VINOD KAMBOTH

Company Overview: DNV Business Assurance - Australia, and New Zealand.

2000+ man-days of auditing, such as:

-MINING - Lead Auditor/Auditor for Rio Tinto, BHP, Thiess, KCGM, and Newmont for various products conducted across Australia.

- ENERGY and OIL & GAS - Lead Auditor/Auditor for Schlumberger, Peak Well Systems, Technip-FMC, Cameron Services, Neptune, Toshiba Power, etc.

- ENGINEERING - Lead Auditor for Subsea7, Fugro, Neptune, BG&E, WSP, etc.

- OTHERS - BAE Systems, Aroona (Water Corp),Fiji Port, EDI Rail Bombardier, Total Marine Technology, Toll, Volgren etc.

Key roles:

• Perform and organize scheme audits (such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 55001, ISO/TS 29001, etc.).
• Report results and make recommendations on whether the business assurance project, product, service, etc., can be certified as meeting the agreed-upon international standards.
• Review and approve proposed corrective actions and measures to address/eliminate areas of non-conformance discovered during the course of the audit.
• Provide technical guidance, support, coordination, or oversight to management system programs.
• Review and implement technical standards, guidelines, policies, and formal regulations that meet all appropriate requirements.
• Conduct audits to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, laws, and standards.
• Develop audit plans to identify areas of risk and internal control weaknesses.
• Lead teams in the execution of audit programs and identified areas for improvement.
• Review records and documents to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to applicable standards.
• Determine audit scope and develop audit objectives, criteria, and work programs.

• Undertake third party audits for assigned customers
• Lead or participate in preliminary assessments, assessments, follow-up visits, surveillances and certificate renewals to contract requirements
• Comply with CB procedures, accreditation schemes, legislation and industry standards
• Produce verbal and written assessment reports on time and to the agreed format
• Discuss and justify the findings of the report and agree on the outcome with clients
• Undertake necessary documentation, data, administration and communication activities needed to successfully fulfill responsibilities
• Identify new and additional business opportunities, advise clients on CB services and action any resulting leads

Company Overview: FOA is an Australian leader in the manufacture and supply of rigging, lifting, and mooring equipment to the offshore oil and gas and mining industries. FOA also provides essential services such as National Association of Testing Authorities Australia (NATA) accredited mechanical and non-destructive (NDT) testing, including certified visual inspections.

• Ensure the development and implementation of the company's auditing schedule.
• Preparation and implementation of internal audit programs and the subsequent actions to maintain ISO 17025, ISO 9001, 14001, and AS 4801 certifications.
• Ensure a sustainable safety culture, policies, procedures, and practices that comply with ISO, NATA, regulatory requirements, and industry legislation.
• Carry out and coordinate internal audits and site-based audits, also auditing subcontractors that work for the business.
• Carry out compliance reporting, close out NATA conditions/CARs, and carry out assurance reviews.
• Carry out internal and site-based audits (Perth, Darwin, and Karratha)
• Responsible for the development and implementation of Franklin Group's HSEQ policies and strategies, and for the development and ongoing improvement of systems and practices.
• Responsible for the planning, development, and implementation of Franklin Group's Safety Management System in compliance with legislative, industry, and Company requirements.
• Administering the effective implementation of appropriate NATA Standards, HSEQ Systems, and providing for their updating in accordance with changes in Company Standards, Legislation, and best industry practice.
• Assisting the Company's Departmental Managers in their dealings with Clients and Statutory Agencies for all issues concerning HSEQ.
• Providing leadership, planning, oversight, and guidance for the HSEQ team to deliver improved safety and quality performance in line with business objectives and key target deliverables.
• Assist with the implementation and reporting of the audit, risk, compliance, and assurance framework and activity across the business.

Company Overview: Manufacturer of Nickel and Cobalt-based super alloys for aerospace (such as Rolls Royce, GE, and Boeing), power generation, oil and gas, and chemical applications. WASA has approval from several end users for use of its products in various aerospace and power generation applications.

• Liaise with external testing facilities and regulators.
• Perform analysis, evaluation, and diagnosis of technical/quality problems and issues.
• Plan, prepare, and conduct internal audits.
• Conduct supplier/contractor QHSE audits.
• Drive correct activities for CPARs and NCRs to ensure effective closeout and non-reoccurrence of defects.
• Advise internal and external customers on quality-related issues.
• Ensure that any quality failures are investigated, reported, and corrective action is implemented to eliminate further occurrences.
• Manage and oversee the successful operation of all QA practices and functions.
• Continuously review Quality, Health & Safety, and Environmental management systems (Manuals, procedures, work instructions, etc.).
• Follow up with a stringent quality system from raw materials to finished products.

Company Overview: A registered surface mining site, processor of minerals, and manufacturer of various Specialty Chemicals.

• Liaise with external testing facilities and regulators.
• Utilized time-bound testing skills and met specified deadlines.
• Perform analysis, evaluation, and diagnosis of technical problems and issues.
• Plan, prepare, and conduct safety, environmental, and quality compliance internal audits.
• Monitored all high-risk operations for OHS compliance to regulations (Plant Audits).
• Conducted supplier/contractor QHSE audits.
• Managed the successful operation of all HSEQ practices and functions.
• Provided HSEQ Management systems training to all employees, supervisors, and managers.
• Developed, implemented, and continuously reviewed Quality, Health & Safety, and Environmental management systems (procedures, manuals, work instructions, policies, etc.). etc.)
• Conducted incident investigations, prepared safety statistics, and incident reports.
• Scheduled and conducted ISO 9001, 14001, and AS 4801 inspections and behavioral-based observations on project activities.
• Scheduled safety and management review meetings.
• Provided strategic advice to the senior management team regarding environmental planning, issues, and risks to ensure legal compliance.
• Developed and followed up with a stringent quality system, from raw materials to finished products.
• Overall management of Occupational Hygiene monitoring and reporting to DMP.
• Analyzed customer complaints, investigated, and took necessary corrective and preventive actions.
• Liaise with suppliers, customers, regulatory, and legal authorities.
• Reviewed and updated quality assurance policies and procedures.
• Monitored product standards by conducting inspections, testing products and analyzing results.
• Developed test plans, protocols and strategies to ensure the highest level of product quality.
• Conducted root cause analysis to identify defects in a timely manner.
• Analyzed customer feedbacks and complaints to improve product quality as well as user experience.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge about industry trends in Quality Assurance field.
• Evaluated effectiveness of existing Quality Assurance processes and implemented corrective actions where needed.
• Managed daily activities of QA/HSE personnel, such as setting goals, providing guidance, and assigning tasks.
• Monitored product trends and suggested changes.
• Established HSEQ procedures and standards.
• Established product specifications and quality assurance practices.
• Managed continuous improvement strategies to improve manufacturing margins and reduce costs

Company Overview: An ISO 9001 and 22000 certified company-manufacturer and exporter of value-added food products.

• Controlled, prepared the internal quality audit reports, and checklists.
• Conducted internal QHSE audits.
• Maintained and updated the ISO 9001,FSMS,OH&S,EMS and other relevant systems
• Managed customer/third party and suppler audits
• Liaise with suppliers, customers, regulatory, and legal authorities.
• Analysed customer complaints, investigate and take necessary corrective and preventive actions
• Plan and schedule manufacturing, quality, and maintenance activities in consultation with the managers of other departments.
• Overall management of factory activities, including production, stores, purchase, QA/QC, etc.

Company Overview: A reputed, ISO certified company, manufacturer, and exporter of food products.

• Maintained ISO and HACCP systems.
• Conducted internal audits.
• Carry out quality analysis and in-line quality control.
• Ensure that the manufacturing operations meet the desired levels of quality and other standards.
• Liaise with suppliers, customers, statutory/regulatory authorities.