Manager HSEQ

Job Description

This position is focused on upholding the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance across project sites within the grid, transmission, or construction sectors. The successful candidate will play a critical role in enforcing client-specific safety policies, delivering training, conducting inspections, and promoting a strong safety culture among all personnel. The role demands active participation in safety audits, incident investigations, and continuous improvement efforts to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Enforce client-specific safety policies and procedures at project sites to maintain compliance and safety standards.
- Conduct safety briefings for labor teams on live area protocols before work commencement.
- Ensure strict adherence to the Permit to Work (PTW) system when working in live zones.
- Implement Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures as directed by the grid in-charge.
- Deliver internal behavioral safety training sessions for workers and staff.
- Regularly inspect hand and power tools, following tagging and inspection protocols outlined in the HSE Plan.
- Develop and maintain Job Safety Analyses (JSA) tailored to specific scopes of work.
- Conduct site inductions for all new employees and visitors to ensure awareness of safety requirements.
- Maintain a safe work environment in line with the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) plan.
- Prepare and submit detailed monthly and quarterly HSE reports to clients.
- Ensure full implementation and adherence to the company’s EHS policy on site.
- Perform scheduled and surprise site inspections to assess HSE compliance and conduct safety audits.
- Lead HSE training sessions, safety meetings, and emergency response drills.
- Monitor and enforce consistent adherence to safety protocols by all employees.
- Guide team members on workplace safety best practices.
- Investigate workplace accidents and environmental incidents, documenting findings comprehensively.
- Coordinate regular HSE audits and site inspections, ensuring corrective actions are completed promptly to meet audit targets.
- Organize weekly HSE meetings with site personnel to discuss safety issues and improvements.
- Enforce strict policies on the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Monitor operations for compliance with environmental legal standards.
- Promote a safety-first culture through ongoing counseling and HSE training programs.
- Provide continuous support to resolve and close out HSE-related observations and issues.
- Identify potential safety hazards and collaborate with the site execution team for timely resolution.

Required Qualifications

- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a health, safety, and environmental role within the grid, transmission, or construction industry.
- NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) certification.
- IOSH certification.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with diverse teams and stakeholders.

This is a full-time, on-site role requiring a committed professional dedicated to maintaining and enhancing workplace safety standards across all project activities.