Manager - HSE

Nordex Group; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordex Group in Tiruvallur seeks a Deputy Manager - Health, Safety & Environment to lead HSE across the plant, ensuring compliance with laws, standards, and company policies while fostering a strong safety culture.

The role requires BE/BTech and ME/MTech in Industrial Safety with 10–14 years of experience, plus NEBOSH or lead auditor certifications. You will drive risk assessments, investigations, contractor safety, audits, and ISO 45001/14001 management.

Qualifications

• BE/BTech in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial/Chemical or equivalent.
• ME/MTech in Industrial Safety as per TN rules.
• NEBOSH/ISO 45001 Lead Auditor/ISO 14001 Lead Auditor are pluses.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the Factories Act, regulations and internal EHS requirements.
• Lead risk assessments (HIRA, JSA, SFMEA) and other risk activities.
• Investigate incidents using root-cause analysis methods.
• Drive Behavior Based Safety and proactive safety programs.
• Monitor contractor safety management and PTW systems.
• Conduct safety inspections, audits and workplace risk assessments.
• Develop and implement safety procedures, SOPs and emergency plans.
• Liaise with government authorities and renew licenses and permits.
• Maintain statutory registers and comply with documentation.
• Support external audits and inspections by regulators.
• Ensure ISO 14001 compliance and monitor environmental regs.
• Coordinate environmental monitoring and reporting activities.
• Drive environmental improvement and resource conservation programs.
• Coordinate health surveillance and emergency preparedness programs.
• Plan and conduct internal audits and facilitate external certifications.
• Prepare EHS performance reports and management reviews.
• Design and deliver EHS training and safety inductions.
• Lead safety committee meetings and employee engagement initiatives.

Skills

HSE Management

Risk Assessments

Incident Investigation

BBS

Regulatory Compliance

ISO 45001

ISO 14001

Contractor Safety

Safety Training

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial/Chemical

M.E./M.Tech in Industrial Safety

NEBOSH / ISO Lead Auditor certifications

Job description

Deputy Manager - Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

Location: Tiruvallur (Factory Based Role)
Experience: 10-14 Years

Qualification

• B.E/B.Tech (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Chemical or equivalent) &
• M.E/M.Tech in Industrial Safety (approved as per Tamilnadu Factories Rules)
• Additional certifications such as NEBOSH, ISO 45001 Lead Auditor, ISO 14001 Lead Auditor will be an added advantage.

Job Purpose:

To lead and drive Health, Safety & Environmental management systems across the manufacturing facility, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, corporate standards, and industry best practices while fostering a strong safety culture and supporting business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Management

• Ensure compliance with the Factories Act, statutory regulations, and internal EHS requirements.
• Lead HIRA, JSA, Risk Assessments, SFMEA, and other risk management activities.
• Conduct incident, accident, and near-miss investigations using Root Cause Analysis methodologies.
• Drive implementation of Behavior Based Safety (BBS) and proactive safety programs.
• Monitor contractor safety management and Permit to Work (PTW) systems.
• Conduct safety inspections, audits, and workplace assessments to identify and mitigate risks.
• Develop and implement safety procedures, SOPs, and emergency response plans.

Statutory & Compliance Management

• Liaise with government authorities such as DISH, TNPCB, Fire Department, PESO, Electrical Inspectorate, and other regulatory bodies.
• Ensure timely renewal of licenses, approvals, permits, and statutory certifications.
• Maintain all statutory registers, records, and compliance documentation.
• Support audits and inspections by external agencies and regulatory authorities.

Environmental Management

• Ensure compliance with ISO 14001 requirements and environmental regulations.
• Monitor waste management, hazardous waste disposal, air emissions, water consumption, and sustainability initiatives.
• Coordinate environmental monitoring and reporting activities.
• Drive environmental improvement projects and resource conservation programs.

Occupational Health & Emergency Preparedness

• Coordinate occupational health surveillance and periodic medical examinations.
• Conduct emergency preparedness programs and mock drills.
• Manage fire protection systems, first aid facilities, and emergency response teams.
• Promote industrial hygiene and employee wellness initiatives.

Management Systems & Audits

• Maintain and improve ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and Integrated Management Systems.
• Plan and conduct internal audits and facilitate external certification audits.
• Track audit findings and ensure timely closure of corrective actions.
• Prepare and present EHS performance reports and management review data.

Training & Culture Building

• Design and deliver EHS training programs, inductions, toolbox talks, and awareness campaigns.
• Conduct contractor and visitor safety training.
• Lead Safety Committee meetings and employee engagement initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement and strengthen safety culture across the facility

Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to religion, age, sex, color, national origin, handicap, or other protected class and in full compliance with all federal and state laws.

The role is generally available on a full-time basis as well as in other flexible working-time models.