VIJAYAKUMAR THIRUKKAIVEL

Professional Summary HSE Leader with 26+ years of leadership across manufacturing, automotive, chemical, and heavy engineering sectors. Proven record of embedding Zero Harm culture, achieving 12+ years without lost-time accidents, and leading multinational teams across Asia and Europe. Expert in ISO 14001/45001 implementation, ESG frameworks, and digital safety systems. Recognized with multiple international and state awards for excellence in safety and sustainability. Skilled in aligning HSE strategy with business growth, operational efficiency, and global compliance, while driving measurable impact in risk reduction, sustainability, and workforce engagement Core Competencies ·       Global HSE Strategy & Leadership – Driving Zero Harm culture and embedding safety into business strategy. ·        Regulatory Compliance (India & International) – Ensuring adherence to DISH & TNPCB Directives and global standards. ·       Contractor Safety Management – Building robust frameworks for multi-contractor environments and Greenfield projects. ·        Risk Reduction & Safety Culture Transformation – Implementing engineering controls, behavior-based safety, and measurable injury reduction. ·       Training & Development – Designing HSE training matrices, annual calendars, and Train-the-Trainer programs for leaders and field engineers. ·        ESG & Sustainability Programs (Reduce / Reuse / Recycle) – Delivering water conservation, renewable energy, waste recycling, and biodiversity initiatives. ·       Cross-Cultural Team Leadership – Leading multinational teams across Asia and Europe with intercultural competence. ·       Digital Safety Systems – Origami, Riskonnect, Power Apps, and dashboards for real-time safety monitoring. ·       Crisis & Emergency Management – Developing business continuity plans, emergency response teams, and resilience frameworks.   International Travel Exposure – HSE ·        HSE Leadership Conference – Belgium ·        HSE Leadership Conference – Dungannon, Northern Ireland, UK ·        HSE Leadership Conference – Singapore ·        Terex SIF Roadmap Training – China ·        MP India Leadership Meeting – Dubai ·        MP India Leadership Meeting – Thailand ·        Behavior-Based Safety “Train the Trainer” – Chicago, USA ·        HSE Leadership Conference – Germany ·        MP India Leadership Meeting – Malaysia ·        MP India Leadership Meeting – Sri Lanka