Balakrishnan Naidu
About Balakrishnan Naidu
Balakrishnan Naidu is a Senior QHSE Manager for the Eastern Hemisphere with extensive experience in QHSE operations across the oil and gas and construction industries. He has a strong background in civil engineering and has held various management roles in multiple countries, including Singapore, Malaysia, UAE, and India.
Current Role at Nabors Industries
Balakrishnan Naidu serves as the Senior QHSE Manager for the Eastern Hemisphere at Nabors Industries. He has held this position since 2020 and is currently based in Singapore. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment (QHSE) operations across the Eastern Hemisphere, leveraging his extensive experience in the oil and gas sector.
Previous Experience at Tesco Corporation
Naidu worked at Tesco Corporation as the QHSE Manager for the Eastern Hemisphere from 2016 to 2018, based in Dubai, UAE. Prior to this, he held the position of Asia Pacific QHSE Manager at Tesco from 2011 to 2015 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. His tenure at Tesco Corporation spanned a total of five years, during which he managed QHSE initiatives across multiple regions.
Background in Civil Engineering
Balakrishnan Naidu has a strong educational background in civil engineering. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from the College of Engineering, Guindy, from 1989 to 1993. This foundational knowledge has supported his career in the oil and gas and construction industries.
Education and Expertise
Naidu studied at the National University of Singapore, where he obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration and Management from 1998 to 2000. His educational qualifications complement his extensive professional experience, which exceeds 25 years in the oil and gas and construction sectors.
Career History and QHSE Management
Naidu has held various QHSE management roles in multiple countries, including Singapore, Malaysia, UAE, and India. His career includes positions such as HSEQ Manager at Rutledge Global from 2002 to 2006 and at EMAS GROUP from 2008 to 2011. He also worked as a Safety Officer at Ensco plc from 2006 to 2008. His diverse experience contributes to his expertise in managing QHSE operations across different regions.