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Vaibhav Badave

@vaibhavbadave

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I lead process safety and engineering delivery for complex energy and chemical projects.

India

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking a senior leadership role in process engineering, process safety, or operational risk management where I can lead complex projects, develop teams, drive business growth, and strengthen world-class safety performance.

At DEKRA India, I lead Process Safety operations across India and Asia Pacific, accountable for delivery, resources, strategy, and P&L for complex risk-management mandates. I guide consulting teams through HAZID, HAZOP, QRA, FERA, CFD, ALARP, RAM, PSM audits, safety audits, and dust hazard analysis.

Over 24+ years, I’ve delivered more than 100 multi-million-dollar EPC projects and 90+ process safety studies for clients including Shell, TotalEnergies, SABIC, QatarEnergy, Petrofac, ADNOC, PDO, and Reliance. My work spans oil and gas, LNG, refining, petrochemicals, chemicals, fertilizers, pharmaceuticals, carbon capture, and renewable energy across India, the Middle East, and the UK.

I combine process design leadership—PFDs, P&IDs, hydraulic calculations, equipment sizing, flare systems, utilities, and licensor packages—with operational risk management, technical assurance, business development, and team mentoring. I’m seeking a senior leadership role where I can use technical depth and strategic management to drive innovation, business growth, and world-class safety performance.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Deputy General Manager (Head of Ops.)

Current

DEKRA India Private Limited

Jun 2025 - Present (1 year 2 months)

Spearheading multi-regional operations across India and Middle East for the Process Safety division, with full accountability for project delivery, resource allocation, and strategic execution. Providing technical leadership to a team of consultants engaged in advanced process safety studies.

Process Safety HAZID Hazop OBRA CFD Analysis PSM Gap Assessment Dust Hazard Analysis Business Development Project Management P&L management

Director Operations – India -ME

Vysus Consulting India Pvt. Ltd

Dec 2022 - Jun 2025 (2 years 6 months)

Served as Operations Director for the India–ME region, with overall responsibility for all technical operations, contractual matters, and P&L. Managed risk management consulting services for various industries including Oil & Gas, Refinery, chemical, and fertilizer.

Risk Management HAZID Hazop CFD Analysis Operations Management Contract Management P&L management

Manager - Process

Worley India Pvt. Ltd.

Nov 2018 - Nov 2022 (4 years)

Led a team of Process Engineers, Leads, and Designers in delivering engineering support for multiple projects across the Europe portfolio. Managed resource planning and CTR man-hour estimates, aligning manpower with project demands.

Process Engineering Equipment Sizing Surge Analysis Resource Planning Project Management Stakeholder Coordination