VENKATESWARAN SANTHAM
Tirunelveli
Summary
Highly accomplished and results-oriented Senior Environment Manager with 20 years of expertise in driving environmental sustainability and regulatory compliance within the cement manufacturing industry. Proven ability to develop and implement effective environmental management systems, optimize resource utilization, and lead cross-functional teams to achieve organizational environmental goals. Expertise includes EIA, waste management, pollution control, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement. Adept at identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing innovative solutions to minimize environmental impact and enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Senior Manager Environment
The India Cements Limited
Tirunelveli
08.2008 - Current
- Spearheaded initiatives to ensure compliance with State and Central Pollution Control Board regulations and MoEF&CC guidelines.
- Led EIA studies and secured environmental clearances for new projects, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Optimized the operation of the Waste Water Treatment Plant, resulting in a reduction of specific water consumption.
- Implemented strategies to increase the Thermal Substitution Ratio, leading to significant cost savings on fuel.
- Drove the implementation of the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) framework, ensuring accurate and transparent reporting of environmental performance.
- Developed and managed the Environment Management budget, optimizing resource allocation and maximizing impact.
- Promoted the "tiny forest" concept in Green Belt Development, promoting biodiversity and enhancing the company's environmental footprint.
- Implemented a robust hazardous waste management program, ensuring safe and compliant disposal practices.
- Provided training programs on environmental issues and management to enhance employee awareness and promote a culture of sustainability.
- Played a key role in the Safety, Hygiene & Environment (SHE) team, conducting audits and implementing best practices to improve workplace safety and environmental performance.
- Managed the Raw Material Handling Team, ensuring the quality of raw materials used in the cement manufacturing process.
- Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
Environmental Scientist
Bhagavathi Ana Labs Private Limited
Ponda, Goa
05.2007 - 07.2008
- Conducted Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) studies and prepared comprehensive reports for iron ore mines, facilitating the acquisition of Environmental Clearance.
- Monitored environmental baseline parameters and generated detailed reports for iron ore mining operations, ensuring compliance with environmental standards.
- Effectively represented the company in meetings and liaised with government agencies, fostering positive relationships and promoting transparency.
- Performed environmental site assessments and provided remediation recommendations.
Project Assistant
Department of Mining Engineering
Chennai
03.2006 - Current
- Done Comprehensive Environmental Impact Assessment study for Singareni Coal Mines
- Done Air Quality Modeling and impact prediction of ambient air quality due to coal mines using software
- Maintained a data bank on air, water, noise and social environment around the mining site
- Provided assistance with preparation of project-related reports and manuscripts.
Reverse Osmosis Plant Supervisor
Ion Exchange
Tiruppur
02.2005 - 02.2006
- Responsible for the treatment of effluent and supply of recovered fresh water for a textile dyeing unit in Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu.
- Optimized and increased the availability of the wastewater treatment system to meet stringent standards.
- Conducted root cause analyses to identify areas of potential improvement in plant operations, leading to increased productivity.
- Trained staff to efficiently operate the treatment plant
Education
Master of Science - Environmental Science
PSG College Of Arts And Science
PSG College Of Arts & Science 07.2002 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
PSG College Of Arts And Science
PSG College Of Arts & Science 07.1999 - 05.2002
12th -
Sacred Heart Higher Secondary School
Dharmapuri, India 05.1998 - 04.1999
10th -
Sacred Heart High School
Dharmapuri 04.1996 - 05.1997
Skills
Environmental Clearance
Liaision
Environmental Audit
Environmental Monitoring
Hazardous Waste Management
Environment Management
EIA
ISO 14001
Air Pollution Control
Environmental Impact Assessment
Sewage Treatment Plant
undefinedCertification
Elearning course on Safety at Construction sites at National Safety Council of India
Timeline
Senior Manager Environment
The India Cements Limited
08.2008 - Current
Environmental Scientist
Bhagavathi Ana Labs Private Limited
05.2007 - 07.2008
Project Assistant
Department of Mining Engineering
03.2006 - Current
Reverse Osmosis Plant Supervisor
Ion Exchange
02.2005 - 02.2006
Master of Science - Environmental Science
PSG College Of Arts And Science
07.2002 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
PSG College Of Arts And Science
07.1999 - 05.2002
12th -
Sacred Heart Higher Secondary School
05.1998 - 04.1999
10th -
Sacred Heart High School
04.1996 - 05.1997
Elearning course on Safety at Construction sites at National Safety Council of India
Trained on stack monitoring, ambient air quality monitoring, waste water quality analysis at Tamilnadu Pollution Control Board Laboratory
Qualified Internal Auditor for Integrated management Systems (ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001)
Pursuing - Certified Sustainable Development Manager
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