The HSE Engineer will be based at the project site, supporting and managing Environment, Health & Safety (HSE) activities for the project and directly reporting to the HSE Lead. This role works closely with the construction team, general contractors, and key vendors to ensure the implementation of HSE plans and practices, and compliance with HSE procedures and processes, including control of high-risk activities such as heavy lifting using mobile cranes, excavation, trenching, hot works, electrical installations, working at heights with scaffolding, confined space, and material handling.
Main Responsibilities
- Implement HSE policies, standards, procedures, and construction-specific plans for specified projects, and manage HSE regulatory compliance with in-depth knowledge of BOCW and relevant regulations.
- Develop and deliver HSE training materials and conduct trainings for staff, contractors, and management teams.
- Conduct trade-specific and high-risk activities training and coaching as per schedule.
- Manage fit-out work for greenfield projects.
- Plan and lead incident/accident prevention activities and programs to develop a proactive HSE culture.
- Maintain and review HSE performance data, perform data analysis to identify trends of near misses and potential incidents, and focus on areas for improvement.
- Provide HSE leadership and oversight for construction activities and support project managers in risk management, continuously reviewing HSE plans and their implementation.
- Organize and conduct weekly and monthly HSE meetings with the project HSE teams, tracking action items.
- Support incident/accident investigations, gather facts, conduct root cause analysis, and recommend preventive and corrective actions.
- Review and uphold site HSE plans, permit to work systems for high-risk activities, and job safety analysis for construction; conduct kick-off meetings with new contractors.
- Conduct site inspections and audits to ensure compliance and the implementation of safe behaviors and practices at project sites; maintain observation tracking records.
- Review contractors job safety analyses and construction activity plans, identify weaknesses and gaps, and challenge the feasibility and practicality of controls.
- Develop and drive a strong proactive HSE culture and safe behavior.
- Lead, manage, and mentor contractor HSE supervisor teams to enforce safe practices and reduce noncompliance.
Desired ProfileEducation Qualification
- B.E. / B.Tech / Diploma in Engineering.
- Advanced/Post Diploma in Industrial Safety from an affiliated institute of a State Technical Board or State Government University only.
- NEBOSH IGC is an advantage.
- Note: Candidates without the above qualifications should not apply.
Work Experience
- 1020 years of experience in managing HSE activities for the construction of large infrastructure projects as EPC/PMC/Client.
- Hands-on experience in managing and reviewing HSE risks and controls for high-risk construction activities such as excavation, heavy lifting, hot works, working at heights, confined space, electrical, etc.
Skills
- Fair knowledge of ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and OSHA.
- Strong understanding and knowledge of compliance with BOCW and other statutory requirements.
- Good understanding and implementation of EHS standards in engineering and construction projects.
- Strong contractor/supplier management experience and ability to interact and communicate effectively with senior-level management.
- Self-motivated with excellent written and verbal communication skills to drive HSE initiatives at construction projects with an innovative safety mindset.
Soft Skills and Other Requirements
- Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) with the ability to effectively manage and motivate colleagues.
- Excellent prioritization skills to balance key priorities.
- Experience working with physical, virtual, and remote teams.
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