Sudheesh Kumar
Muscat,Sultanate Of Oman
Summary
HSSE Manager with extensive experience in implementing and managing comprehensive health, safety, and environment (HSE) programs. Demonstrated success in ensuring compliance with industry standards, minimizing risks, and cultivating a robust safety culture in dynamic operational settings. Expertise in hazard identification, risk assessment, incident investigation, and emergency preparedness. Proven track record in developing and delivering effective HSE training programs that enhance safety performance and drive organizational success.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Manager HSSE - UAE - Oman Hafeet Railway Project
Galfar Engineering & Contracting SAOG
Sohar Al Batinah North Governorate, Sultanate of Oman
2026.08 - Current
- Directed development and implementation of HSSE plans and procedures.
- Led organisation’s HSSE strategy and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Championed positive safety culture across all departments and project sites.
- Provided leadership and mentoring to HSSE teams and supervisors.
- Ensured compliance with local regulations, client requirements, and international standards.
- Monitored updates in HSSE legislation to implement necessary changes.
- Coordinated audits, inspections, and compliance assessments to identify risks.
- Oversaw hazard identification and risk assessment activities.
- Established robust control measures to minimise workplace risks.
- Led investigations into incidents, near misses, and environmental events.
- Developed and executed HSSE training programmes and awareness campaigns to enhance employee competencies.
- Implemented effective waste management and sustainability programmes.
- Developed comprehensive emergency response plans and coordinated drills with authorities.
- Managed site security systems and incident response strategies.
- Conducted thorough site inspections and prepared HSSE performance reports for management.
- Managing 41 HSSE staffs
Sr. HSE Manager
Louis Berger International (LBI-WSP)
Dhaka, Bangladesh
2023.08 - 2024.12
Project: Dhaka Elevated Highway
Managing Director
KK Construction
Kerala, India
2021.06 - 2023.08
Project: Own Villa Construction Company
HSE Manager
Galfar Engineering & Contracting SAOG
Muscat, Oman
2012.07 - 2020.12
Projects:
1. 4th Mill Pelletizing Unit - Vale Oman Pelletizing Company
2. Salalah LPG - Petrofac
3. Royal Oman Police Hospital - Airport Heights
4. Seeb Vacuum Sewer Network - Haya
5. Batinah Expressway - MOTC
Safety Engineer
Parsons International & Company LLC.
, Oman
2008.01 - 2012.05
Projects: Muscat Municipality & MOTC Infra Projects
Safety Officer
D. S. Constructions Limited
, Libya
2003.02 - 2007.11
Projects: Infrastructure, Building & Oil & Gas
Safety Officer
Soma Enterprise Ltd.
Noida
2001.09 - 2003.01
Project: Noida Highway
Safety Officer
COSTAIN
Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
2002.09 - 2002.11
Project: Train 3 Shutdown
Safety Officer
Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd.
Tripoli, Libya
1995.08 - 1999.06
Projects: LT220Kv & LT66Kv Transmission Line for Great Manmade River Project
Education
Diploma - Civil Engineering
Janardan Rai Nagar Rajasthan Vidyapeeth University
RajasthanDiploma - Fire & Safety Engineering
National Institute of Fire Engineering
KeralaSkills
Leadership in diverse environments
Teamwork
Adaptability
Organization
Training
Time management
HSE Management Systems
Risk Assessment
Incident Investigation
Emergency Preparedness
Safety Audits
HSE Training
Environmental Regulations
Construction Safety
OHSAS 18001
NEBOSH IGC
Safety Leadership
Risk Management
Compliance Assurance
HSE Program Development
Incident Analysis & Prevention
Staff recruitment
KPI tracking
Crisis handling
Certification
- NEBOSH IGC
- OHSAS 18001:2007 Lead Auditor
- ISO 45001:2018/Amendment 1:2024 Safety Management System
- OSHA 10 hr. Course
- PARSONS training in SHARP Management(Safety, Health and Risk Program)
- Incident Investigation and Reporting
- Advanced Scaffolding / Scaff Tag Inspector
- Heart Saver First Aid with CPR & AED (American Heart Association)
- Basic Fire Fighting Course (B.F.F.C) & Hot Work Standby (Das Island Fire Service Fire Training Centre, Abu-Dhabi)
Languages
English
Hindi
Malayalam
Speaks Arabic Fluently
Accomplishments
- Achieved 7.2 million safe man hours without Lost Time Injury in current project.
- Awarded the Oman Society of Contractors HSE Excellence Award 2019, recognizing contributions to fostering a strong safety culture and achieving outstanding HSE performance.
- Achieved 20 million man-hours without Lost Time Injury (LTI) on a major project, demonstrating a strong commitment to safety and effective implementation of HSE management systems.
- Successfully maintained 10 million man-hours without LTI on three separate projects, consistently exceeding industry benchmarks for safety performance.
- Consistently achieved 5 million man-hours without LTI across ten different projects, showcasing a proven track record of implementing and maintaining high safety standards.
Timeline
Manager HSSE - UAE - Oman Hafeet Railway Project
Galfar Engineering & Contracting SAOG
2026.08 - Current
Sr. HSE Manager
Louis Berger International (LBI-WSP)
2023.08 - 2024.12
Managing Director
KK Construction
2021.06 - 2023.08
HSE Manager
Galfar Engineering & Contracting SAOG
2012.07 - 2020.12
Safety Engineer
Parsons International & Company LLC.
2008.01 - 2012.05
Safety Officer
D. S. Constructions Limited
2003.02 - 2007.11
Safety Officer
COSTAIN
2002.09 - 2002.11
Safety Officer
Soma Enterprise Ltd.
2001.09 - 2003.01
Safety Officer
Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd.
1995.08 - 1999.06
Diploma - Civil Engineering
Janardan Rai Nagar Rajasthan Vidyapeeth University
Diploma - Fire & Safety Engineering
National Institute of Fire Engineering