Krishnakanth B N, Ph.D., CMSE®

Experience

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  Crystal aqua purity systems

  Aug 2013 - Jun 2014

  Business Analyst-Environment
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  Infosys

  Jun 2014 - Apr 2015

  EHS-Executive

  A) Health, Safety & Environment● Implementation of EHS management systems● Handled a team of 5 members involving in EHS data management, Safety observers, EHS operation support member, developing the annual training calendars, growth plan, reviewing individual objectives and goals etc. ● Conduct periodic Evacuation drill for emergency preparedness for industrial hazards● Implementing Environment (ISO 14001), Health & Safety (OHSAS), and Sustainability objectives.● Green initiatives-Organic waste converter implementations, CFL tube disposer, & biogas plants across the locations, Greenery development plans & targets.● Conduct Ergonomic assessment of workstations● Form Emergency Response Team.● Implement Safety and Environmental processes for Development Centers in India.● Incident reporting with root cause analysis.● Involve Management committee members and EHS committee members in safety activities.● Generate Monthly Safety, Energy & Environment report● Prepare and present Safety, Energy and Environment presentation to ManagementCommittee on monthly basis● Conduct monthly 5S audits and report results to the Management● Ensure all legal requirements are complied● Identify Personnel protective equipment for different jobs in the plant and ensure replenishment of the same periodically.● Vendor section and technology evaluation for EHS requirements.● Prepare Safety & Environment work instructions and train operators and contractors for every job in the campus. B) Trainings and awareness:● Train all employees including contract employees on safety, environment, 5S, ISO 14001, & OHSAS 18001.● WTP/STP operators, biomedical / hazardous waste handlers on plant operation and safety. Show less

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  DENSO

  Mar 2015 - Dec 2018

  Officer-SHE

  • Successfully Implemented EHS Management Systems.• Led a Diverse Team of 15 Members Across Various Operations in a Manufacturing Plant, Including STP/ETP Operations, Hazardous Waste Management, Waste Segregation and Handling, Fire Extinguisher Maintenance, and Biogas Plant O&M.• Fostered a Bottom-Up Approach Culture by Involving Workers/Associates in Decision-Making, such as PPE Selection and Encouraging Ideas/Kaizens for Process Safety Enhancement.• Utilized Technology for Safety Training, Including Virtual Training on Heavy Object Handling and Feel the Pain Simulation for High-Risk Operations.• Prepared Annual Budget Plans for EHS Operations, Managed Approved Budgets, and Provided Periodical Reporting on Budget Consumption Plans/Actuals.• Kept Management Informed of Dynamic Environmental Regulations, Planning Projects to Exceed Applicable Compliance Requirements.• Successfully Implemented a Biogas Plant from Canteen Food Waste, Including Technology Evaluation, Vendor Selection, Piloting, Cost Budgeting Approval, and Implementation.• Managed Supplier Safety, Creating Awareness During Annual Supplier Conferences and Conducting Audits Post Self-Assessments.• Conducted EHS Training for the Team, Prepared Annual Health Check Calendars for Those Involved in Hazardous Operations.• Executed Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment.• Periodically Conducted Evacuation Drills for Emergency Preparedness Regarding Industrial Hazards.• Implemented Environmental (ISO 14001), Health & Safety (OHSAS), and Sustainability Objectives.• Managed Incident Reporting with Root Cause Analysis.• Engaged Management Committee Members and EHS Committee Members in Safety Activities.• Oversaw Solid Waste Management, Hazardous Waste Management, and Disposal.• Conducted Trend Analysis of Environmental Monitoring Results, Submitting Reports to Top Management.● Permitting ,Monthly and annual returns filing to State Pollution Control Boards. Show less

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  Amazon Development Center

  Dec 2018 - Jun 2024

  Project management: Driving Continuous Improvement in EHSMS through Expert Involvement in Internal Development, Implementation, and Management of Global Audit Programs Aligned with Worldwide Business Units.Risk management: Effective Audit Delivery and Improvement Support: Ensuring Adherence to Group Audit Program and Facilitating Follow-Up of Improvement Actions in Regional Business UnitsRegulatory compliance: Tracking, Assessing, and Reporting on Emerging Trends and Legislation, Communicating Relevant Information on Legal Requirements within Area of Expertise and Geography.● Global End-to-End Management of Internal and External Audit Programs: EHSMS and Legal Compliance Audits Across Diverse Business Units.● Strategic Planning for Internal Audits: Collaborating with EHS Audit Leadership to Establish Continuous Feedback Loops for Achieving Excellence in Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Standards.● Driving EHS Innovation: Recommending and Championing Enhanced Strategies, Programs, and Technology Aligned with Audits to Foster the Adoption of EHS Excellence and Catalyze Change Across Stakeholders.● Efficient Implementation of Comprehensive EHS Audits: Executing Internal and External Audits, Compliance and Management System Audits, Data Verification Audits, and More, Aligned with Business Requirements Across Regions and Business Units.● Strategic Oversight of EHS Internal Audit Process: Planning, Conducting, and Managing Audits, Team Training and Selection, Result Reporting to Management, and Monitoring Action Plans for Closure Verification.● Guiding Performance Excellence: Recommending and Supporting Adjustments to Audit Programs for Evaluating Business and Site Compliance with EHS Standards and Local Legal Requirements.● Enabling Global Alignment: Analyzing Trending Reports Worldwide to Identify Common EHS Issues, Collaborating with Operations EHS Partners and Early Intervention Teams for Proactive Changes Addressing Deficiencies Show less

  • Manager II- Worldwide EHS

    Jul 2022 - Jun 2024

  • Manager-Worldwide EHS

    Dec 2018 - Jul 2022
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  Amazon

  Jun 2024 - now

  WHS Audit Manager