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Vineeth Balan
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Dedicated HSE professional with a robust skill set in proactive HSE management, emergency preparedness, and KPI tracking. Demonstrates expertise in hazard identification and mitigation, PTW management, and safety audit compliance. Adept at managing HSE documentation and contractor HSE management while ensuring environmental compliance. Skilled in incident and accident investigation, construction safety management, and communication & leadership. Committed to maintaining compliance with UAE regulations (DM, Trakhees, JAFZA) and fostering compliance awareness across teams.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work history
Sr. HSE Advisor
Middle East Control Services
Dubai
12.2016 - 04.2026
- Responsible to lead the HSE team to oversee E&I Construction, Installation, testing and commissioning of Oil and gas storage tank farms, Process Refineries, oil berth and Marine loading arms, petrochemical plants, Jet fuel lines, pumping stations, EFSO, and Substations.
- Develop and enforce HSE policies and procedures, and ensure that all documentation is accurate and up-to-date.
- Achieved and maintained a Zero Lost Time Injury record throughout all the projects.
- Provide Proactive Safety to Contractors and Sub-contractors.
- Facilitate and coordinate HSE training and induction programs for site personnel.
- Conduct comprehensive Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment for high-risk tasks, ensuring controls are implemented and understood before execution.
HSE Officer
Automation Solutions FZE
Fujairah
10.2014 - 12.2016
- Responsible for handling Health & Safety across various Oil & Gas E & I EPC Projects in Green and Brown field.
- Ensure compliance towards HSE local & project regulations and requirements.
- Comply with client HSE Regulations.
- Provide Proactive Safety to Contractors, Sub-contractors
- Promote Zero Accident culture in work place.
Safety Officer
Catalyst Handling Resources
Doha
02.2014 - 05.2014
- Shut down work in Catalyst Cracking Unit at ORYX GTL Refineries, Ras Laffan Qatar
Safety Officer
Consilium Middle East FZE
Sharjah
04.2007 - 07.2009
- Responsible for handling Health & Safety across various Oil & Gas Projects in Green and Brown field for E & I EPC Projects.
- Collaborate with the Principal Contractor’s HSE team and client representatives to align safety standards, participate in safety meetings, and ensure emergency preparedness, driving continuous improvement in HSE performance.
Education
Diploma - Instrumentation Technology
Thrissur, Kerala 01.2005 - 01.2007
Skills
- Proactive HSE Management
- Emergency Preparedness
- KPI Tracking
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Hazard Identification & Mitigation
- PTW Management
- Safety Audit & Compliance
- HSE documentation
- Contractor HSE Management
- Environmental Compliance
- Incident & Accident Investigation
- Construction Safety Management
- Communication & Leadership
- Compliance with UAE Regulations (DM, Trakhees, JAFZA)
- Compliance awareness
Certification
- Level 6 NEBOSH International Diploma in OH&S (UK)
- Level 3 NEBOSH IGC in Occupational Health & Safety (UK)
- Diploma in HSE Management & Fire Engineering
- BS OSHAS 18001:2007 Lead Auditor
- Diploma in Computerized Instrumentation
- OPITO Approved Authorized Gas Tester level 1, 2 & 3
- OSHA 30 Hrs Training program in Occupational Safety and Health Standards
- Level 1 Fire Safety Fundamentals
- Emergency First Aider (Highfield Level 3)
LANGUAGES
- Hindi
- Malayalam
- Tamil
PROJECTS & CLIENTS
Aquachemie Petrochemical Storage Tanks Terminal,, Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai, UAE, Petrochemical Terminal at Plot B052F02, Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai, UAE, Horizon Emirates Jebel Ali Terminals, Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai, UAE, EPPCO International Ltd, Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai, UAE, Ecomar Energy Solutions, Fujairah, UAE, Port of Fujairah, Fujairah Oil Tanker Terminals, Fujairah, UAE, Vtti Crude Tank Terminals, Fujairah, UAE, Vopak Horizon Fujairah Terminals - Phase 5 Expansion Project, Fujairah, UAE, AMIA Dubai World Central (DWC) Fuel Farm, Dubai ,UAE, Star Energy Adverio, Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai, UAE
DECLERATION
I hereby declare that the above given information is correct and true to my knowledge and belief.
Accomplishments
ADOHS General Safety Practitioner
Timeline
Sr. HSE Advisor
Middle East Control Services
12.2016 - 04.2026
HSE Officer
Automation Solutions FZE
10.2014 - 12.2016
Safety Officer
Catalyst Handling Resources
02.2014 - 05.2014
Safety Officer
Consilium Middle East FZE
04.2007 - 07.2009
Diploma - Instrumentation Technology
01.2005 - 01.2007