Gayathri Krishnan
Johor
Summary
HSE and Process Safety professional with over 5 years of experience in compliance, audit, and risk management within industrial and oil & gas environments. Currently pursuing MSc in Process Safety, focusing on AI-enabled decision-support frameworks for enhancing industrial safety and resilience.
Proven expertise in HSE management systems, regulatory compliance, audit assurance, and risk-based methodologies. Experienced in applying hazard identification techniques, safety management frameworks, and data-driven analysis to improve operational safety performance. Strong ability to bridge traditional HSE practices with modern digital and analytical approaches.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corporate HSE Executive Compliance
Malaysia Marine & Heavy Engineering
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Review, analysis, and formulation of HSE Compliance objective and target setting (Scorecard, KPI - MHB, Division/Department & Individual, QKPI)
- Review and evaluate manuals, procedures, plans and guidelines on HSE Assurance & Compliance in line with MISC guidelines and requirement, Petronas Technical Standard (PTS), authorities/legal rules and regulations, relevant standards, interested parties' requirements and best practices.
- Evaluate and review the compliance of HSE MS to Occupational Safety & Health Act 1994 (OSHA) and Factories, Machinery Act 1967(FMA), Environment Quality Act 1974 (EQA), Fire Service Act 1988 and other applicable legislation as per legal register.
- Maintain the issuance, monitoring and follow up audit and assurance findings status - Audit Findings Report (AFR) for Division, Department& Project as per agreed timeline.
- Review and verify root cause, corrective action, and the close-out action of the audit findings to ensure its effectiveness, adequacy, applicability, and consistency of its implementation.
- Assist the establishment, communication, coordination, and competency of HSE Risk Committee for HEMP for all Divisions & Departments.
- Monitor and review the maintenance of HSE Risk Management deliverables - completeness & readiness e.g., Hazard & Effect Register (HER), Critical Action Catalogue (CAC), Risk Action Plan (RAP), Environment Management Plan (EMP), Incident Action Plan (IAP) etc.
- Participate and assist the coordination on HSE Generative Culture (GC) program conducted internally and externally at all business/operation level.
- Provide guidance and advise on the enhancement of GC program i.e., Rakan HSSE, GC Middle Managers, GC Top Leaders.
- Conducted Diversity & Inclusion Awareness session for Corporate HSSE staffs in efforts to support HR's initiative in wide spreading the newly rolled out company's Diversity and Inclusion Policy.
HSSE Admin cum Document Controller
Cape EMS Berhad
Senai, Johore
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Able to conduct inductions, fire drills, PPE Awareness Training, HSSE Committee Meeting and Safety Walkabout (Internal Audit)
- Established HIRARC Procedure and created some major HIRARC upon assessing the workplace
- Involved actively in SMETA Audit and Bribery Risk Assessment.
- Communicated with schedule waste vendors for collections and schedule waste management.
Assistant Safety And Health Officer
ATA IMS Berhad
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Conduct workplace inspections and related documentation audits
- Conduct accidents or incidents investigation
- Assist in inspection, audit or workplace visit by respective authority department (DOSH, DOE, BOMBA, KKM)
- Assist in planning and execution of program or activity related to safety & health
- Assist in conducting of occupational safety & health risk assessment and procedures
- Assist in compliance monitoring, ensure all workers are aware and comply with our occupational safety & health policies and procedures.
- Assist and involves in all projects / tasks / activities pertaining to Safety & Health
- Minutes and documented HSE Commitee Meetings and Management Review Meetings
Production Engineer
ATA IMS Berhad
Johor Bahru, Johore
01.2021 - 12.2021
- This position reports directly to the Operational General Manager
- Supervising the manufacturing processes, ensuring quality work is done in a safe, efficient manner.
- Liaising with other engineers to develop plans that improve production, costs, and labor required.
- Diagnosing problems in the production line and providing recommendations and training.
- Keeping abreast of advancements in engineering and production, and sharing knowledge with co-workers.
- Identifying, documenting, and reporting unsafe practices.
- Analyzing all facets of production and making recommendations for improvement.
- Obtaining any materials and equipment required.
QHSE Assistant
Kuehne + Nagel
03.2020 - 09.2020
- This position reports to the QSHE Manager.
- Coordinated the Plastic Reduction Campaign for all KN Branches in conjunction with Earth Day 2020.
- Created and initiated Green Area in KNKUL by installing 3R BINS and erect self-designed wallpaper.
- Created BlogSpot on safety, health and environment issues and concerns in KN Portals.
- Assisted in creating e-signatures for all HOD(s) of all KN branches to ease the documentation process while WFH and moving towards zero paper initiative in KN.
- Involved in document controls and assisted in (4) internal audits (IMS 9001,14001,45001) for KLIA, Shah Alam, Penang and JB branch.
- Assisted in Gap Analysis on QSHE compliance in Penang Branch and documented the non-compliances for further actions.
- Completed an A3 Project to install motion sensors for lightings in crucial areas of KN KUL HQ Office i.e. staircase hallways, lavatories and prayer rooms.
Safety Promoter
Jurunature Sdn Bhd
Johore
04.2019 - 03.2020
- This position reports to the Safety and Health Supervisor (SSS).
- Involved in Topsides and Jacket Fabrication works for BOKOR Central Processing Platform Project.
- Provide support to the project by maintaining visible presence during the fabrication works while coordinating with maincon (MMHE) and client (Petronas) safety personnels.
- Regularly review and familiarised with all applicable legislation.
HSE Promoter (Internship)
First Oil Engineering Sdn Bhd
07.2018 - 12.2018
- Involved in Living Quarters Fabrication works for BOKOR Central Processing Platform Project.
- Assisted safety supervisor in handling safety and health issues on fabrication site.
- Regularly inspect the PPE used by workers and all gas connections to prevent any leakage.
- Attended monthly safety meetings and toolbox meetings.
Education
Master of Science - Process Safety
Universiti Teknologi Petronas
01-2027
Bachelor of Occupational Safety and Health Management with Honours -
Open University Malaysia
06-2024
Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health Management -
KLIA Professional & Management College
12-2019
Foundation in Petroleum Engineering -
Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS
09-2016
Skills
PROCESS SAFETY & RISK ENGINEERING
- Hazard Identification (HAZID / HAZOP – academic exposure)
- Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA – academic exposure)
- Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA – academic exposure)
- Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) & Event Tree Analysis (ETA)
- Bowtie Analysis & Risk Mitigation Strategies
HSE COMPLIANCE & MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
- OSHA 1994, EQA 1974, FMA 1967, Fire Services Act
- ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 (IMS)
- Audit & Assurance (Internal, External, Contractor)
- Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
- HEMP Implementation & Risk Registers
DIGITAL & ANALYTICAL SKILLS
- ALOHA (Consequence Modelling – basic application)
- Microsoft Excel (Data Analysis, Reporting, KPI Tracking)
- Power BI (Basic Dashboard & Data Visualization)
- Risk Data Interpretation & Reporting
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
- Technical Report Writing
- Stakeholder Engagement (Petronas, Auditors, Regulators)
- Training & Safety Awareness (TTT Certified)
- Safety Culture & Continuous Improvement
Certification
- NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC)
- ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor (CQI & IRCA)
- Assistant Medical Review Officer (AMRO)
- Train the Trainer (TTT) Certified
- IMS Internal Auditor (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001)
- Six Sigma White Belt
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Finnish
Beginner
A1
Malay
Proficient
C2
Tamil
Intermediate
B1
Accomplishments
- Audit Lead: Successfully audited 7 contractor companies since 2023, compiling comprehensive findings presented to MMHE Management team.
- Achieved successful audit completion for 10 prescribed premises under Petronas and MISC Berhad's HSE Management system, ensuring compliance with schedule waste collector requirements.
- Attained an exceptional Rating 2 in the 2023 Year End Review, reflecting outstanding performance within the most recent company of employment.
- Successfully orchestrated the MSOSH Award Application process, securing the esteemed Gold Class 2 Award in 2022 and the elevated Gold Class 1 Award in 2023 for the current employer, showcasing continuous improvement and excellence in safety management.
Timeline
Corporate HSE Executive Compliance
Malaysia Marine & Heavy Engineering
07.2022 - 07.2024
HSSE Admin cum Document Controller
Cape EMS Berhad
05.2022 - 07.2022
Assistant Safety And Health Officer
ATA IMS Berhad
12.2021 - 06.2022
Production Engineer
ATA IMS Berhad
01.2021 - 12.2021
QHSE Assistant
Kuehne + Nagel
03.2020 - 09.2020
Safety Promoter
Jurunature Sdn Bhd
04.2019 - 03.2020
HSE Promoter (Internship)
First Oil Engineering Sdn Bhd
07.2018 - 12.2018
Master of Science - Process Safety
Universiti Teknologi Petronas
Bachelor of Occupational Safety and Health Management with Honours -
Open University Malaysia
Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health Management -
KLIA Professional & Management College
Foundation in Petroleum Engineering -
Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS