BASIC INFORMATION
Position Name
Sr. Manager/Manager - HSE
Job Band
3
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Job Purpose/Objective
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Ensuring Zero Serious Injury and Fatality in the Terminal.
- Drive a positive safety culture through visible leadership and workforce engagement initiatives
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Establishing and maintaining effective Health, Safety and Environment management system.
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Reporting to the top management on the performance of the system and need for improvement.
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Observe the provisions of IGTPL management and contribute to continuous improvement process and meeting of relevant objectives and targets.
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Arranging Training plans and materials.
Key responsibilities
Assist Head - HSE in strategic planning of safety and environment goals and targets to be used in line with GHSE and SCO region.
Safety Program Management
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Develop and maintain the terminals safety management system and policies
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Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments of terminal operations
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Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses, and implement corrective actions
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Maintain safety records, statistics, and prepare detailed incident reports
Regulatory Compliance
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Ensure compliance with national/ international safety standards, port authority requirements and environment regulations.
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Keep current with changing safety legislation and industry best practices
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Manage relationships with regulatory agencies and coordinate inspections
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Maintain required safety certifications and documentation
Training and Education
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Design and deliver safety training programs for terminal personnel
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Conduct safety orientations for new employees and contractors
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Organize training for ERT and conduct regular mock drills.
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Train supervisors and managers on safety leadership and accountability
Operational Safety
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Monitor cargo handling operations, including container lifting, stacking, and transport
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Monitor and maintain permit to work procedures
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Ensure proper use and maintenance of personal protective equipment (PPE)
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Coordinate safe vessel loading/unloading operations with operations teams
Emergency Preparedness
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Develop and maintain emergency response plans for various scenarios (fire, chemical spills, injuries, natural disasters)
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Coordinate with local emergency services
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Lead the terminals emergency response team
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Manage business continuity planning related to safety incidents
Equipment and Infrastructure Safety
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Work with maintenance teams to ensure cranes, handling equipment, and infrastructure meet safety standards
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Review and approve modifications to equipment or facilities from a safety perspective
Environmental Health and Safety
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Monitor environmental compliance including air quality, noise levels, and waste management
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Implement Environment related sustainability programs and decarbonization projects.
Contractor Management
QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES
Skills and Competencies
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Strong understanding of national/international HSE regulations
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Excellent communication, training, and presentation skills
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Ability to influence and drive cultural change toward safety excellence
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Proficiency in safety management software and incident tracking systems
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Strong analytical skills for incident investigation and root cause analysis
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Crisis management and decision-making abilities
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Availability for emergency response outside normal business hours.
Stakeholder
Internal: All Terminal employees and blue collar contract workers
External: Port authorities and other relevant stake holders.
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4-5 years of supervisory experience, preferably in maritime, port, or logistics operations
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Experience with heavy equipment operations and cargo handling would be preferred.
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Knowledge of stevedoring operations and container terminal workflows
