Bikram Baruah

About the Candidate

Engr. BIKRAM JEET BARUAH, (BE, Nebosh IGC, Lead auditor OHSAS 18001/ISO 45001, ISO 14001)

Contact: +974 33173621 | Email: bikramjbaruah@rediffmail.com | Location: Doha, QATAR | Linkedin

HSE, Environment, Sustainability, Energy, ESG Leader

≈ HSE & Sustainability Governance ≈ Energy Management ≈ Project & Program Management

≈ Facilities Management ≈ Renewable energy ≈ Waste ≈ ESG ≈

Sector Exposure: Oil & Gas, Energy, LNG, Refinery, Petrochemical, Construction,

Transportation, Power & Utilities

Experienced Chemical Engineer with a focus on Energy, HSE, Sustainability. Over 25 years of global experience in leading roles, partnering with stakeholders across industries, governments, academic sectors. A forward-thinking leader in developing best practices, integrating sustainable development, HSE policies into national frameworks. Skilled in coaching, strategic advising, change management, with expertise in HSE standards, performance auditing, data analysis. Proficient in driving organizational growth, managing complex changes in fast-paced settings.

n  KEY SKILLS

♦ Energy Management ♦ Health, Safety, Environmental (HSE) Governance ♦ Sustainable Development Strategy ♦ Project Management ♦ Program Management ♦ Facilities Management ♦ Strategic Planning ♦ Policy Development ♦ Environmental Compliance ♦ Safety Management Systems ♦ Risk Assessment, Management controls ♦ Accident / incident investigation ♦ Quality Assurance, Control (QA/QC) ♦ Performance Evaluation& Management ♦ Organizational Development ♦ Training, Development ♦ HSE Systems Implementation ♦ Stakeholder Engagement ♦ Data Analytics, Reporting ♦ Budget Management, Cost Control ♦ Procurement Process, supply chain,, resource management ♦ Tender Evaluation, Bid documentation ♦ Contract Management ♦ Microsoft Office Suite, Power BI, Blueworks, ASANA, SAP Proficiency ♦ Project Planning Tools (MS Project, Primavera P6), AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop,  Minitab, ArcGIS ♦ Leadership, Team Management ♦ Creative innovative solutions ♦ Effective Communication ♦ Negotiation ♦ Team Collaboration ♦ NEBOSH International General Certificate ♦ ISO 14001 lead auditor, OHSAS 18001 Lead Auditor ♦ ISO 50001 Energy Management Training ♦ ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management ♦ Analyze operational functions, processes, workflow ♦ Emergency Response Team, Crisis management, resilience ♦ Electric Vehicle, facilities – safety & response ♦ First Aid, CPR, ERT ♦ Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) Reporting ♦ Carbon Footprint Analysis |Waste Management, recycle ♦ Lifecycle Assessment (LCA)

n  BUSINESS VALUE OFFERED

r Extensive hands-on experience in major projects across refinery, petrochemical, gas cracker, polyethylene, polyester, bio-gas, and renewable energy sectors.

r Involved in key programs such as the Global Flare Reduction Program (GGFR), GPCA Waste Free Environment Campaign, Qatar Industry Sustainability Program, and Performance & Excellence Awards scheme.

r Expertise in providing engineering solutions to enhance operational efficiency and safety while aligning with business, safety, environmental, financial, and operational objectives at minimal cost.

r Proven ability in team development, fostering collaborative relationships, enhancing team capabilities, and identifying leadership talent through training needs assessments.

r Skilled in developing HSE sustainability performance indicators, implementing Monitoring-Reporting-Verification (MRV) audit systems, conducting performance benchmarking against international standards, and managing all project phases from feasibility studies to shutdowns.

n  PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

r Received the Certificate of Appreciation for speaking at the Qatar Sustainability Expo & Workshop and UN COP18 in 2012, and was honored with the Al Hasba Award by Qatar Petroleum/QatarEnergy in 2012 for developing the SDIR Programme.

o    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOl1F5bOK38UU;/

o    https://www.qatarenergy.qa/en/MediaCenter/Publications/2013 Sustainability Report

o    https://www.qatarenergy.qa/en/MediaCenter/Publications/2012 Sustainability Report

r Awarded Special Appreciation for Judges during the Environment Day Campaign by the Ministry of Environment-Qatar-Indian Cultural Centre in 2015 and achieved the Highest Rating 1 – Distinguished Contributor by Qatar Petroleum (2012, 2013) and Mowasalat (2020).

r Received multiple certificates of appreciation, including for the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS-UK) in October 2017 and Mowasalat Health & Safety Week Event in December 2017.

r Served as Management Representative for Health, Safety, and Environment at Mowasalat since 2016, overseeing ISO compliance, audits, corrective actions, and process improvements, and led initiatives for major events such as the AFC Asian Cup 2023 and FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

r Recognized for contributions to FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 transportation, spoke at the 3rd OSH Conference & Exhibition in Doha in April 2019, and received appreciation certificates for transportation safety and emergency drills in MoEHE schools during 2022-23, with extensive experience in polyester manufacturing, petrochemicals, and refinery operations.

n  WORK EXPERIENCE

Job Title: “Head of Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) / HSE Specialist”                    16 June 2016 – 28 Feb 2024

Company: Mowasalat (Karwa), Doha, Qatar

r  Implemented HSE principles and emergency response management, including leading crisis committees during COVID-19, and integrated sustainability into HSE practices.

r  Oversaw HSE protocols for 7 bus depots and 8 stations, ensuring safety and compliance through construction, commissioning, and management phases.

r  Planned and benchmarked HSEQ KPIs against ISO standards, conducted audits, managed GHG, energy, fire safety, and sustainability, and organized safety and emergency drills.

r  Formulated QA/QC objectives, coordinated operational procedures to enhance reliability and cost efficiency, and managed audits, document control, and compliance with ISO standards and Qatar regulations.

r  Led the Safety Culture project, engaged stakeholders in HSE compliance and sustainability, and directed a team of 20 HSE professionals, 40 fire/emergency responders, and security personnel, while serving as MR for HSE and leading initiatives such as the Qatar National Vision 2030 project for bus electrification and charging station development.

Job Title: “Energy, HSE, Sustainability Advisor”                                                               22 Jun 2015-15 Jun 2016

Company: International Consulting group (ICG), Doha, Qatar

r  Provided consultancy and advisory services to businesses and institutions in India and the GCC, specializing in Energy, HSE Management, and Sustainability governance, and led research on sustainability programs for SMEs.

r  Enhanced regional and international recognition by integrating sustainability practices aligned with company and national objectives and showcasing the company’s impact on national development and strategic plans.

r  Managed data for benchmarking sector performance, including Mass-Energy Balance, GHG reduction, and sustainability excellence, while developing and implementing strategic frameworks, policies, and procedures for effective sustainability management.

r  Engaged the public through outreach programs to promote community involvement and created strategic plans focused on sustainability management practices for various organizations and sectors.

r  Specialized in data analysis for Energy, HSE, Sustainability, and ESG metrics, and submitted project proposals in the GCC and Africa for SME development, sustainability, and Agri-Green projects, earning ICG endorsement for industrial development.

Job Title: “Specialist Sustainable Projects”                                                                    15 Dec 2008 – 21 Jun 2015

Company: QatarEnergy (Qatar Petroleum), Doha, Qatar

r  As Sectoral Focal Point for Qatar Petroleum’s Energy & Industry Sector, I lead all Environmental and Sustainable Development initiatives, including crafting HSE Sustainability Guidelines, evaluating new project proposals, and managing HSE Sustainability data from acquisition to reporting.

r  Conduct techno-economic studies and feasibility assessments for sustainable development projects aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030, focusing on energy-water efficiency, GHG reduction, and waste minimization.

r  Develop and oversee quality control/assurance programs, ensuring compliance with standards and integrating sustainable principles into national policies and HSSE frameworks, while managing sectoral and national sustainability initiatives.

r  Expand the Qatar Energy & Industry Sector Sustainability (QEISS) Programme by implementing a 5-year strategy, introducing an Awards scheme, and ensuring governance and quality assurance across environment, safety, renewable energy, and efficiency projects.

r  Launch the Sustainability Data Management System (SDMS) for secure data handling, lead stakeholder engagement and mentoring, and represent Qatar at major international conferences like Rio+20 and COP18, driving excellence and sustainability practices.

Job Title: “Manager CDM Projects”                                                                                03 Jan 1997 – 01 Dec 2008

Company: Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), Mumbai, India

r Over a decade of experience in business operations management, specializing in strategic planning and operational optimization.

r Achievements include registering 2 out of 5 CDM projects for Reliance Industries at UNFCCC, working on various CDM and Sustainable Development projects, and establishing the HSE Centre of Excellence at RIL Group Manufacturing Services.

r Successfully optimized an LPG Plant for C2+ product conversion using ‘ASPEN’ software and benchmarked performance in Production, Six-Sigma, HSE, and Captive Power Plant operations.

r Led CO2 reduction projects under CDM, collaborated with government bodies for events and partnerships, and supported Reliance sites with energy monitoring and process optimization.

r Managed performance monitoring, CAPEX, Six Sigma, and HSE for Group Manufacturing Services, overseeing CAPEX projects and expansions, and leading safety and performance initiatives, including Dupont Safety Management and the ICMA Award for HSE excellence.

Job Title: “Process Engineer (Projects, Operations & HSE)”                                             28 Apr 1994 – 31 Dec 1996

Company: Prag Bosimi Synthetics Limited, India

Job Title: “Data Analyst / Collector”                                                                                          11 Mar 1994 – 27 Apr 1994

Company: Nodal Centre, National Technical Manpower Information System, Guwahati, India

(Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govenment of India )

n  EDUCATION / ACADEMIC DEGREE

r Bachelor of Engineering (B.Engg.), Major in Chemical Engineering

o   Institute: Assam Engineering College, Gauhati University, India

o   Achievement: Graduated First Division, University Topper (1st Position)

n  CREDENTIALS- PROFESSIONAL ENHANCEMENT (CERTIFICATION, TRAINING & COURSES)

r NEBOSH IGC International General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety, Feb 2018

r LEAD Auditor OHSAS 18001 (Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems), CQI, IRCA certified, Mar 2018

r LEAD Auditor ISO 14001(Environmental Management system), CQI, IRCA certified, May 2018

r ISO 50001:2011 Energy Management Systems Awareness Training, TUV Sud, Nov 2018

r Implementation course ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems), TUV Sud, Sep 2018

r Risk Assessment, Controls Workshop Program, TUV, Sep 2018

r Training certificates of 15 HSE related training programs through the Virtual Reality Hardware/ VR Headset,  Controls, by M/s Next World, January2024

r Behaviour based Safety training Certificate – DISS-Qatar,2019

r ISO 14001, EMS Training Workshop – Qatar Petroleum, 2011

r Middle East Petrochemical Forum Workshop – Fleming Gulf, 2009

r EVSE Safety & Emergency Incident responder Training involving  Electric Vehicle Stored Energy (EVSE) , Charging stations, Energy Security Agency (ESA), USA, Sep 2022

r Commercial EV Safety & Emergency Incident responder involving Commercial Electric Vehicle (EV), ESA-USA. Sep 2022

r Commercial CNG Vehicle Safety & Emergency Incident responder involving Commercial CNG Vehicle, ESA-USA. Sep 2022

r Training Certificate in Procurement Process supply chain management, Jun 2023

r Negotiation Skills Training, L&D- Mowasalat, Jul 2018

r Policies, Procedures & Processes Development training, Feb 2018

r Heat Stress Workshop, Qatar MoI, QP Hamad Medical corporation, April 2018

r Defensive Driving Training, IRU, Switzerland, July 2024. Defensive Driving Training, Karwa Academy, Qatar, November 2023

r Emergency Response Driver training, IRU, Switzerland, July 2024.

r Emergency responder course, Emergency response team (ERT) training, Enertech Qatar, Dec 2017

r Basic First Aid & CPR w/AED course, Enertech Qatar, Dec 2019

r T-BOSIET Opito Approved Training – Venture Gulf Training Centre, May 2011

r (H2S/BA), First Aid – Training for Offshore Personnel in 2009

r Fire Warden Training Programme – Qatar International Safety Centre W.L.L, 2009

r Carbon neutrality of organisations & events – professional development workshop, Jasoor Institute,Oct 2017

r Hydrocarbon Measurement & Reporting Training Workshop – GGFR, World Bank, Qatar Petroleum, 2011

r Training on Environmental Statistics – Qatar Statistics Authority developed by UNSD, UNEP, 2009

r Training on Corporate GHG Emissions Accounting, Reporting, & Management by Qatar University (QU), Feb 2024

r Course on Product Environment Footprint (PEF) Method- by EU Academy, March 2024

r Training Certificate in Introduction to Data Analytics, IBM offered by Coursera, Jan 2024

r Training Certificate in Excel Basics for data analytics, IBM offered by Coursera, Jan 2024

r Training Certificate in AI and Climate Change, DeepLearning.AI offered by Coursera, April 2024

r The Age of Sustainable Development course, Columbian University, USA offered by Coursera, April 2024

r Sustainable Development Awareness Workshop – Qatar Petroleum, 2010

r IELTS (International English Language Testing System) 2016

r Arabic Language course for beginners – Qatar Guest Centre, Dec 2019

r Training on Proficiency in MS Office Skills – NIIT in 1997

r Other professional courses include ArcGIS, LEED, GSAS, HSE Performance Management, Key Performance Indicators, Benchmarking Analysis, Sustainable Development Reporting, Contract Negotiations, Stakeholder Engagement, Public Relations, Corporate Social Responsibility, Project Management.

n  BEYOND CURRICULUM AND VOLUNTEER WORK

r Judging /Scoring Management Volunteer, Destination Imagination – Intl.  Education Program, Qatar Tournament, March 2015

r Member of Indian Cultural Centre, Doha, Qatar

r Diploma holder – Art & Painting (five year); volunteered as an Art Teacher at University Level on a part time basis

n  PERSONAL DETAILS

r Linguistic Abilities: English, Hindi, Urdu, Bengali & Arabic (Elementary)

r Citizenship: Indian;  Residence: Doha, Qatar

r Birth Date: 5 February 1971; Marital Status: Married

r Driving Licenses: Valid in Qatar and India for car/light transport

r Hobbies: Sports, Arts and Crafts, Voluntary works on Education, AI, Gardening

n  REFERENCES

r Available upon request