Environment, Health and Safety Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION – HSE HEAD (SITE)
Company: Suntech Infra Solutions Limited
Position: HSE Head – Site
Department: Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
Location: Project Site / Construction Site
Reporting To: Project Head / COO / Corporate HSE Head
Industry: Construction / Infrastructure / Foundation Engineering
Employment Type: Full-Time
1. Job Purpose
The HSE Head will be responsible for establishing, implementing and monitoring Health, Safety & Environment systems at the project site and ensuring safe execution of all construction and foundation engineering activities.
The position will ensure compliance with applicable statutory requirements, company HSE policies, client requirements and project-specific safety standards.
2. Key Responsibilities
A) Site HSE Management
Lead the complete HSE function at the project site.
Develop and implement the project-specific HSE Plan.
Ensure compliance with company HSE policies, client requirements and applicable safety regulations.
Conduct regular site inspections and safety audits.
Identify unsafe acts and unsafe conditions and ensure timely corrective action.
Maintain a strong safety culture across the project.
B) Risk Assessment & Hazard Control
Conduct Risk Assessments / Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for construction activities.
Review Method Statements and Safe Work Procedures from an HSE perspective.
Identify hazards associated with piling, excavation, lifting, concreting, welding, electrical work, working at height and heavy equipment.
Implement appropriate control measures as per the Hierarchy of Controls.
Monitor compliance with Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems.
C) Toolbox Talk & Safety Training
Conduct daily/regular Toolbox Talks (TBT) for workers and supervisors.
Conduct safety induction for all new employees, workers, contractors and visitors.
Organize training on:
PPE
Work at Height
Excavation Safety
Lifting & Rigging
Electrical Safety
Fire Safety
Confined Space
Heavy Equipment Safety
Emergency Response
Maintain training and attendance records.
D. Construction & Foundation Safety
. Ensure safe execution of activities including:
Piling operations
Diaphragm wall activities
Excavation and shoring
Ground improvement
Crane and lifting operations
Reinforcement and structural works
Concreting
Welding and gas cutting
Heavy equipment operations
Temporary electrical installations
Work at height
Material handling
Traffic and vehicle movement
E) Plant & Machinery Safety
Ensure safe operation of piling rigs, cranes, excavators, loaders and other heavy equipment.
Verify inspection and maintenance records of equipment.
Ensure operators are trained, competent and authorized.
Conduct equipment safety inspections.
Ensure proper barricading and exclusion zones around operating machinery.
Monitor lifting operations and lifting accessories.
F) PPE Management
Identify PPE requirements based on job hazards.
Ensure availability and proper use of PPE.
Conduct regular PPE inspections.
Maintain PPE issue and replacement records.
Take corrective action against repeated PPE violations.
G) Incident & Accident Management
Immediately respond to accidents, incidents and near misses.
Ensure proper emergency response and first aid.
Conduct incident investigations and identify root causes.
Prepare incident/accident reports.
Recommend and monitor Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
Maintain site incident and near-miss statistics.
Ensure lessons learned are communicated to employees.
H) Emergency Preparedness
Develop and implement emergency response procedures.
Conduct mock drills for:
Fire
Medical emergency
Equipment accident
Fall from height
Evacuation
Other project-specific emergencies
Ensure emergency equipment, first-aid boxes and fire-fighting equipment are available and maintained.
Maintain emergency contact lists.
I) Legal & Statutory Compliance
Ensure compliance with applicable HSE and labour safety requirements.
Maintain statutory HSE registers, records and inspection reports.
Coordinate with statutory authorities and client representatives when required.
Ensure necessary safety licenses, certificates and inspection records are maintained.
Monitor compliance of contractors and subcontractors.
J) Contractor Safety Management
Conduct HSE induction for contractors and subcontractors.
Verify contractor safety documentation and competency records.
Monitor contractor compliance with site HSE requirements.
Conduct regular contractor safety meetings and inspections.
Take corrective action against non-compliance.
K) Environmental Management
Monitor environmental aspects of project activities.
Ensure proper management of:
Waste
Construction debris
Used oil
Hazardous materials
Dust
Noise
Water usage
Ensure proper waste segregation and disposal.
Support implementation of project environmental requirements.
L) HSE Documentation & MIS
Prepare and maintain:
Daily HSE Reports
Weekly HSE Reports
Monthly HSE MIS
Safety Inspection Reports
Risk Assessments
JSA/JHA
Toolbox Talk Records
Safety Induction Records
Incident/Near-Miss Reports
Training Records
PPE Records
Equipment Inspection Records
Emergency Drill Reports
Safety Audit Reports
Corrective Action Reports
3. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Zero fatality and serious incidents.
Reduction in Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR).
Reduction in unsafe acts and unsafe conditions.
Closure of safety observations within defined timelines.
100% completion of mandatory safety inductions.
Regular toolbox talks and safety training.
Timely completion of safety inspections and audits.
Emergency preparedness and mock-drill compliance.
Contractor HSE compliance.
Statutory HSE compliance.
4. Educational Qualification
Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety (ADIS).
Diploma / Degree in Engineering will be preferred.
Preferred Certifications
NEBOSH IGC
IOSH
OSHA
First Aid
Fire & Safety
Lead Auditor / ISO 45001
5. Experience
8–15 years of relevant HSE experience.
Minimum 5 years in a senior HSE/Safety role at construction project sites.
Strong experience in construction, infrastructure, foundation engineering, piling, EPC or heavy civil projects preferred.
Experience managing HSE teams and large site workforces will be an advantage.
6. Required Skills
Construction Site Safety
Risk Assessment & JSA/JHA
PTW System
Incident Investigation
Root Cause Analysis
Emergency Management
Contractor Safety Management
Heavy Equipment Safety
Lifting & Rigging Safety
Work at Height Safety
Excavation Safety
Fire & Electrical Safety
HSE Auditing
Safety Training
MS Excel, Word & PowerPoint
HSE MIS & Documentation
7. Leadership Responsibilities
Lead and supervise the site HSE team.
Allocate safety responsibilities among HSE officers and supervisors.
Conduct regular HSE review meetings.
Ensure accountability for safety performance across departments.
Advise the Project Head and management on critical HSE risks.
Stop unsafe work where there is an imminent risk to life or serious injury.
8. Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate should be a senior HSE professional with ADIS qualification and strong construction-site experience.
The candidate must have hands-on exposure to piling, heavy equipment, excavation, lifting operations and other high-risk construction activities and should be capable of independently managing the HSE function at a major project site.
Strong leadership, communication, incident investigation and risk-management skills are e

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