SANTOSH KUMAR JAYANTI
EHS
Pickering,ON
Summary
Experienced with identifying and mitigating process hazards. Utilizes risk assessment techniques to enhance operational safety. Track record of implementing safety protocols and compliance measures.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
Certificates
3
3
Languages
Work History
EHS Associate
Apotex
Etobicoke, Ontario
10.2022 - Current
- Assisted in incident investigations, identifying root causes, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Created and maintained an extensive library of industrial hygiene resources, serving as a valuable reference tool for the organization.
- Managed chemical inventory databases, ensuring accurate tracking of hazardous materials usage across facilities.
- Reduced employee exposure to hazardous substances through regular monitoring and evaluation of work environments.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive risk assessment strategies for various projects.
- Assisted in the development of emergency response plans, ensuring the safety of all employees during critical incidents.
- Monitored ventilation systems performance, enhancing air quality throughout company facilities.
Process Safety Engineer
Clariant India Limited
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Oversaw third-party contractor/vendor operations to maintain company standards while operating on site.
- PHA leader – conducted Zurich hazard analysis (ZHA) for critical processes & FMEA for safety critical equipment.
- Maintained and implemented process safety metrics. (viz., Management of Change (MOC), PSSR).
- Assisted the third party in developing industrial hygiene (IH) program across the site and developed procedure.
- Reviewed workplace Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for details relating to Occupational Exposure Limits (OEL).
- Maintained basis of safety document for hazardous process for easy understanding to shopfloor personnel.
- Reviewed and approved technical documents such as IQ/OQs. URSs, and SAT.
- Analyzed data to discover trends in EHS program performance using Power BI tool and make recommendations.
- Reviewed Batch Manufacturing records, P&IDs for all the processes.
EHS Assistant Manager
Granules India Limited
12.2019 - 08.2021
- Assisted in monthly department safety inspections, periodic and annual audits, ISO audits (as per GMP), client audits and the implementation of subsequent action plans for continuous improvement of safety programs.
- Audited facilities for safety and environmental compliances and verified tools & equipment for adherence to corporate fire, hazard, and safety guidelines.
- Assisted staff to understand OHSA regulations and standards, including guidance on handling regulatory compliance.
- Developed procedures for injured employees (RTW, MTC cases) to work.
- Maintained safety and environmental performance metrics, statistics, injury reporting, and record keeping systems.
- Liaison with process, and projects team in safe commissioning of equipment and adherence to safety measures.
- Verified written Job Safety Analysis (JSA), risk assessments and permits for adherence to regulations.
- Assisted with the preparation of lifting plans, exposure risk assessments & construction health and safety plans.
Junior Safety Manager
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories
06.2018 - 02.2019
- Assess the thermal and powder characteristics of chemical processes and critical raw materials.
- Conducted safety committee meetings, trainings as needed to ensure compliance with all applicable OSHA standards and to improve the focus on EHS.
- Implemented OEL banding for the raw materials and suggested necessary actions for safe production.
- Tested effectiveness of emergency drills & fire drills for every work shifts periodically as per the schedule.
- Reduced the impact on local environment by pollution control, implementing plans for controlling wastes, removal of hazardous substances, management of water in accordance with the legislated and contractual requirements.
- Expertly negotiated vendor contracts and launched monthly EHS campaigns within tight deadline.
- Led hazardous waste management, pollution prevention and environmental protection programs.
Senior Executive - EHS
Sai Life Sciences
04.2015 - 06.2018
- Responsible for updating new techniques and standard regulations by coordinating with engineering team.
- Performed responsibilities of identifying hazardous processes, unsafe conditions, and potential environmental risks and design for mitigation plan.
- Handled the tasks of determining safety equipment and tools that can be used in future projects.
- Tracked monthly facility workplace inspections to ensure compliance and reporting requirements.
- Calculated OEL / No Observed Effect Level for production batches and given adequate controls based on the result.
- Conducted exposure monitoring to critical batches and provided appropriate engineering controls.
- Coordinated with the customer, FDA, legal audits and inspection material to ensure conformity with the plan.
Academic Consultant
Sri Venkateswara University
05.2013 - 04.2015
Education
Masters - Chemical Engineering
IIT – Varanasi (BHU)
07.2011
Bachelors - Chemical Engineering
MVGR College of Engineering
04.2009
Skills
Extensive knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards, fire protection procedures, HAZOP principles, SIL applications, incident management, CAPA implementation
In-depth knowledge of consequence analysis, hazard waste management, dust hazard analysis, hazardous area classification (HAC), risk management and Management Systems (ISO 9001, 45001 & ISO 14001)
Acquainted with identifying / developing training need analysis and launching EHS programs, Contractor management, spill response procedures, workers compensation claims management, PPE and SDS Management
Proficient in MS office and other basic computer applications with excellent management and organizational skills
Accomplishments
- Received recognition from Clariant global management team for improving safety awareness across the shopfloor and involving shopfloor team in PHA & Prestart up safety review (PSSR) meetings.
- Led and implemented Lock out Tag out (LOTO) project across the site considering various stored energies based on 29 CFR 1910.147 (The control of hazardous energy) which eliminated the stored energy-human interaction.
- Led the machine safety (zero access) project to safeguard the employees based on EN 13857 standard which reduced the cut injuries by 99% on the shopfloor.
- Performed mechanical equipment ignition risk assessments based on EN 13463 and implemented shopfloor controls.
- Implemented HAC zoning across the site considering NFPA 499, IEC 60079 & IEC 80079 which reduced the fire incidents by 98% on the shopfloor.
- Built successful hygiene programs based on techniques such as atmospheric monitoring, thermal stress & noise surveys based on ACGIH guidelines to provide ongoing worker support which reduced occupational illness by 95%.
- Received best monthly safety compliance performer award in Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories consecutively for 4 months.
Certification
PG in Manufacturing Management and Business Analytics from IIM Trichy. (2021-22)
Timeline
EHS Associate
Apotex
10.2022 - Current
Process Safety Engineer
Clariant India Limited
08.2021 - 06.2022
EHS Assistant Manager
Granules India Limited
12.2019 - 08.2021
Junior Safety Manager
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories
06.2018 - 02.2019
Senior Executive - EHS
Sai Life Sciences
04.2015 - 06.2018
Academic Consultant
Sri Venkateswara University
05.2013 - 04.2015
Masters - Chemical Engineering
IIT – Varanasi (BHU)
Bachelors - Chemical Engineering
MVGR College of Engineering
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Hindi
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