HSE Engineer

As a Safety Specialist for switchyards and UPD facilities, your primary responsibility will be to conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential hazards associated with electrical systems, high-voltage equipment, and operational activities. You will need to stay updated with local, state, and federal regulations related to electrical safety and environmental protection to ensure compliance with relevant safety standards and codes. Your role will also involve developing and enforcing safety policies and procedures specific to switchyards and UPD activities, including communicating safety guidelines to personnel and contractors. Providing specialized safety training on electrical safety, lockout/tagout procedures, and emergency response protocols will be essential to ensure the safety of workers involved in switchyard and UPD operations. In case of emergencies, you will be responsible for developing and implementing emergency response plans, conducting regular drills and training exercises, and investigating incidents to determine root causes to prevent future occurrences. Collaborating with maintenance teams, implementing safety measures, and ensuring proper handling of electrical equipment and tools are crucial aspects of your role. Additionally, you will need to monitor safety inspections and audits, address safety concerns promptly, and work towards minimizing environmental impact by handling hazardous materials appropriately. Facilitating communication between stakeholders, promoting a culture of safety awareness, and maintaining comprehensive records of safety activities will also be part of your responsibilities. Your experience should include at least 5 years in a relevant field, with further qualifications such as a 1-year diploma in Industrial safety and NEBOSH certification. Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and improvement skills, along with a supportive, team-oriented working style, will be beneficial in this role. You should also have expertise in process development, implementation, and control, as well as adherence to HSE roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities defined by the company and customers, including compliance with Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental Process requirements. Overall, your role as a Safety Specialist will focus on ensuring the safety and well-being of personnel in switchyards and UPD facilities through risk assessments, safety training, emergency response planning, audits, and continuous improvement of safety protocols based on incident learnings.,