Associate Manager - Health, Safety and Environment

Associate Manager - HSE

Responsibilities

Construction HSE Senior Team Member-PETCHEM

HSE Management and Assurance:

Support the establishment of HSE processes by assisting the HSE Head, HSE Lead, and Construction Head in developing safety procedures tailored to the new business.

Lead the implementation and establishment of the HSE System within the area of control by executing safety processes and guidelines.

Assist in the development of safety SOPs by providing inputs to the HSE Lead and Construction leads, ensuring alignment with statutory norms and group safety standards.

Support regulatory compliance by assisting in the development and management of a project-specific HSE Plan as part of the EHS Management System.

Ensure effectiveness of HSE practices by supporting the planning and conducting of HSE assurance audits and contributing to the development of a risk assessment framework for construction activities.

Enhance site readiness and compliance by supporting HSE induction for new joiners and coordinating procurement needs, including PPE kits.

Safety Management and Compliance:

Ensure contractor compliance with safety policies , and ensure periodic/post contractor evaluation by monitoring and supporting adherence to safety measures across the site.

Support the development and maintenance of safety standards by contributing to the creation of safety protocols in line with statutory requirements and ensuring accurate documentation.

Ensure preparedness for emergencies by assisting in the development and implementation of the Emergency Response and Disaster Management Plan (ERDMP) according to guidelines.

Support comprehensive fire and safety coverage during pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup activities by aiding in the planning and execution of necessary measures.

Assist in achieving a safe working environment by supporting the execution team in conducting risk assessments for construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup phases.

Promote safe practices at the job site by implementing safety measures, monitoring adherence, and supporting corrective actions as necessary.

Manage safety incidents effectively by responding to employee concerns, conducting investigations of accidents and near-misses, and implementing preventive measures.

Minimize incident recurrence by assisting in incident investigations and supporting the implementation of targeted interventions.

Ensure timely closure of safety observations and Safety Samwaad sessions at the site in coordination with respective Line Managers.

Conduct Contractor Safety Committee and AIC meetings as per the Site HSE Governance Structure.

Perform Safety Risk Field Audits, Permit to Work reviews, and LSSR audits, sharing non-compliances with respective Line Managers for closure.

Stakeholder Management:

Facilitate effective communication with stakeholders by interacting with internal teams, legal authorities, HSE bodies, clients, subcontractors, and training institutes to ensure alignment on safety standards.

Support stakeholder updates by organizing and conducting site HSE Committee meetings and presenting safety updates at management forums such as Monthly Review Meetings and Fire and Safety Committee meetings.

Promote incident prevention by sharing lessons learned from past incidents.

Achieve compliance with Corporate requirements through timely monthly HSE MIS and CVF reporting.

Enhance safety management outcomes by supporting digital safety initiatives via the SAFEX Portal.

Team Management:

Support compliance with health and safety laws by organizing and delivering First Aid training and monitoring adherence by all employees, associates, and contractors.

Enhance team skills by identifying HSE training needs, organizing specific HSE training sessions, and monitoring First Aid activities.

Identify and address training requirements for HSE Engineers in coordination with the HSE Head and HSE Lead.

Evaluate and approve HSE competencies by assessing the performance and competencies of contractors and subcontractors. Foster employee engagement and strengthen succession planning by implementing targeted initiatives.

Ensure timely completion of eLMS to support continuous learning and development.

Key Stakeholders - Internal

Quality Control Department

Safety Department

Material/Store Department

Contracts Department

HSE Department

Key Stakeholders - External

Contractors

PMC Consultants

Clients

Statutory Authorities

Qualifications

Educational Qualification:

Bachelor's / Diploma degree in Engineering or a related area required.

A full-time course (One Year) in Industrial Safety from a reputed college/Technical Board of Education required.

A Master's degree preferred.

Work Experience (Range of years):

10-15 years of relevant work experience in the Petrochemical / Oil & Gas industry. Hands-on experience handling oil & gas / petrochemical / chemical projects of similar size and scale.

Familiarity with relevant legislative and regulatory requirements, including knowledge of codes, standards, and various acts.

Experience in audit and incident investigation.

Experience in conducting training and awareness sessions.