Health And Safety Manager

Essar Ports Limited; Salaya; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Essar Ports Limited is seeking an experienced Health, Safety, Environment and Fire (HSEF) professional for Salaya Port. The role focuses on monitoring HSEF practices, statutory compliances and emergency preparedness to achieve zero fatalities and strong fire safety culture.

You will coordinate environmental approvals, inspections, training and documentation. The candidate should have a professional qualification in Industrial Safety / Occupational Health & Safety, with NEBOSH/IOSH/ISO

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in Industrial Safety / Occupational Health & Safety preferred.
• Additional certification in Fire & Safety / Fire Engineering / Environmental Management advantageous.
• NEBOSH, IOSH, ISO 45001, ISO 14001 or equivalent HSE certifications preferred.
• Knowledge of Indian HSE, environmental and fire safety legislation essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor implementation of the OHS Plan and safety objectives at Salaya Port.
• Conduct field inspections to ensure safe working conditions across the terminal.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures, OHS standards by employees, contractors and vendors.
• Identify unsafe acts and conditions and coordinate corrective actions.
• Coordinate documentation for environmental and safety approvals (EC, CTE, CTO, CRZ) and related requirements.
• Monitor fire protection and firefighting systems for availability and readiness.
• Conduct safety and fire safety training, toolbox talks and awareness programmes.
• Maintain HSE records, reports and statutory compliance documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement of HSE and Fire culture at Salaya Port.

Skills

Industrial Safety

Fire Safety

Environmental Management

HSE Training

Education

Industrial Safety Certification

Job description

To ensure safe, environmentally compliant and fire-safe operations at Salaya Port by monitoring Health, Safety, Environment and Fire (HSEF) practices, statutory compliances, emergency preparedness and safety awareness, with a focus on achieving Zero Fatality, Zero Permanent Disability and a strong fire safety culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor implementation of the OHS Plan and ensure achievement of safety objectives at Salaya Port.
• Conduct regular field inspections and surveillance to ensure safe working conditions across the terminal.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures, OHS standards and best practices by employees, contractors and vendors.
• Identify unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, fire hazards and environmental non-compliances and ensure timely corrective action.
• Support compliance with environmental and statutory approvals, including Environmental Clearance (EC), CTE, CTO, CRZ permissions and other applicable requirements.
• Coordinate documentation and activities related to obtaining and maintaining environmental and safety approvals for existing operations and upcoming projects.
• Monitor fire protection and firefighting systems, including fire hydrants and other fire safety equipment, to ensure 100% availability and operational readiness.
• Conduct regular inspections of fire safety systems and coordinate their testing, maintenance and timely rectification of identified gaps.
• Ensure preparedness for fire and other emergency situations through emergency response planning, mock drills and awareness programmes.
• Conduct and coordinate safety and fire safety training, toolbox talks and awareness programmes for employees, contractors and vendors.
• Support departments in maintaining compliance with IMS requirements and certification standards.
• Maintain and review HSEF records, reports, inspection findings and statutory compliance documentation.
• Coordinate with various departments to ensure effective implementation of HSE and Fire Safety requirements and smooth terminal operations.
• Report major safety risks, fire hazards, environmental non-compliances and critical observations to the Head – HSEF and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen the overall Health, Safety, Environment and Fire culture at Salaya Port.

Qualifications

• A professional qualification in Industrial Safety / Occupational Health & Safety is preferred.
• Additional certification in Fire & Safety / Fire Engineering / Environmental Management will be an advantage.
• Qualification or training in NEBOSH, IOSH, ISO 45001, ISO 14001 or equivalent HSE certifications will be preferred.
• Knowledge of applicable Indian HSE, environmental and fire safety legislation is essential.

Required Experience

• 8–12 years of relevant experience in HSE, preferably in ports, terminals, logistics, manufacturing, infrastructure, oil & gas, chemical or other high-risk industries.
• Hands-on experience in safety inspections, audits, risk assessment, incident investigation and compliance monitoring.
• Practical experience in fire prevention, firefighting systems, emergency preparedness and mock drills.
• Experience in managing or coordinating environmental statutory compliances, including EC, CTE, CTO, CRZ and related approvals.
• Experience in contractor/vendor safety management and conducting HSE training and awareness programmes.
• Experience with IMS / ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 implementation and audits will be an advantage.