Naveen Kumar Muralidharan

About Naveen Kumar Muralidharan

As Safety Lead at Bharti Airtel Limited (Tamil Nadu Circle), I oversee end-to-end EHS…

Experience

1. Safety Lead

   airtel

   May 2024 — Present · Tamil Nadu, IN

   DEPUTY MANAGERAs the Circle EHS Lead, I am accountable for the complete ownership of the safety agenda within the circle—including policy governance, coordination, and the execution of safety communication and awareness programs. I have successfully enhanced employee engagement by significantly increasing participation in proactive safety case reporting through structured campaigns and awareness initiatives. Proactive Safety Leadership • Spearheaded safety communication strategies that resulted in a marked increase in proactive safety case reporting—meeting and exceeding the target of 25 cases in small circles and 50 in large circles. • Conducted monthly safety audits, ensuring coverage of at least 3 key operational locations to identify and mitigate risks at the ground level. • Rolled out mock drills tailored to reflect real-life emergency scenarios, strengthening the preparedness of on-ground teams. Incident Management and Root Cause Analysis • Led thorough investigations for all reactive cases, including high-consequence and fatal injuries, delivering detailed RCA (Root Cause Analysis) and CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions). • Ensured end-to-end incident tracking with timely closures and strong governance in alignment with corporate safety protocols. Audit & Compliance Excellence • Supported and ensured seamless execution of both internal and external audits, including ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 certifications and surveillance audits. • Maintained a robust audit readiness framework and ensured continuous improvement in EHS standards. Governance & Stakeholder Engagement • Actively participated in Circle Safety Committee meetings, contributing to and following up on safety agendas with measurable outcomes.My mission is to continually elevate safety standards, embed a zero-harm culture, and ensure full compliance with national and international safety benchmarks.

Education

• NANJIAH LINGAMMAL POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE

  DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, Mechanical Engineering

  2012 — 2015

• Anna University Chennai

  Master of Engineering - MEng, Industrial Safety

• Anna University Chennai

  Master in Industrial Safety, Engineering

• Bannari Amman Institute of Technology

  Bachelor’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering

  2015 — 2018

• Annamalai University

  DIPLOMA IN INDUSTRIAL SAFETY, Mechanical Engineering

  2014 — 2015

• Educational board of Vocational Training & Research

  Advanced Diploma in Environment and Sustainability, Environmental and sustainability