Hemanth Kumar Yagnamurthy CSP® ASP® NEBOSH PSM
Rabigh
Summary
Certified HSE Engineer with 17+ years of international experience in upstream and downstream oil & gas sectors, with specialized expertise in drilling rig safety, wellsite HSE operations, and high-risk contractor management. Proven ability to lead HSE in multi-contractor drilling environments, enforce PTW, SIMOPS, and BBS protocols, and implement incident reduction strategies aligned with global standards including Saudi Aramco, NEBOSH, ISO 45001, and IWCF. Adept in cross-functional leadership, safety training, and driving proactive safety culture in drilling and rig operations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
HSE Engineer
PETRORABIGH REFINERY & PETROCHEMICALS
Rabigh
09.2015 - Current
- Spearheaded Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) for new installations in compliance with Saudi Aramco Fire & Safety Standards, leading to safer design.
- Conducted over 50 comprehensive workplace safety audits, identifying and mitigating potential risks, and safeguarding against potential safety breaches.
- Instrumental in the design and execution of 15 safety turnaround projects, including 4 Major projects handling around 2000 employees and achieved 2 million safe man-hours, improving overall site safety and reducing safety stand-down time by 15%.
- Coordinated safety inspections on a bi-weekly basis, resulting in a 10% improvement in hazard identification and correction.
- Facilitated cross-team workshops to bolster safety communication strategies, improving safety policy adherence rates by 15% across departments.
- Analyzed accident reports and workplace data to recommend targeted safety improvements, resulting in a 15% drop in reported incidents.
- Formulated a contractor safety management program, buddy manager system, leading to enhanced contractor management involvement and a 20% reduction in incidents.
- Managed cross-site audits and risk assessments, identifying critical process improvements, resulting in a sustained 15% reduction in the Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR).
- Piloted a safety mentorship program, cultivating a safety-first culture and contributing to a notable decrease in minor incidents by 10% annually.
HSE Engineer
CAIRN INDIA LIMITED
08.2011 - 02.2015
- Implemented a company-wide Safety Management System, aligning with ISO 45001 standards and achieving a 20% improvement in safety audit scores.
- Coordinated SIMOPS of well drilling, production, and maintenance activities by multiple contractors.
- Developed a cross-departmental safety training program, which was adopted company-wide, improving safety awareness and reducing incident response time by 30%.
- Implemented a behavior-based safety program, leading to a 15% reduction in reportable injuries through regular employee feedback sessions.
- Curated and executed specialized safety training modules for high-risk operations, positively impacting over 400 employees and diminishing human error incidents by 20%.
- Developed a digital tracking dashboard for safety metrics that boosted the visibility of key performance indicators and enhanced strategic decision-making.
- Assisted in a safety culture change initiative that increased employee engagement in safety programs by 40%.
Deputy Manager - HSE
SNEHA KINETIC PVT. LIMITED
Hyderabad
08.2010 - 08.2011
- Implemented a company-wide Safety Management System, aligning with ISO 45001 standards and achieving a 20% improvement in safety audit scores.
- Assisted in the improvisation of a lockout/tagout procedure that reduced machinery-related accidents by 15% through meticulous process reengineering.
- Conducted HSE audits of power plants and developed SOPs for critical operations.
- Delivered safety trainings, toolbox talks, and regular HSE briefings to instil a proactive safety culture.
Assistant Manager - HSE
LANCO INFRATECH LIMITED
Cuttack
12.2009 - 08.2010
- Led safety measures for large-scale construction projects.
- Conducted toolbox talks, JSA implementation, and equipment inspections.
- Conducted HSE audits, site inspections, and high-risk operations walkthroughs to enforce safe work conditions.
Assistant Manager - HSE
ADANI ENERGY LTD
Ahmedabad
06.2007 - 11.2009
- Implemented a company-wide Safety Management System, aligning with ISO 45001 standards and achieving a 20% improvement in safety audit scores.
- Performed site HSE inspections for piped natural gas projects.
- Led risk assessments, hot tie-in safety, and pipeline safety evaluations.
- Developed Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), and implemented Permit to Work (PTW) systems.
- Designed and executed emergency drills, evacuation simulations, and incident response exercises across departments.
Education
M.Tech - Health, Safety & Environment
University of Petroleum & Energy Studies (UPES)
Dehradun01.2007
B.E. - Electrical & Electronics
EVP Engineering College
Chennai01.2004
Skills
- Risk Management: Risk Assessments, HAZOP, Bow-Tie, SIMOPS
- Compliance & Auditing: ISO 45001, PSSR, Site Inspections, PTW
- Training & Culture: Toolbox Talks, Incident Investigation, BBS Programs
- Construction & Industrial Safety: Oil Rig Safety, Fire Safety, Equipment Inspections
- Incident investigation
- HSE Audits & Compliance
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation
- Safety Trainings & Toolbox Talks
- Incident Investigation
- PSSR / PTW / SIMOPS
- Fire & Safety Systems
- Construction safety, oil rig safety
- Safety Reporting & Statistics
- Bow-Tie & HAZOP Analysis
- Software: MS Office, Excel Dashboards, Safety KPI Reporting Tools
Certification
- CSP – Certified Safety Professional
- ASP – Associate Safety Professional
- NEBOSH HSE Process Safety Management
- BOSIET with EBS
- IWCF Level 1
- Lead Auditor – ISO 45001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001
- Behavior-Based Safety (BBS), Road Safety, SIMOPS
Core Skills:
✔ Drilling Rig Safety ✔ SIMOPS ✔ PTW Systems
✔ Process Safety ✔ Risk Assessment ✔ ISO 45001 Audits
✔ Emergency Response ✔ JSA/SWMS ✔ Contractor Safety Management
Accomplishments
- Achieved 1.5 Million manhours during turnaround for 2 months managing 2000 contractor employees with zero Lost Time Injuries (LTI) during high-risk operations
- Led successful ISO 45001 certification audits at multiple sites.
- Developed and rolled out emergency response plans impacting 500+ site personnel.
- Trained over 1,000 workers in PTW, JSA, and emergency readiness protocols.
Timeline
HSE Engineer
PETRORABIGH REFINERY & PETROCHEMICALS
09.2015 - Current
HSE Engineer
CAIRN INDIA LIMITED
08.2011 - 02.2015
Deputy Manager - HSE
SNEHA KINETIC PVT. LIMITED
08.2010 - 08.2011
Assistant Manager - HSE
LANCO INFRATECH LIMITED
12.2009 - 08.2010
Assistant Manager - HSE
ADANI ENERGY LTD
06.2007 - 11.2009
M.Tech - Health, Safety & Environment
University of Petroleum & Energy Studies (UPES)
B.E. - Electrical & Electronics
EVP Engineering College
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