VIRALKUMAR GHEEWALA
Certified Internal Auditor of OHSAS 18001:2007, ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 9001:2015
SENIOR PROFESSIONAL
Over 14 Years of Experience
Lifetime Membership of National Safety
Council of India (LM-GJT105)
American Society of Safety Engineers
(Member ID: 10083043)
Core Competencies
HSE Management & Monitoring
Process Safety Standard Development
Prevention System Implementation
Process Safety Management
Process Improvement Strategies
Team Building & Leadership
Incident Investigation/Reporting
Training & Development
New System Implementation
HSE System Certification
 Academic Details
Certification & Diploma
HSE Standard Management | Risk & Safety Management | Process Safety Management |
Compliance & Reporting | Safety Capability Building Management
Location Preference: Gujarat
gheewalaviralkumar@gmail.com +91-9099062669 v_gheewala
Profile Summary
 Currently associated with Alembic Pharmaceutical Limited as Sr. Manager - SH&E; directing
major SH&E operations while supporting different teams and implementing process level
changes by conducting various analysis and sharing the same with the board suggesting
required advancements
 Successfully formulated new operational procedures; quality improvement initiatives; building
strategies to drive profitability; developed new standards and collaborated with senior
management to improve the process through regular audits and developing innovative
procedures to ensure complete control
 Expertise in implementing process improvements through conducting analysis like PHA, HAZOP,
What-if conducted investigation of Accident / Incident and suggested preventive measures
through techniques like Why-Why Analysis, Fishbone Diagram, Trend Analysis to identify the
areas of improvement; developing an accident/incident record for on-site and off-site accidents;
targeting zero accidents & observations
 Acted as a bridge between Local Regulatory Agencies for the SHE program; ensured
submission of applicable monthly, quarterly and annual environmental reports and ensured
legal compliance
 Delivered significant cost savings, operational efficiency & required ROI in the quality
management projects through process, budget & cost control measures; attended various HSE
review meetings at least once in a month or at lesser intervals as specified in the project HSE
plan/HSEMS
 Recognized trainings needs and designing required trainings modules; successfully
implemented training modules to ensure high competence in technology and trends;
mentored & coached group of Plant safety representatives for implementation of safety
management systems at various line functions
 Leading motivational programs like awards / rewards system in consultation with Department
Head for developing and maintaining interest of workmen in behaving responsibly for
establishing / maintaining Safe conditions
 A risk mitigator & enterprising leader with skills in leading personnel towards
accomplishment of common goals
 Post Diploma in Industrial Environmental Technology & Management from TEB, Gujarat in 2018
 NEBOSH International General Certification, 2012
 Post Diploma in Industrial Safety from TEB, 2008
 BE (Mechanical) from LD College of Engineering, Gujarat University, 2004
 Effective Leadership At UPL Limited
 Process & Powder Handling Hazards by GVS Ciba-tech
 Workshop on HAZOP Study by IIT Gandhinagar
 OHSAS 18001:2007, ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor
 Trained as Mentor of Behaviour Based Safety Management System
 Incident Investigation Techniques by DuPont
 Trained as Trainer of “5S” Housekeeping by Centre of Excellence
 Gas Network Management at Bhilai Steel Plant, Chhattisgarh
 First Aider by St. John Ambulance Association
 Work Experience
Alembic Pharmaceutical Ltd., Vadodara as
Sr. Manager - SH&E
Since Oct’18
Heading implementation of Safety, Health & Environment Management System, Lab Safety Management Systems & spearheading entire functions of
preparation, review and modifications of risk assessments of Chemical process & powder handling systems, 1st & 2nd party audits in line with corporate
standards, Fire protection system commissioning, developing departmental procedures, budget, recruitment, capability building, various ISO audits,
Evaluation of PSM critical equipment’s and appliances and loss prevention.
 Upgraded & Implemented overall HSE standards and procedures for API unit.
 Statutory / legal compliances and laisioning with factory inspector.
 Conducted PSM & LSM training & develop PSM capability within organization & provided PSM inputs and developed system to find PSM
input during new product development/introduction/new plant construction
 Took new initiatives towards the process and developed new standards, guidance documents and training modules on process safety, Lab
Safety, workplace safety and so on to keep the employees updated of all compliances and processes maintained.
 Took new initiatives towards the process and developed new standards, guidance documents and training modules on process safety, Lab
Safety, workplace safety and so on to keep the employees updated of all compliances and processes maintained.
 Executed 2nd party audits through liaising with Safety Team Members to check compliance status for various safety management system and
bridge the gap in coordination with line management and update status to TOP management

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd., Hyderabad as

Lead (PSM & LSM - SME) – Corporate SH&E
Feb’18 – Oct’18
Significant Accomplishments:
 Upgraded & Implemented overall HSE standards and procedures across the organization
 Successfully managed and ensured statutory / legal compliances
 Knowledge of SHE standard NFPA, OSHA, API, technical reference books for preparing corporate standard documents
 Conducted PSM & LSM training & develop PSM capability within organization & provided PSM inputs and developed system to find PSM
input during new product development/introduction/new plant construction
 Took new initiatives towards the process and developed new standards, guidance documents and training modules on process safety, Lab
Safety, workplace safety and so on to keep the employees updated of all compliances and processes maintained.
 Executed 2nd party audits through liaising with Safety Team Members to check compliance status for various safety management system and
bridge the gap in coordination with line management and update status to TOP management
 Drove medical surveillance program in consultation with occupational health practitioner, established occupational and toxicological risk
assessment program process determining the severity of drug before production
 Identified risks in consultation with the line management for all hazardous substance handling activities as per Scope of Work to evaluate
the compliance of control measures and conduct a review of the risk assessment.

UPL Limited, Vapi as Manager (Lead) - HSE

Dec’15 – Jan’18
Significant Accomplishments:
 Implemented process safety management requirements.
 Enabled process improvements through conducting analysis like Fire Risk Assessment, HAC, HAZOP, What-if, LOPA, FMEA, QRA, HAZID, MOC.
 Established process for SHE regulatory compliances.
 Developed site specific Emergency Response & Contingency Plan (ERCP)

Reliance Corporate IT Park Ltd., Jamnagar as Sr. Manager–HSE

Nov’13-Nov’15
Significant Accomplishments:
 Coordinated for implementing process safety management as per DuPont standards and led various process safety studies.
 Led construction safety standards Implementation for heavy lifting operations.

L&T-MHI Boiler Pvt. Ltd., Surat as Assistant Manager-HSE

Feb’11- Nov’13
Significant Accomplishment
 Implemented BSC Five Star Specifications – 2013 and received Sword of Honor for BSC Five Star Award in L&T-MHI Boiler, Surat
 Drove IMS (OHSAS 18001 & ISO 14001:2015) as a management representative
 Established Behavioral based safety management system

Gujarat Gas Company Ltd., Surat as Sr. Executive-HSE

Jun’10 - Jan’11
Established trainings management system & internal auditing process

Essar Steel Limited, Surat as Sr. Engineer-HSE

Apr’05 - Apr’10
Participated in ensuring standards like Workplace safety standards, process safety standards i.e. PTW, HAZOP studies, PSSR, LOTO, Machine
guarding, working at height, scaffolding management, confined space.
 IT Skills
MS Office, Windows, SAP, DNV –PHAST6.8, ALOHA

Personal Details
Date of Birth: 26th May 1983
Languages Known: Gujarat, Hindi and English
Passport Details: L4243645 (Valid till: 16/10/2023)
Address: 18, Krishna Row house, Opp. Mangal Vihar Row House, Near D T Farm, Nr. Jalarm Temple, Adajan, Surat 395009