Rohit Chitkara

Experience

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  BP Shipping, KOTC and AET

  Aug 2003 - May 2009

  Navigating Officer

  - Responsible for overseeing all managerial aspects of the ship, confined space operations and navigation - Responsible for guiding & mentoring the team, creating awareness of all processes, procedures and other requirements to support any issues- Responsible for planning and execution of the safe shipping and carriage of cargo- Conducted fire and boat drills as directed as well as weekly safety meetings and orientation of new personnel- Responsible for performing all administrative tasks including error free documentation and recorded maintenance- Implemented the system policy & procedures on the ships while outlining the steps to be taken in implementing maintenance program for smooth operations across the units Show less

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  SMIT Singapore Pte. Ltd.

  Mar 2010 - Jul 2011

  Senior QHSE Executive

  - Ensured that adequate resources and shore based support are available for the fleet and promoted awareness for customer requirements throughout the company- Devised effective strategies for total compliance to security policy and intercepted violations for quick corrections- Assisted the implementation of new or existing SHEQ-related legislation, rules and company standards to include fire prevention, health and safety awareness training- Oversaw internal and external Audits and ensured all findings are resolved within defined timelines- Aided in the development of monthly SHEQ Communication plans for all sites and levels of staff- Provided support & expertise to line management in incident investigation and reporting (including dangerous occurrences and occupational diseases)- Conducted occupational health & safety related surveys including noise, lighting, exposure to chemical substances and made associated recommendations Show less

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  Columbia Shipmanagement

  Jul 2011 - Jan 2016

  Company Security Officer / Deputy QSHE Manager / Deputy DPA

  - Responsible for managing the security operations for a diverse fleet of over 30 ships (Dry and Wet Ships)- Accountable for monitoring and analyzing safety key performance indicators, conducing internal ISM/ISPS/ISO 9000 14001 Audits & Inspection on vessels- Responsible for developing & implementing Ship Security Plans (SSP), submitting and getting them approved for their placement aboard- Ensured strict observance of preventive measures to contain intrusions or criminal trespass past security systems, in accordance with Global Security guidelines- Proactively carried out risk assessment of threats against all assets and vulnerability within areas of responsibility (including personnel, property and operations and reputation)- Sensitized the workforce across departments on security concerns through structured training programsand regularly evaluated occupational health and safety training activities- Responsible for TMSA compliance, investigating incidents, identifying trends and preparing reports for the senior management- Coordinated ship’s passage through the Gulf of Aden, registered vessel movement with UKMTO/MSCHOA & submitting application to Naval Convoys giving guidelines to the vessels- Monitored effective communication & co-operation between the Ship Security Officer and the relevant Port Security Facility Officers- Ensured that the Ship Security Alert System are tested at regular intervals as specified in Ship Security Plan and the confirmation from Flag State Authority is obtained as and when required- Acted as the link between the vessels and the company on all matters affecting the Quality, Safety & Health and the protection of the Environment Show less

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  LafargeHolcim

  Feb 2016 - now

  Health and Safety Head
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  Global E-Commerce

  Oct 2016 - now

  Entrepreneur at Global E-commerce