Vigneshu Raja

Experienced and results-driven Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Professional with over 
8+ years in power, oil & gas, fabrication, thermal power plant and water treatment projects. 
Proven ability to lead HSE functions in high-risk construction environments including 
subsea loadouts, MEP installations, and environmental systems. Strong record of 
implementing proactive safety measures, ensuring compliance, and achieving zero-LTI 
targets. 

GRADIANT INDIA PVT LTD - Bangalore 
Sr.HSE Engineer | Aug 2023 – Present 
• Leading HSE supervision for ETP, STP, WRS & WTP including mechanical, electrical, and 
piping erection, fabrication & commissioning. 
• Developed and implemented site-specific safety plans, risk assessments, and emergency 
response drills. 
• Monitoring permit-to-work systems, confined space, hot work, LOTO compliance, and 
chemical safety. 
• Delivered regular training sessions for plant operators and maintenance teams to 
strengthen HSE awareness. 
• Coordinated with third-party auditors and pollution control board inspections for 
compliance reporting.  
• Conducted routine safety audits, hazard identifications, and risk assessments across 
O&M activities. 
• Led toolbox talks and safety induction training for over 150+ personnel, improving 
safety awareness. 
L&T Energy Hydrocarbon (MFFK) - Chennai 
Safety Engineer | Dec 2021 – Aug 2023 
• Oversaw safety in the 98/2 Subsea Fabrication Project (ONGC, McDermott, Baker 
Hughes). 
• Managed HSE during structural fabrication, heavy lifting, loadout, hydrotesting, and 
commissioning at jetty. 
• Ensured zero LTI through proactive safety audits, toolbox talks, and team engagement. 
Supervised HSE compliance during erection, commissioning, and loadout of subsea 
structures and modules.

• Ensured safe heavy lifting, rigging, and loadout operations at the jetty in coordination 
with marine and structural teams. 
• Verified lifting plans, load charts, and conducted pre-task safety briefings for complex 
operations. 
• Monitored confined space entries, welding, cutting, and hydrotesting activities to align 
with safety protocols. 
• Maintained incident-free operations through proactive risk assessments and real-time 
monitoring. 
• Interfaced with client safety representatives and third-party inspection agencies for 
audits and approvals. 
KP Constructions Pvt Ltd – Madurai 
Safety Officer | Mar 2021 – Nov 2021 
• Supervised general construction safety including excavation, formwork, and scaffolding. 
• Conducted daily site inspections and safety trainings. 
• Delivered regular training sessions for plant operators and maintenance teams to 
strengthen HSE awareness. 
ARUN Industries Pvt Ltd. 
Thermal Power Plant (NCTPS) Stage I, North Chennai 
Safety Supervisor | Aug 2019 – Feb 2021 
• Supervised day-to-day safety operations in the Internal Coal Handling System of a 
thermal power plant. 
• Ensured compliance with safety standards during conveyor operation, crusher 
maintenance, and stacking/reclaiming processes. 
CPCL (Oil & Gas Refinery) 
Safety Supervisor | Jun 2017 – July 2019 
• Monitored and enforced safety protocols in the coke handling unit, ensuring adherence 
to Oil & Gas industry standards. 
• Oversaw safe operation of conveyor systems, silo loading, and coke disposal processes. 
• Coordinated with plant operations and maintenance teams during scheduled cleaning, 
repair, and shutdown activities. 
• Conducted hazard identification, PTW (Permit to Work) audits, and confined space 
entry monitoring. 
• Delivered safety toolbox talks and training to improve team awareness and reduce 
incident

• M.E in Industrial safety Engineering |2023-2025|Nsn college of Techology
• B.E. in Mechanical Engineering | 2012 – 2016 | Sethu Institute of 
• HSC (12th Grade) | 2011 – 2012 | C.S.R Matric School, Madurai. 
• SSLC (10th Grade) | 2009 – 2010 | E.B.G Matric School, Madurai.