About Us : Associate Profile

Professional Overview

Abdul Muttalib is a highly accomplished former Deputy Chief Controller of Explosives, bringing over 37 years of extensive experience in the field of explosives, petroleum safety, and regulatory compliance.
His distinguished career spans strategic roles in High Energy Materials Laboratory (DRDO) and Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO).
His post-retirement services reflect his continued commitment to advancing public safety and industry best practices across sectors involving hazardous materials.

Services Offered Post-Retirement

  • Project planning and licensing execution under Explosives and Petroleum Acts & Rules
  • Training programs for management on the handling of explosives and petroleum products
  • Safety audits for Explosives, Petroleum, and Chemical Industries
  • Accident investigation and reporting
  • Destruction of unserviceable explosives under PESO guidelines
  • General administration and regulatory advisory services
  • Trading in Metals

Biodata

Name: Abdul Muttalib
Designation: Deputy Chief Controller of Explosives (Retd.)
Total Experience: 37+ Years
Expertise: Explosives, Petroleum Safety, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Audits, Licensing & Training

Career Highlights

1. High Energy Materials Laboratory (DRDO) – 13 Years

(Sept 1985 – Dec 1998)

  • Engaged in R&D for ignition systems used in solid rocket propellants, including double base, composite, and composite modified double base formulations.
  • Hands-on involvement in formulation, manufacturing, testing, and destruction of pyrotechnic compositions.
  • Contributed to the design and development of ignition systems for solid propellants.
  • Published research titled: “Effect of Packing Density of Oxidizer in Pyrotechnic Compositions Ignition”.

 

2. Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) – 24 Years

(Dec 1998 – Nov 2022)

  • Administered Acts and Rules including:
    o Explosives Act, 1884 & Petroleum Act, 1934
    o Explosives Rules, 2008
    o Petroleum Rules, 2002
    o Gas Cylinder Rules, 2016
    o SMPV (U) Rules, 2016
    o Ammonium Nitrate Rules, 2012
    o Calcium Carbide Rules, 1987
  • Conducted safety audits and inspections of:
    o LPG bottling plants
    o Oil installations
    o Explosives manufacturing units
    o Cylinder and safety valve manufacturing units (in collaboration with BIS)
    o Mini refineries and large petroleum refineries
  • Investigated major incidents and compiled accident reports across explosive, petroleum, and gas sectors.
  • Delivered expert lectures on safety and compliance across national forums.

 

Additional Qualifications & Contributions

  • Participated in ISTM Training Program, New Delhi
  • Completed HAZOP (Hazard and Operability Study) Training at Panipat Refinery, Haryana
  • Provided legal and technical support in court cases under PESO-administered regulations
  • Led coordination with government agencies to streamline administrative processes and compliance frameworks
  • Supervised the safe destruction of military-grade pyrotechnics and unserviceable explosives, both under DRDO and PESO jurisdictions

With a career spanning scientific innovation, regulatory leadership, and national safety enforcement, [Full Name] stands as a pillar of excellence in explosive and petroleum material safety. His unmatched expertise is a valuable asset to industries requiring technical guidance, statutory compliance, and safety assurance.