Arun Gowtham

As an EHS Intern, I have gained valuable exposure and knowledge in the field of HSE, working on various projects and tasks related to workplace safety, risk assessment, environmental management, and business continuity. I have successfully conducted site visits, liaised with clients and stakeholders, advised project managers, updated risk assessments, developed EAI registers, and devised business continuity plans, demonstrating my proficiency in EHS management systems, EHS audits, and presentations skills.

I also have a MSc in Safety, Health & Environmental Technology at NUS, where I have learnt the latest concepts, methods, and tools for enhancing the safety, health, and environmental performance of organisations and systems. My academic background also includes a Master's degree in Engineering Management / Business Administration and a Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communication, which have equipped me with the technical and managerial skills to handle complex and multidisciplinary engineering problems. My research interests include resilience engineering, engineering asset maintenance, and safety culture, and my goal is to apply my skills and knowledge to implement and maintain best practice of HSE standards and a proactive safety culture for my future employer.

Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Intern (Feb 2023 - Jul 2023)

Avanta Global Pte. Ltd., Singapore

  Conducted a site visit and identified workplace safety risks relevant to work at height, slip, trip and fall and flammable hazards.

  Liaised with site operations staff, project managers and clients with regards to documentation and risk assessment preparation for bizSAFE certification.

  Advised project managers in accident reporting and investigations as well as toolbox meetings and all safety matters execution.

  Updated risk assessments in preparation for maintenance audits of ISO 45001 for clients.

  Developed Environmental Aspect Impact (EAI) register for client as part of the document preparation for ISO 14001 certification audit.

  Devised a business continuity plan, comprising of Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and a business recovery procedure in the event of a disruptive event.

Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Intern (Jul 2022 - Sep 2022)

Croda, Singapore

  Collaborated with line managers and managers to coordinate the group SHE audit process and observed the performance evaluation of various SHE-based aspects, including competence assurance, emergency preparedness and response, permit to work etc. within the plant.

  Prepared and verified minutes reports as the meeting secretary in SHE committee meetings to ensure the accountability of the actions to be taken.

  Developed an onsite traffic safety management plan based on WSHC guidelines and company regulations to adopt a quick reference central document for both employees and top management.

  Gathered relevant SHE data encompassing non-conformities, process risk review, MOC, process safety etc. from line managers and managers for Sustainability Performance Indicators (SPI) reporting.

  Designed visual aids for TV notice and the plant's visitor management system to ensure 100% registration of all employees, contractors and visitors in the event of an emergency evacuation.

Graduate Student Researcher (Nov 2019 - Jul 2022)

Southern Cross University, Australia

  Investigated the impacts of proactive work culture on asset maintenance processes with the objective of developing a training program for approximately 10 maintenance workers at a specialist valve manufacturing firm to improve safety outcomes.

  Liaised with 2 industrial experts and a maintenance manager to assist in formulating a plan for asset maintenance at a specialist valve manufacturing firm with the requirement to reduce maintenance costs by 5%.

  Conducted a site visit and identified workplace safety risks relevant to vehicle controls, air quality and maintenance work.

  Conducted an evidence-based case study investigation on the ways the application of Resilience Engineering (RE) practice at the Dreamworld Theme Park, Australia, could enhance safety, presenting the recommendations to improve on 3 crucial RE indicators.

  Conducted a systematic literature review on 844 articles as a principal author in collaboration with 2 industrial experts cum professors.

  Identified the study gaps to address the influence of cultural factors on the way maintenance is performed for an enhanced safety outcome, thereby proposing RE as a solution. 

Casual Academic (Mar 2020 - Jun 2020)

Southern Cross University, Australia

  Delivered academic support and collaborated with the unit assessor in developing course content for a cohort of 150+ undergraduate students of Bachelor of Biomedical Science degree.

  Mentored about 5 international students with language and cultural barriers to revamp academic commitment and performance.

  Conveyed constructive comments through assignment marking for 70+ students.

  Liaised with senior lecturers and the unit assessor to organize and ensure seamless conversion of face to face lecture content and delivery to distance learning for 150+ students.

Undergraduate Researcher (May 2017 - Apr 2018)

Kumaraguru College of Technology, Anna University, India

  Collaborated with 3 other students to develop and test a prototype of a smart headlamp for heavy vehicles operating in mountainous terrains and hairpin bends.

  Presented the prototype's functioning to a panel of 4 professors cum engineers to achieve an 80-89% project rating.

  Spearheaded a team of 4 other students on the development of an automated power theft detection device to accurately identify the presence of power theft and execute automated power shutdown without human intervention.

National University of Singapore (Aug 2021 - May 2023)

Master of Science in Safety, Health and Environmental Technology

  Current Cumulative Average Point (CAP): 3.44

  Relevant modules taken include: Human Factors in Process Safety, Occupational Ergonomics, SHEQ Management Systems, Noise and other Physical Hazards, Resilience and Emergency Planning, Project Engineering, Fundamentals in Process Safety, Fundamentals in Industrial Hygiene