Kishore Rengarajan
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Industrial Hygiene and Safety Professional with over 5 years of experience in exposure assessments, hazardous materials surveys, and occupational health projects. Skilled in air quality monitoring, noise surveys, asbestos/lead/mould inspections, and fibre counting (PCM/NIOSH 7400). Experienced with large-scale remediation and recovery, including the Jasper Wildfire Recovery Project. Adept at regulatory compliance, technical reporting, and mentoring teams. On path to achieving the Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Project Technologist - Industrial Hygiene & OHS
Pinchin Ltd.
Edmonton, AB
07.2023 - Current
- Conducted occupational hygiene assessments for chemical, physical, and biological hazards using NIOSH and OSHA methods.
- Led exposure monitoring for particulates, welding fumes, silica, VOCs, and noise across commercial and industrial sites.
- Jasper Wildfire Recovery Project: Conducted air quality monitoring, worker exposure assessments, and safety oversight during wildfire remediation.
- Conducted site safety audits, hazard/risk assessments, and developed corrective action plans.
- Delivered respiratory protection programs, including fit testing for multiple organizations.
- Authored technical reports with exposure results, risk analysis, and control recommendations.
- Mentored junior staff and coordinated subcontractor fieldwork.
Senior Technologist - Occupational Hygiene & IAQ
Pinchin Ltd.
Edmonton, AB
09.2021 - 07.2023
- Conducted indoor air quality (IAQ) investigations in healthcare, schools, and industrial facilities.
- Coordinated hazardous materials surveys (asbestos, lead, mould, mercury, PCBs).
- Performed asbestos air sampling and PCM analysis per NIOSH 7400; interpreted results against regulatory limits.
- Supervised abatement projects and conducted quality assurance inspections, ensuring zero clearance failures.
- Prepared detailed survey and clearance reports with recommendations for hazardous materials management.
- Conducted noise surveys and recommended engineering and administrative controls.
- Supported client regulatory compliance through audits, documentation, and corrective actions.
Health & Safety Coordinator
Mahindra Tractors
, India
05.2018 - 12.2018
- Company Overview: India
- Conducted safety inspections, hazard assessments, and implemented corrective action plans.
- Assisted HSE Manager in promoting safety culture and developing incident-prevention programs.
- Designed safety communication tools (signage, presentations, campaigns) to increase worker awareness.
- Coordinated HSE training for staff and subcontractors.
- Supported accident investigations and recommended preventative measures.
- Ensured compliance with corporate and regulatory OHS standards.
- India
Education
Master of Applied Science - Safety & Risk Engineering
Memorial University of Newfoundland
01.2021
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Anna University
05.2018
Skills
- Industrial Hygiene Sampling
- Indoor Air Quality Assessments
- Ventilation Assessments
- Hazardous Materials Management
- Fibre Counting
- Noise Surveys
- Hearing Conservation Programs
- Safety Auditing
- OHS Code Compliance
- Respiratory Protection
- Fit Testing Programs
- Project Management
- Contractor Oversight
- Worker Training
- HSE Culture Promotion
- Technical Report Writing
- Client Liaison
Certification
- On path to Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation
- Confined Space Entry & Monitor (2024)
- Alberta Asbestos Worker Training (2024)
- Fall Protection End User (2022)
- Confined Space Awareness (2022)
- First Aid & CPR (2022)
- WHMIS 2015 (GHS, annual)
- Construction Safety Training System (CSTS 2020)
- Hazard Identification & Control
- Infection Control Training
- Worksite Safety & Defensive Driving
Selected Projects
- Jasper Wildfire Recovery Project - Conducted air quality monitoring, exposure assessments, and safety oversight during wildfire remediation.
- Noise Exposure Surveys - Implemented engineering and administrative controls reducing exposures below 85 dBA.
- Hazardous Materials Oversight - Managed 200+ asbestos/mould abatement projects with zero clearance failures.
- Indoor Air Quality Programs - Investigated ventilation and IAQ issues in healthcare and education facilities; delivered corrective action plans.
Timeline
Senior Project Technologist - Industrial Hygiene & OHS
Pinchin Ltd.
07.2023 - Current
Senior Technologist - Occupational Hygiene & IAQ
Pinchin Ltd.
09.2021 - 07.2023
Health & Safety Coordinator
Mahindra Tractors
05.2018 - 12.2018
Master of Applied Science - Safety & Risk Engineering
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Anna University