Akshay Kumar
Abu Dhabi,UAE
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven HSE professional with 8+ years of experience in implementing and monitoring health, safety, and
environmental standards across oil & gas construction, MEP, infrastructure, and industrial turnaround projects in the GCC and India.
Skilled in hazard identification, risk assessment, incident investigation, and compliance with OSHA, ISO 45001, and local regulatory requirements. Proven ability to conduct site audits, deliver toolbox talks, and drive a strong safety culture across diverse teams. Recognized for reducing workplace incidents through proactive monitoring, safety trainings and continuous improvement initiatives. NEBOSH-certified with strong communication, leadership, and reporting skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2018
2018
years of post-secondary education
Work history
SR HSE OFFICER
Nasser S. Al Hajri Corp.
Abu Dhabi, UAE
06.2024 - 11.2025
- Ensure work ongoing in compliance with Bouroge work management system and Technimont permit to work system.
- Enforce safe work practice and procedures.
- Give advice to my subordinates on different health and safety matters.
- Ensure compliance with plant HSE procedure and regulation.
- Conduct and coordinate trainings and daily toolbox meeting.
- Ensure workforce are competent to carried out their assigned task safely.
- Identify the unsafe act and condition in the workplace and provide control measure to mitigate it.
- Prepare and maintain HSE records.
- Ensure operations are going in compliance with HSE procedure and standards.
- Participate in walkthrough, observation tour inspection and audit.
- Take control measures to prevent injuries and illness.
- Continuously implement safe system of work.
HSE ENGINEER
Blue Star Limited
Bengaluru, India
04.2023 - 06.2024
- Implemented HSE plans, procedures, and safe work practices for MEP and HVAC projects.
- Conducted periodic safety audits, inspections, and compliance assessments.
- Lead incident investigations and ensured timely closure of corrective actions.
- Delivered training programs on PPE usage, Fire safety, and emergency response.
- Reviewed method statements, risk assessments, and work permits for critical tasks.
- Coordinated with project managers to ensure adherence to safety standards.
- Prepared detailed safety performance reports and documentation.
HSE ENGINEER
Micron Electricals
Bengaluru, India
12.2019 - 03.2023
- Managed site safety operations for electrical and ELV projects across multiple sites.
- Ensured compliance with HSE policies, statutory requirements, and client guidelines.
- Identified unsafe acts/conditions and implemented corrective measures.
- Prepared and delivered daily toolbox talks and safety-related training.
- Conducted mock drills, emergency preparedness exercises, and risk assessments.
- Prepared daily/weekly/monthly safety reports and documentation.
SAFETY OFFICER
Bhilai Steel Plant (SAIL)
Bhilai, India
11.2017 - 02.2019
- Assisted in implementing safety management systems for plant operations.
- Conducted safety inspections, hazard assessments, and compliance monitoring.
- Participate emergency response drills.
- Supported investigation of incidents and maintained safety records.
- Ensured safe execution of material handling, fabrication, and maintenance activities.
- Collaborated with plant HSE teams to improve workplace safety standards.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Indian Institution of Engineers
Diploma - Fire and Safety Engineering
TV Rheinland NIFE Academy Pvt. Ltd
Languages
English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Malayalam
Native
Tamil
Fluent
Kanada
Advanced
Trainings & Awareness
- First Aid training Approved by BOROUGE
- ERT by BOROUGE approved
- BOROUGE Work Management System (WMS)
- Work at height
- Confined space training
- Pre-commissioning and commissioning
- Behavior based safety training (BBS)
- Heat Stress Awareness Training
Projects
- Client: Borouge (Joint Venture of ADNOC & Borealis).
Consultant: Worley Parson.
Main Contractor: Technimont SPA.
Project: Borouge 4, a new polyolefins complex being built in Ruwais by major shareholders ADNOC and Borealis. - Client: JP Morgan Chase
Consultant: Colliers
- Client: Wells Fargo
Consultant: Colliers
- Client: Oracle
Consultant: CBRE/Colliers
- Client: Nvidia Graphics
Consultant: JLL
- Client: Google
Consultant: Savills
Approvals & Certifications
- ADNOC/BOROUGE Approved
- NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC)
- ISO 45001:2018 Certified – Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems
- NEBOSH HSE Introduction to Incident Investigation
- IOSH - MS
Timeline
SR HSE OFFICER
Nasser S. Al Hajri Corp.
06.2024 - 11.2025
HSE ENGINEER
Blue Star Limited
04.2023 - 06.2024
HSE ENGINEER
Micron Electricals
12.2019 - 03.2023
SAFETY OFFICER
Bhilai Steel Plant (SAIL)
11.2017 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Technology - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Indian Institution of Engineers
Diploma - Fire and Safety Engineering
TV Rheinland NIFE Academy Pvt. Ltd