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NITHIN NAZIRUDEEN

NITHIN NAZIRUDEEN

Regional HSE Manager
Eastern Province

Summary

Dynamic HSE Executive with over 15 years of experience in developing and implementing world-class safety and environmental strategies for multi-billion-dollar infrastructure and energy portfolios. Proven track record of achieving over 35 million LTI-free man-hours across complex operations, demonstrating a commitment to excellence in safety performance. Expertise in ISO 45001 governance, AI-driven risk analytics, and Corporate Governance integration consistently surpasses international benchmarks, reinforcing a reputation for delivering exceptional results for esteemed entities such as Petroleum Development Oman, British Petroleum, Haya Waters, National Water Company, SAUR, Indian Oil, Royal Oman Police, Etc.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
9
9
Certifications
5
5
Languages

Work History

REGIONAL HSE MANAGER

International Water Partners - II
03.2022 - Current
  • Mega Scale Framework: Spearhead ISO 45001 governance across the Eastern Cluster, managing a massive workforce and multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring robust OHS systems are embedded.
  • High-Stakes Operational Control: Steered in ensuring management of high-risk construction activities within existing facilities through PTW System, SIMOPS, Exclusion Zone integrity, LOTO, etc.
  • Contractor Ecosystem Management: Direct and mentor multi discipline contractors, ensuring 100% alignment with legal and contractual safety obligations.
  • Executive Data Analytics: Oversee HSE dashboards and predictive KPI modeling to provide actionable insights for Board-level decision-making.
  • Strategic Auditing: Lead high-impact technical audits to evaluate performance, verify system implementation, and drive corrective actions for sustained compliance and operational safety.
  • Performance Monitoring & KPI Management: Overseeing and analyzing leading and lagging indicators, and HSE dashboards to provide actionable insights for leadership decision-making.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: – Partnering with multi-disciplinary teams from construction, O&M and other stakeholders to design, enhance, and align safety systems with organizational goals and regulatory expectations.
  • Training & Workforce Empowerment: Developing impactful HSE training programs through Training Need Analysis and Competency Mapping and deliver based on the Training Matrix. Foster a proactive safety culture through awareness campaigns and continuous engagement.
  • Incident Management & Root Cause Analysis – Supervising incident investigations, maintain precise documentation, and implement preventive measures to avoid recurrence.

ASSOCIATE HSE MANAGER

Indian Oil Adani Gas Pvt. Ltd
11.2020 - 03.2022
  • Regulatory Risk Governance: Championed full compliance with PNGRB and PESO guidelines, leading complex technical studies (HAZOP, QRA, ERDMP).
  • Infrastructure Safety Design: Deployed integrated fire prevention and hazardous material protocols for city-scale gas distribution networks.
  • Strategic Liaison: Built critical partnerships with government bodies and global energy partners (BPCL, Shell, Reliance) to ensure operational integrity.
  • Training & Competency Development: Developed and delivered engaging safety training sessions for employees at all levels of the organization.
  • Incident Management: Investigated incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

ASSISTANT MANAGER – EHS

Bluestar India Limited
11.2018 - 04.2020
  • Project-Wide Oversight: Enforced project-specific safety plans, JSAs for high-risk mechanical activities, achieving 11 million safe man-hours and ensuring proactive hazard identification through leadership walk-throughs and structured hazard hunts.
  • Incident Prevention & Compliance Excellence – Led incident investigations with root cause analysis, implemented corrective and preventive measures, and monitored their effectiveness; conducted audits, inspections, and formal HSE meetings to maintain strict compliance with statutory and client requirements.
  • Behavioral Safety Culture: Orchestrated high-visibility engagement programs to foster a culture of accountability and zero-incident excellence.
  • Welfare & Worker Engagement: Introduced welfare initiatives, and drove worker engagement programs to foster a culture of accountability, awareness, and continuous safety improvement.

CORPORATE HSE ADVISOR

Galfar Engineering
04.2012 - 11.2018

CORPORATE HSE ADVISOR:-

  • Corporate Governance: Formulated tender-specific HSE plans for massive infrastructure bids, aligning with international safety standards, client specifications and legal frameworks.
  • Risk Mitigation & Incident Management Excellence: Directed end-to-end incident reporting, investigation, and root cause analysis; maintained the HEMP register, conducted comprehensive risk assessments, and implemented robust preventive measures to eliminate recurrence.
  • Audit, Assurance & Performance Optimization: Led internal HSE audits, camp inspections, and independent verification activities; developed and executed business improvement plans, driving measurable enhancements in safety KPIs across multiple high-risk project sites.
  • Culture Building & Workforce Safety Empowerment: Designed and delivered targeted HSE training programs, organized emergency mock drills, and coached site HSE teams to foster a proactive safety culture, ensuring safe work practices even in high-traffic and public-facing environments.
  • Data-Driven HSE Leadership: Built and streamlined comprehensive HSE data management systems, enabling precise, real-time analytics and impactful presentations for Corporate HSE review meetings chaired by the CEO, driving informed decisions and elevating organizational safety standards.

PROJECT HSE ADVISOR:-

  • HSE Policy Dissemination: Disseminated HSE Policies and facilitate implementation. Liaised with interested parties for the activities near live traffic and public places.
  • HSE Plan Implementation: Implemented the Project HSE Plan across all the construction activities within the project
  • Risk Management: Facilitated HEMP- Hazard Effect Management Process (Risk Assessment) for activities and ensure availability of HEMP Register.
  • Other Mandatory HSE Roles: Performed other HSE Roles as per the Activity Schedule such as Internal Audits, HSE Inspections, Conduct of Mock Drills, Site Visits, Maintaining Action Tracking Register, Conduct Camp & Welfare Inspections, Conduct Training Programs, Review and update the Risk assessment periodically, Sub Contractor Evaluation, Incident Investigation.

Education

Master of Science - HSE

University of Petroleum And Energy Studies
Dehradun, India
04-2012

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Sathyabama University
Chennai, India
06-2008

Skills

Proficient in ISO and OHSMS standards

In-depth HSE assessments

Contractor safety oversight

Risk analysis and mitigation strategies

Competency improvement initiatives

Incident analysis

Confined space compliance

Emergency preparedness planning

Certification

Chartered Member of IOSH

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Malayalam
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Upper intermediate (B2)
Arabic
Intermediate (B1)

NOTABLE DISTINCTIONS

  • Delivered 33M+ LTI-free man-hours across multiple projects, setting benchmark safety standards and fostering a zero-harm culture: NWC Eastern Cluster– 15 million safe manhours– Sands Infra Projects, Bluestar India– 11 million safe manhours– ROPH Project, Galfar– 7 million safe manhours
  • Spearheaded ISO 45001:2018 certification for National Water Company (Eastern Cluster) and Indian Oil Adani Gas.
  • Led a large-scale Road Safety Campaign across Oman, engaging 2,500+ workers and 300+ staff in proactive safety awareness.

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Software

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Timeline

REGIONAL HSE MANAGER

International Water Partners - II
03.2022 - Current

ASSOCIATE HSE MANAGER

Indian Oil Adani Gas Pvt. Ltd
11.2020 - 03.2022

ASSISTANT MANAGER – EHS

Bluestar India Limited
11.2018 - 04.2020

CORPORATE HSE ADVISOR

Galfar Engineering
04.2012 - 11.2018

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Sathyabama University

Master of Science - HSE

University of Petroleum And Energy Studies
NITHIN NAZIRUDEENRegional HSE Manager