Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Selected Projects
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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
Kishore Rengarajan