Danushka J Fernando
Homagama,11
Summary
Accomplished Health and Safety Manager with a proven track record at ZPMC Lanka, adept in strategic planning and crisis management. Skilled in marketing and partnership development, I have significantly enhanced safety protocols and employee performance. My leadership has fostered a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence, ensuring compliance and well-being.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager Occupational Health and Safety(project)
ZPMC Lanka
Colombo Port (CWIT), Colombo
08.2024 - Current
- Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to achieve company objectives.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
- Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
Assistant Manager Health and Safety
Brandix Essentials Pvt LTD
Katunayaka, Colombo
12.2020 - 07.2024
- Developed a system for tracking inventory and ordering supplies as needed.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Created and managed budgets for travel, training, and team-building activities.
- Implementation of standards to achieve the Long Range Plan (LRP).
- Monitored employee attendance records, timekeeping, and payroll information.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for employees to identify areas of improvement.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
Senior Executive Health and Safety
Colombo international container terminal (Lanka) Ltd
Colombo Port CICT , Colombo
03.2018 - 11.2020
- Work closely with third-party contractors to enhance health and safety in third-party vehicle operations.
- Serve as the primary contact on logistics, health, and safety issues.
- Provide health and safety leadership and direction to logistics and procurement managers
- Evaluation and communication on health and safety CAPEX requirements in logistics.
- Manage logistics, health, and safety staff.
- Designated Firefighter.
- (Paint and chemical stores, deck machinery, fire and safety equipment, inventory handling.)
- Keep navigation and port watch.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to streamline processes and improve efficiencies.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Implemented quality control measures to uphold company standards.
- Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
Senior executive - Health & Safety
siemens games (Lanka) Ltd
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Solar power plant in Hambanthota (LAUGFS Holding)
- Wind turbines Kalpitiya.- (LTL) Puttalam
- Implement safety procedures and practices as stipulated in the Company's OH&S roadmap to achieve Organizational OH&S objectives
- Designing & Execution health and safety-related training
- Management of Occupational health & hygiene
- Accident investigation
Health & Safety Executive
Soil Tech pvt (Lanka) Ltd
Colombo, Colombo
04.2013 - 12.2015
- Geo, Bio and Environment Engineer
- Rectincation of unstable slop segment
- National building research organization land site mitigation (NBRO) (Kandy- Mahiyangana Road 18 bend)
- Assure that a safe working environment is provided for the well-being and health of all employees at the function
- Ensure to have strong support from the Government, to continue the process by fulfilling OH&S Legal requirements
Health and safety supervisor
Avenew addresses property management
Abu Dhabi
03.2009 - 03.2013
Education
Diploma (NIBOSH) - Occupational Health and Safety
National Institute of Occupational Health And Safety
UAE (DUBAI)10-2013
ADOSHEM-Advanced Diploma - Occupational Safety Health and Environmental
Bharat sewa samaj
IndiaUK 55 -
Green World University
Abu DhabiSkills
- Marketing
- Partnership development
- Goal setting
- Expense tracking
- Business administration
- Work prioritization
Referrals
- Mr. A.S Abayasiriwardena, 071 805 3058, Specialist factory inspection Engineer, Industrial Safety Division, Department of Labor, Colombo 05
- Mr. Pethum Padukkage, 077 297 1905, Senior Health and Safety Cluster Manager, Occupational Health and Safety, No. 20, Maligawa Road, Ratmalana, Sri Lanka
Training
- Advanced First Aid International, License Holder, Green World University, IFA LIC No.197732/515706/706152, Tawazun safety, security, and disaster management city.
- NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, 05/01/12
- OSHAS 42001 - Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems Lead Auditor, 03/01/22
- Workshop training for building self-confidence personal grooming and corporate ethics in young and talented individuals to succeed in the career work
Professionalmemberships
Workplace Safety and Health Association (WSHA), Sri Lanka
Personal Information
- NIC Number: 832920150vV
- Date of Birth: 10/18/83
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Sri Lankan
Timeline
Manager Occupational Health and Safety(project)
ZPMC Lanka
08.2024 - Current
Assistant Manager Health and Safety
Brandix Essentials Pvt LTD
12.2020 - 07.2024
Senior Executive Health and Safety
Colombo international container terminal (Lanka) Ltd
03.2018 - 11.2020
Senior executive - Health & Safety
siemens games (Lanka) Ltd
01.2016 - 01.2018
Health & Safety Executive
Soil Tech pvt (Lanka) Ltd
04.2013 - 12.2015
Health and safety supervisor
Avenew addresses property management
03.2009 - 03.2013
Diploma (NIBOSH) - Occupational Health and Safety
National Institute of Occupational Health And Safety
ADOSHEM-Advanced Diploma - Occupational Safety Health and Environmental
Bharat sewa samaj
UK 55 -
Green World University
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