1. V.S. Surendran
Plot no 4-B, T.N.G.O.Colony Tele fax no. 91-44- 22310351
II Street, Nanganallur E-mail: mrinsuri@rediffmail.com
Chennai-600061, India Kuwait: Cell # 97269015
Chennai: cell 9940430778 /9144-45585265
9841423487
Post Applied for: HSE Engineer
Assignments in Plant Operations, Production Management with a high growth oriented
organization in Chemical, petrochemical and Safety Profession in oil & gas Refineries
Professional Synopsis
 A competent professional with 32 years of experience in the areas of Plant Operations, Production
Management, Installation & Commissioning, Maintenance, Fire & safety/EHS Management and Resource
Management in the Petro chemical /Oil & Gas/Refineries/Power plant
 Presently working with Petrofac for KOC/KNPC project for Safety Profession at Kuwait.
 Competency in managing production operations and devising significant solutions for maintaining sound
environmental / safety conditions.
 Work experience in Petro chemical and chemical plant, in the field & panel and as Shift Manager (SHIFT-
IN CHARGE).
 Team leader of Plant protection team for ON-SITE Emergency activities.
 Authorised Operating Authority / Permit controller as per the Permit to Work system.
 Member of Safety Audit committee.
 Possess excellent communication; inter personal and relationship management skills.
Skills and Competencies:
 In Depth Knowledge of the Plant Safety Procedures & Practices.
 Knowledge about the meeting of statutory requirements.
 Basic Knowledge of the Plant operations and Maintenance.
 Basic Knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures.(SOP)
 Conducting of “Onsite & Offsite” Emergency Mock Drills.
 Strong communication & Interpersonal Skills.
 Creative thinking & ability to work in a team
Key Area Result:
Fire & HSE Management
Production Management
Installation & Commissioning

2. Operations and Manufacturing
EDUCATION
 B.S.in Engineering Degree awarded by BITS Pillani, Rajasthan, India
 Post-Graduate Diploma in Production Management
University of Madras, Chennai-600005
 Diploma in Chemical Technology by State Board of Technical Education.
Chennai-600025.
 Boiler Operations Engineering Certificate, (Boiler Operation Engineer)
Awarded by Chief Inspector of Steam Boilers Government of Tamilnadu
Tamil Nadu, Chennai-600005.
 Diploma in Industrial Safety awarded by Annamalai University, Chidambaram. Tamilnadu
 NEBOSH –IGC
 Lead Auditor OHSAS 18001 course. (Certificate # 2439)
 Lead Auditor ISO 9001QMS course. (Certificate # 1811)
Trainings
 Supervisor Development Training
 Internal Auditor Training ISO 14001
 Internal Auditor Training ISO 9001
 SCBA Training course by MSA
 STOP Training course
 Supervisor Development & Communication Skills Training
M/s Petrofac International Ltd
HSE Advisor
Working for KNPC Clean fuel project
Period: November 03.11.2014 to till
M/s Petrofac International Ltd
North Kuwait (Client: Kuwait Oil Company)
Kuwait
As a Safety Engineer
Period: October 2013 to 02.11.2014
Project Name: New Power Distribution Network for North Kuwait ESP’s

3.  The objective of the project is to provide Power distribution networks at Sabriyah (“SA”) and Raudatain
(“RA”) Oil Fields in North Kuwait (“NK”) for Supply of Power to the ESP’s for the existing / proposed 549
oil wells.
 Major scope of work includes:-
 Substation Buildings: Construction of 3 nos. new Area Substations (SA A1, RA B1 & RA D1) including
supply of Substation equipment’s
 RMU Area (549 nos.) : Supply & Install surface Equipment’s comprising 11KV RMU, Transformers,
Distribution Board, Lighting Poles, Fence & Gates and associated foundations.-
 Cable Laying (@ 900 Km): From 7 Substations (3 New+ 4 existing) to respective RMU locations &
within RMUs & Buildings comprising of 600 Km of 11 kV cable, 300 Km of LV Cable all are direct buried
cable.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Including but not limited to supervision & control over the following areas of concerns during different
phases of construction activities throughout the project
 HSE Management System Procedures (KOC/KNPC)
 Personal Protective equipment’s, Personnel Welfare, Health & Hygiene.
 Hot works /Mechanical Fabrication (welding, cutting, grinding,)
 Ground Disturbances / Excavations (manual & mechanical,)
 Working at height ( Scaffolding, Temp. working platforms, Fall protection)
 Hoisting , Lifting, Rigging (Pipe Stringing, Lowering, Insertion)
 Blasting, Painting, Coating & CP activities.
 Inspection of Industrial Vehicles, Power Tools, Heavy/ Construction Equipment’s.
 Handling & storage of hazardous materials/ chemicals etc.
 Housekeeping, Fire Protection, Fire Fighting
 Site access & Security, Site Office safety / Portable Cabin safety
 Ensuring waste management system/ manifest as per KOC/KNPC(ISHEMS) procedures
 Routine Site safety Inspection & Ensuring confined space entry
 Conducting site safety audit & Site work shop Audits
 Conducting JSA meetings & tool box meetings
 Conducting Risk Assessments
 Conducting training and awareness.
 Participating weekly safety meetings with Client.
 Errection & Commissioning activities
HSE Advisor (HSE Engineer)
M/s Petrofac International Ltd
Kuwait (Client: KNPC Clean Fuel Project)
Brown Field Area

4. Kuwait
Period: October 2014 to Till
HSE Engineer
M/s Petrofac International Ltd
Kuwait (Client: Kuwait Oil Company)
Kuwait
Period: February-2011 to October 2014
Project activities : Construction of Fuel Gas Booster Station (FGBS), Electrical Substation, Pump house, Fuel
Oil & Fuel Gas Pipe lines, Valve Pits, Drip Barrel Pits, Gas Metering Skids, Pig launchers & receivers.(Client:
KOC)
Work Area: KNPC, Alzoor power Plant & Showihiba Power Plant
Roles & Responsibilities:
Including but not limited to supervision & control over the following areas of concerns during different
phases of construction activities throughout the project
 HSE Management System Procedures (KOC/ KNPC/ALZOOR POWER PLANT)
 Personal Protective Equipment’s, Personnel Welfare, Health & Hygiene.
 Hot works /Mechanical Fabrication (welding, cutting, grinding, pneumatic clamping)
 Ground Disturbances / Excavations (manual & mechanical, Micro tunneling, HDD)
 Working at height ( Scaffolding, Temp. working platforms, Fall protection)
 Hoisting , Lifting, Rigging (Pipe Stringing, Lowering, Insertion)
 Blasting, Painting, Coating & CP activities.
 Civil Construction activities like Micro Tunneling, Auger Boring, PCC/RCC Concreting, De
watering Concrete Breaking activities etc.
 Inspection of Industrial Vehicles, Power Tools, Heavy/ Construction Equipment’s.
 Handling & storage of hazardous materials/ chemicals etc.
 Housekeeping, Fire Protection, Fire Fighting
 Radiographic Testing, Hydro testing & other NDT’s
 Site access & Security, Site Office safety / Portable Cabin safety
 Ensuring waste management system/ manifest as per KOC procedures
 Routine Site safety Inspection & Ensuring confined space entry
 Co-ordination job with PMC site audit & Site work shop Audits
 Conducting JSA meetings & tool box meetings
 Conducting Risk Assessments
 Conducting training and awareness
 Participating weekly safety meetings with Client.
 Hydro test Activities

5. Safety Engineer
M/s Petrofac Facilities Management Ltd
West Kuwait (Client: Kuwait Oil Company)
Kuwait
Period: March-2007 to February-2011
Organizational Relationships:
Functionally & Administratively Reporting to: Contract Managing Engineer & HSE
Specialist
Roles and Responsibilities
 Following up of HSE actions and ensuring compliance to HSE regulation.
 Monitoring day- to -day HSE activities and Liaison with KOC Operation and HSE Team
 Ensuring Compliance with KOC /PFM Safety Regulations.
 Carrying out safety audit, site inspection, and work permit audits in all GC’s, & highlighting the
short fall to the concern functions heads for strict adherence.
 Recommending of PPE’S up keep of the same and procurement plans for maintaining required
stock.
 Playing an active role in the Management & Technical team by contributing advice and guidance
on HSE issues.
 Motivating the employees to participate KOC HSE activities
 Reporting accidents, incidents and investigations to the higher ups.
 Producing HSE monthly report to KOC as part of our PFM contract agreement.
 Maintaining the safety records and statistics.
 Keeping record for waste management.
 Ensuring and maintaining good HSE culture system.
 Conducting of Safety tool box talks.
 Conducting safety training awareness for all employees.
 Conducting weekly safety meeting.
 Conducting vehicle inspection & up keeping the records
Fire & Safety Manager
M/S Tamilnadu Petro products Ltd
Manali Express high way
Chennai-68

6. Period: May- 2003 to March-2007
Organizational Relationships:
Functionally & Administratively Reporting to: Managing Director
Chief Operating Officer
Membership in:
1. Safety Committee
2. Safety Audit Team
3. HAZOP Study Team
Managing a Team of 23 Firemen, Safety & Firefighting Equipments.
Roles & Responsibilities:
The following Elements of Occupational Health & Safety system is up held/maintained.
 Assisted in preparation of Occupational Safety & Health Policy framing.
 OS& H Organizational set up, Education & Training.
 Motivated employees to participate in OS& H Activities.
 Formulated Safety Rules & Prepared Safety Manual.
 Compliance with statutory requirements.
 New Equipment inspection & Installation review.
 Analyzed Accident/Incident reports investigated the same & gave recommendations.
 Risk assessment, including Hazard Identification.
 Conducted Plant Safety Inspections & suggested Improvements. Upkeep of First-Aid Facilities &
Maintenance of Occupational Health Center. Arranged periodic Medical Exams in Maintaining the
Occupational Health of Employees.
 Recommendation of Personal Protective Equipments, Up Keep of the same and procurement plan
for keeping required stocks.
 Ensured good Housekeeping through Periodic Reports to various forums.
 Machine and Area Guarding, Material Handling equipment checks – Check listing & follow up
activities.
 Conducted Illumination & Noise level Measurements periodically.
 Ensured the Safe Operating Procedure (SOP) through random plant safety inspection & highlighting
the short fall to the concerned department heads for strict adherence.
 Developed & updated the Work Permit System – Issue of Hot work, Confined Space & High
elevation Work Permits.

7.  Maintenance of Fire prevention, Protection & Fire Fighting Systems.
 Emergency Preparedness plans (Onsite & Offsite) and Conducting Periodic Mock Rehearsals with the
scenarios of various kinds.
 Conducted the HAZOP Study on Process / Plant Modification procedures.
 Safety in Storage & Warehousing – Checks & reporting.
 Hazardous waste Management & Handling.
 Transportation of Hazardous substances / products to destinations.
 Created Safety Awareness for contractors & Customers / Vendors visiting the Plant Installation for
various Activities by conducting Tool Box talks & Safety trainings.
 Production & Maintenance Departments.
 Safety Committee Members.
INTERFACE
Internal
 Members of Safety Audit Team & HAZOP study Team.
 Projects / Finance / HR / Marketing Departments.
 Head operations of other SBU - Units of the Company.
External:
 Factory Inspectorate Officials.
 Pollution Control Board Officials.
 External Safety Audit Team Members.
 Other Vendors & Suppliers of Safety Gadgets & Personal Protective
Equipment’s.
Shift Manager
M/S Tamilnadu Petro products Ltd
Manali Express high way
Chennai-68
Period: June- 1998 to May-2003
Tamil Nadu Petro Products Ltd., Chennai
(An ISO 9001-2000, ISO 9002 and ISO 14001 certified firm established in 1984, having 50,000 MTA Linear
Alkyl Benzene (LAB) plant, a Epichlorohydrin (ECH) manufacturing unit, a key raw material to produce Epoxy
Resins, Caustic Soda & Chlorine plants, besides a captive power plant of 43 MW capacity)
Roles & Responsibilities:

8.  Participating in Static Business management meeting, to fix production targets, maintenance
planning, operational problems, safety issues etc.
 Overall in charge of shift manufacturing as per targets set by the management.
 Responsible for plant and personnel safety by ensuring proper implementation of safety procedures
as set by the company and industry standards.
 Responsible for shut down jobs and maintaining records as per international statutory requirements
and standard.
 Responsible for achieving production target and implementing stringent quality standard ensuring
high quality deliverable.
 Responsible for monitoring and controlling process parameters and ensuring trouble free operation
and reducing the wastages
 Streamlining the plant operations by setting up production management systems & standard
operating procedures.
 Responsible for punch list preparation, meeting with project team and verification /correction of the
items.
 Set up plant maintenance/Boilers/schedules for condition based & preventive maintenance with
contractors.
 Establishing the process of supply chain planning & execution and ensuring product delivery to sales
as per customer needs.
 Accountable for planning and budgeting of the department.
 Conducting appraisal of operator performance, assessing training needs- planning the training
programs & evaluating the performance of subordinates including technicians to enhance their on
job performance.
 Preparing& planning for Shut down jobs & shift schedule and achieving production targets within
cycle time.
 Responsible for conducting all audits in the department, including safety audits and risk assessment.
 Initiating effective cost management to maximize cost savings.
 Collecting feedback and regularly monitoring performance.
 Establishing quality circle teams, arranging safety week programs & workers get-together programs.
 Maintaining documentation of production activities like production planning charts, RMS, FPS,
stocks, Equipment condition record- under running, maintenance, & modification, and workers work
planning charts.
 Responsible for manual review and SOP preparation.
 Checking quality & quantity of final product & focusing on product yield.
 As member of Safety Audit committee, coordinating housekeeping & providing plant protection
from fire & corrosion.
Process Engineer
M/S Southern Petro Chemicals Industrial Corporation Ltd India
Manali Express high way
Chennai-68
Period: May-1996 to June1998
Roles & Responsibilities:
 Worked as a DCS Panel Engineer as well as Field Engineer for the operation of Petrochemical and
Electrochemical plant
 Worked with technical service team for the commissioning of new projects

9.  Continuous monitoring of operational parameters and taking corrective measures as per the
regulations
 Lead a team of technicians in the direction of efficient operation
 Responsible for taking the solutions at the time of trouble shooting
 Initiating the work permits for maintenance activities and responsible for proper clearance
 Proficiency in managing start-up and shut-down of plant
 MIS report preparation and monthly plant performance report
 Assisted to improve the existing product quality and process by following the guidelines
 Co-ordination with other concerned department i.e. Maintenance, Quality Control, Stores to work in
union spirit for operation & smooth running of the plant
 Experience in handling toxic chemicals like Chlorine/Ammonia and its Emergency
 Acquired knowledge of safety in handling Hazardous, Toxic, Flammable and Explosive materials
 Ability for assigning the tasks in case of plant emergency
Snr.Process Technician
M/S Southern Petro Chemicals Industrial Corporation Ltd India
Manali Express high way
Chennai-68
Period: 1983 to May-1996
Nature of work:
 Continuous monitoring of operational parameters and taking corrective measures as per the
regulations
 Responsible for taking the solutions at the time of trouble shooting
 Acquired knowledge of safety in handling Hazardous, Toxic, Flammable and Explosive materials
 Ability for assigning the tasks in case of plant emergency
 Startup /Shut downs
 Worked in emergency team
 Handling caustic chemicals at harbor terminals
 Utility plant Operation(handling Chilled water systems, Operation of all compressors
 Boiler Maintenance jobs & and to get the approval for Chief inspector of Boilers
TECHNICIAN
M/s Southern Agrifurane Industries Ltd,
Mundiambakkam, Villupuram,
S.A District, 605601, India
Pe riod: Dec.1982 to Nov.1983
Product: Furfural
Nature of work:
 Operation of Distillation columns.pumps.Compressors & conveyors
 Handling of water treatment plant
 Panel operation
 Continuous monitoring of operational parameters and taking corrective measures as per the
process regulations
 Responsible for taking the solutions at the time of trouble shooting

10.  Acquired knowledge of safety in handling Hazardous, Toxic, Flammable and Explosive materials
 Ability for assigning the tasks in case of plant emergency
 Startup /Shut downs with safe procedures
SUPERVISOR
M/s Sargam Metals Pvt Ltd
Nandambakkam, Chennai-600089,
India
Period: May- 1981 to Dec.1982
Nature of Job: Manufacturing of chemical fluxes, soldering fluxes. Heat treatment of Aluminum Alloys
metals, Manpower planning, Aluminum metal die casting
PERSONAL PROFILE
Date of birth : May 19, 1958
Marital Status : Married
Languages known : Tamil, English & Hindi (Read & Write)
Interests : Reading books
Strengths : Perseverance, Diligence
Computer skills : MS Office
Passport No : G9950671
Driving License : Indian & Kuwait (light vehicles)
Date: 16.02.2015