection-Commissioning, and Operation-Maintenance of Effluent/Sewage Treatment Plants, Air Pollution Control measures, HW Management for various industries.

Well versed with Environment and Forest Laws. Risk Analysis & Disaster Management Planning, ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001 Implementation, EHS audits. Obtaining Permissions from Central and State Authorities for the projects. Ensure & follow all process safety hazards are properly managed.

Educational Qualifications:

M.Tech. (Environmental Science & Engineering) , IIT, New Delhi
B.E (Civil Engineering) , PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore
D.I.S. (Diploma in Industrial Safety)






Employment Record:
From: Dec. 2006
To: Present
Position Held: Chief Executive, ENVIROCENTRE


• Duties & Responsibility:
• Operations Planning, Project Planning, Monitoring & Control, Resource Management, People Management,
• Environmental & Safety Consulting/Monitoring/Execution
• Planning & implementation of the projects in a Cost –effective and timely manner
• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Studies
• To assist and monitor safety and environmental management plan in accordance with contract conditions.
• Management of infrastructure development and industrial projects including carrying out Environmental Impact studies, design, execution and management of environmental facilities.
• Profit Centre Head
• EDD, ESA Level-I,II,III, Safety Audit, EEP
• SBU, Drive Business Growth, Managing complete operations
• Tracking Profit & Loss. Achieving the Target & scalability.
• Customer Base Expansion and Operational Excellence
• To supervise the work, carried out and ensure technical quality and timely delivery of services with full compliance to Corporate Code of Ethics, Safety and Financial discipline.
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM)– Retention and Growth
• Development and management of human resources and people management, Leadership roles & resposibilities
• Presentations and defending before EAC/SEAC/PHC/SCZMA, NCZMA/MoEF/SEIAA/SPCB/CPCB/DoE
• Assisting the Quality Manager and monitoring the compliance of Standards in the laboratory
• Supervising the work carried out by the Environmental, Laboratory & Execution divisions and ensuring technical quality and timely delivery of all the services
• Representing in the public forums by way of Attending meetings with various Industry Associations & other networking meetings
• Increasing New customers & increasing services to existing customers and also exploring new business opportunities as a continuous Business Development
• Conducting Market Research
• Review of expenses periodically and maintaining financial discipline
• Navigate the company with a vision and the target achievement
• Monitoring the practices of code of ethics, values and transparency of the business activity
• Risk Assessment, Onsite Offsite Emergency Management, Disaster Management, Environment Audit, Design
• Project Planning, Execution, Management, Scheduling, Tracking
• Occupational health and safety. Root Cause Failure Analysis(RCFA)
• Environmental Auditing, Performance Evaluation
• Implementation of Environmental Management Plans (EMP) of project mainly in sectors like power, Pulp& Paper, pharmaceuticals, textile, Chemical, Automobile, IT, Infrastructure, Foundries, Sugar, Paint, Ceramics, Metal, airports, urban and rural water supply, sewerage, Industrial effluent and solid waste management
• Ensure implementation of QMS in the area of responsibility corporate standards (Code of Ethics, Values, corporate identity, policies, procedures)
• Plan, implement and control the cost budget in the area of responsibility in cooperation with his superior and manage activities in case of deviations
• Initiate and take the lead to ensure a reasonable staffing in the area of responsibility. Identifying and planning of training needs, resources requirements/ utilizations
• Manage projects & perform to the customers & clients expectations
• Ensure proper execution of all the contracts on all parameters
• Achieve collection target
• Environmental Monitoring of air, water, soil, noise, stack gas quality
• Familiar in Prediction Modelling softwares ad Proficient in data analysis and interpretation on computer with simulation & optimization techniques
• Perform a set of key responsibilities which enables the generation of Business on an ongoing basis. Well conversant with the activities under which funds are available under the new laws of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
• To formulate yearly plans and meet the planned objectives considering External Corporate Industry Associations, Industry leaders and corporate managers, Heads of CSR of organizations, High Net worth Individuals, Academic and Research Institutions and other external Stakeholders.
• To identify and pursue new opportunities for Customer base expansion based on the evolving market dynamics. Plan for development & create marketing initiatives.
• To build a robust pipeline through relationship management & networking by communicating with senior leaders in the industry.
• On identification of the prospective business area in the sector, needs to ensure the development of new products or proposals in alignment with the client needs, and work with the client for the entire life cycle of the proposal.
• To do an in-depth study & analysis of the existing products or service offerings, leading to identification of gaps which can potentially become opportunities in the given sectors
• Preparation of Risk Analysis & Risk Management
• Conducting HAZAN / HAZOP, SWPs Studies. CSR performance study
• Hazardous Waste Management handling in Industries
• E-Waste Management, IAQ monitoring
• Designing training modules and Organizing training for project implementation units
• Management activities of Coastal Regulation Zone
• Conducting Safety Audits, Safety Survey and Safety Training Programs
• Preparation of the On-site and Off-site Emergency Preparedness Plans. Conducting mock drills.
• Assisting client and getting clearances from environmental authorities. CTO/CTE/RC/HW Authorisation/ EC
• preparing user forms to make reviews consistent and effective, actions implementation where required, planning and scheduling of the reviews to ensure that all changes, technical, organization and procedural are implemented according to the requirements of the CCOE, LOPA, PESO and other relevant Legislations
• Environmental monitoring with respect to the existing quality of the air, water, noise, land as well as the socio-economic status of the project area. Preparation of Disaster Management Plan
• Preparation of detailed Environmental Impact assessment Report
• To handle day to day problems concerning safety environmental requirement, state regulatory authorities, all concerned departments and other State and Central Government entities
• To prepare status reports and evaluate, review the contractors monthly environmental progress reports
• Participate in developing new business; support Business Heads in value creation and determining cost effectiveness of prospective service delivery.
• Work with the strong strategic vision including fostering and cultivating stakeholder relationships, as well as assisting in the development of business models and negotiation of contracts. Support in developing and implementation of the Strategic and Operating Plans at the corporate and business unit levels.
• To identify landfill areas for disposal of solid waste
• Landfill and composting of solid waste management






From:




Feb. 1991
To: Nov. 2006
Position Held: Senior EHS Engineer
Employer: Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board.
Location of Assignments: Tamil Nadu, India
Activities Performed: Enforcement & Monitoring of various Environmental Legislations Maintenance of Environmental Standards Compliance through constant monitoring of system & remedial measures to conform to standards.

Duties & Responsibility:

• Establish and administer Overall environmental and safety control program over the allotted jurisdiction, review, approve & monitor Implementation of Environmental Management & safety Plan
• With the expertise in specialized technical and safety aspects to prevent fire and explosions of Explosives, Petroleum, Calcium Carbide, Gas Cylinders, Pressure Vessels and other hazardous substances, to act as a unique Advisory role not only to the industry but also to the Government and Semi-Government bodies within the ambit of Acts and Rules being administered.
• Scrutinization of Environment Impact Assessment study reports submitted by the project proponents. Conduct regular physical inspections of all industries, work areas, shops and buildings for any unsafe acts or hazards throughout the allotted jurisdiction
• Provides & inspects the process safety guidance and support across all disciplines including Operations, Maintenance and Engineering to ensure safe operation. Follows-up implementation of bow-ties with users to ensure the methodology becomes part of the culture
• Checking all the Registers maintained in the District offices & Laboratories, The work allocation to Engineers & staffs, Random/ surprise inspection of problematic & complaint prone industries, inspection of CETPs, Common HW & BMW, MSW facilities
• Inspection of 17 category of Industries
• Regulator for Indian Environmental Legislations
• Facilitates ‘desktop safety reviews’/ HAZOP of MOC’s Hazardous Substance Management. Follow MSIHC Rules
• compliance management of the requirements of the AIPSM (Asset Integrity and Process Safety Manual)
• Project Proposal on Hazardous Water Management for Tamilnadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) for World Bank & ADB funding
• Monitoring ADB (Asian Development Bank),World Bank funded projects
• Enforcement & Monitoring of Analytical capability for Toxic Release of Hazardous Wastes
• Identification & Notification of sites for establishing Large to Small scale Industries
• Organizing Community outreach efforts. Assist or review all accident investigations. Ensure the proper job and safety training is provided for all employees. Establish procedures for handling complaints from employees and the public
• Infrastructure Development for Hazardous Waste Management
Minimization of Hazardous Waste through prevention, recovery and reuse and eventual disposal and ultimate destruction
• Technical Assistance Component
Devised with a view to provide training to personnel of TNPCB on
• Remediation of Contaminated Sites.
• Operation & Environmental Surveillance
• Hazardous Material Abatement
• Identification & Assessment of long-term alternatives for containment & disposal of hazardous waste
• Technology for disposal of sludge from treatment plants.
• Environmental Auditing
• Scrutinizing Environmental Audit Statement furnished by various Industries. Audit actions related to the TAF
• Safety in process design, risk management, HEMP/Bow-tie methodology, HAZOP, PSA methodology, RCA.
• Infrastructure Development for Bio-Medical Waste Management
Minimization of Bio-Medical waste through prevention, recovery, reuse and eventual disposal and ultimate destruction
• Review of EMP and its implementation during the construction phase in compliance with EMP and PCB and MoEF rules
• Identification of environmental hot spots an environmental monitoring.
• EIA and SIA Report preparation, conducting Social survey
• Preparing project reports and presentation
• Supporting project development efforts and proposal writing
• Processed and followed up the applications for the Environmental and Forest Clearances from Ministry of Environment and Forests. To set and promote organisational audit compliance standards
• ISO 14001, OSHAS-18001 implementation.