1. Vasu Pather (HSSE Specialist)
6 Kings Road, Athlone Park, 4126, KZN, South Africa
E-mail: Vasu.Pather@shell.com
W: + 27 31 913 2000 H: + 27 31 904 1958 Cell: +27 (0)82 809 6645
Personal Profile
I am a self-managed person with excellent interpersonal, communication, problem solving and decision
making skills. Qualified and experienced in the area of HSSE, Plant Operations and Customer
Relations. Have the ability to develop and maintain mutually beneficial internal and external
relationships. I am authentic in all my activities and firmly believe in collaboration with all stakeholders
to achieve the organizations goals.
Areas of Expertise
Health, Safety, Security and Environment Specialist
Road Transport Logistics
Marine logistics
Product Safety
Production Operations Management
Customer Relations Coordinator
Education & Qualifications
Tertiary Education
University UNISA
Year 2011
Degree BTech in Safety Management
University UNISA
Year 2008 – 2010
Diploma Safety Management
Secondary Education
School Isipingo High School
Year 1983
Highest Standard Passed Matric (Grade 12)
Subjects English
Afrikaans
Mathematics
Physical Science
Biology
Accountancy
2. Competencies & Skills
Tripod Beta Methodology – Accident investigation
Green-banding Tool – HSSE Vetting of contractors
Incident investigation techniques
ICDL – Computer skills
Auditing – 4 Pillar audits (transporters), Storage Providers, Customer Risk Appraisals
Train the Trainer (IT IS) – Training & Teaching skills
Contract Management – Developing and maintaining contracts
Oil Spill Emergency Response – ICS 100/200/300
Emergency Response Coordinator
Crucial Conversations – People interaction skills
Senior Supervisory Skills – Leadership
Front Line Supervisors – HSSE Leadership
Development of operations and safety training materials
Further details and certificates available on request
Career Summary
Company Shell Chemicals
Period March 2013 to date
Position Health, Safety, Security and Environment Specialist
Duties Responsible for the implementation of company’s HSSE
management system
Responsible for managing all HSSE aspects at terminal
Maintaining HSSE budget
Responsible for license to operate – Legislation, permits and
licenses.
Maintaining HSSE barriers for staff and site
Risk Assessments
Accident and Incident Management
Audits – Internal and external
Safety Data Sheet focal point (Pro-steward)
GPMR and FIM gatekeeper
Shell SA HSSE forum member
Shell Chemicals EU/AF and global team member
Customer risk appraisals
Road logistics Safety – Hauliers
Storage Provider Safety – Marine operations
Contractor Safety Management
Liaising with external stakeholders – TNPA, Municipality and
emergency service providers
Staff HSSE training and Safety promotion
Contract management
Waste Management
Company UNICO Manufacturing (sub of Shell Chemicals)
Period May 2009 to Feb 2013
Position Customer Relations Coordinator
Duties Responsible for order to cash process
Customer relations and customer care
Managing debtors book
Stock management
Remote warehouse management
Managing service providers – road logistics
Managing service provider contracts
3. Company Shell Chemicals
Period Jan 1984 to April 2009
Position Operator / Senior Operator / Team Leader
Duties/Experience 23 years’ experience in Chemical manufacturing process
Leading a shift team
Operating of a batch and continuous manufacturing plant.
Tank farm storage, road and rail gantry loading operations
Shut-down and start-up of manufacturing plant
Daily stock management
Emergency Response team member
Simple maintenance duties
Laboratory Analysis
Additional Information
Nationality South African
Date of Birth 24/07/1965
Languages English (fluent), Afrikaans (basic)
Interests Cycling, Walking, Reading, Social work
Drivers Licence Code 08 – Defensive Driver
REFERENCES
Ash Saran Former HSSE Manager, Shell Chemicals +27 (0)83 632 6393
Jay Koovarjee General Manager, Shell Chemicals +27 (0)82 806 8445
