Akshitkumar Jain

Biography

More than 7 Years of Professional experience with various subsidiaries of a London Stock Exchange Listed Vedanta Resources Plc. Group, is one of the world's largest diversified natural resources companies with interests in Zinc, Lead, Silver, Copper, Iron Ore, Aluminium, Power and Oil & Gas.  Currently working with Western Cluster Limited, Liberia Project; Heading EHS, CSR & Sustainability divisions and Reporting to Executive Director. A Senior Leader and an Qualified Environmental Engineer, possessing sound understanding and knowledge of Environment, CSR & Sustainability, Occupational Health & Safety matters and know its correct implementation. Have demonstrated expertise in implementation of complex EHS & Sustainability management system & compliance in line with IFC Performance Standards & EHS Guidelines. Providing meaningful advice to the line-management on HSES matters; Effective Communicator with strong interpersonal, Team building & Leadership skills. Possess International Exposure & quality experience of diverse sectors including corporates, consultants (directly worked with ERM, ATKINS, AMEC, RHDHV, TCE, Golder Associates etc.), government dealing and non-profits. Key Skills:  Global Sustainability Practices; IFC Performance Standards & EHS Guidelines; HSE & Social (HSES) Due Diligence; Environmental & Social Screening and Risk Assessment & Mitigations; Environmental & Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) and Environmental & Social Management Plans (ESMPs); Liaison; EHS Audits (Internal & External); EHS Training & Awareness; Environmental Monitoring; Law and policy compliance; Resettlement Planning Framework & Resettlement Action Plan; CSR Strategy development; Stakeholder Management; Mine Reclamation; Erosion Control Management; Waste Dump Management; Land Acquisition; Project conceptualization, Management & Monitoring;  Greenfield Project Management, PFS & FS (HSES Aspects)

Research Interest

Project conceptualization, Management & Monitoring;