Hse Lead

Vaaman Engineers; Korba District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaaman Engineers in India is seeking an experienced HSE Lead to implement process safety management systems, drive health, safety, and environmental initiatives, and lead site safety programs across a large industrial operation.

The role requires extensive knowledge of HSE legislation, audits, incident investigations, and KPI monitoring (LTIFR, UA/UC, trends), with hands-on leadership of the HSE team. A B.Tech with PDIS and 10–12 years in metal/processing sectors is required.

Qualifications

• B.Tech with Post Diploma in Industrial Safety (PDIS) – mandatory.
• 10–12 years HSE experience in process industries.
• Experience in smelting operations and contractor safety.
• Strong knowledge of HSE legislation and emergency planning.

Responsibilities

• Implement process safety management systems, HSE standards, and risk management practices.
• Drive HSE policies, emergency preparedness, health, hygiene, and housekeeping initiatives.
• Conduct HSE audits, safety inspections, and workplace risk assessments.
• Investigate incidents, identify root causes, and ensure CAPA.
• Monitor safety KPIs such as LTIFR, UA/UC, incident trends.
• Ensure statutory compliance and coordinate regulatory inspections and audits.
• Conduct safety training, toolbox talks, induction programs, and safety awareness initiatives.
• Coordinate with client teams, operations, government authorities, contractors, and stakeholders on HSE matters.
• Maintain HSE MIS, incident records, dashboards, and periodic performance reports.
• Support emergency response planning, fire safety, crisis management, and mock drills.
• Drive continuous improvement in workplace safety and environmental responsibility.
• Promote contractor safety and adherence to HSE procedures.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the site HSE team and drive proactive safety culture.

Skills

HSE Leadership

Risk assessment

Audits

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigation

Education

B.Tech with PDIS

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Implement process safety management systems, HSE standards, and risk management practices.
• Drive HSE policies, emergency preparedness, health, hygiene, and housekeeping initiatives.
• Conduct HSE audits, safety inspections, and workplace risk assessments.
• Investigate incidents, identify root causes, and ensure effective implementation of CAPA.
• Monitor safety KPIs, including LTIFR, UA/UC, incident trends, and other HSE performance indicators.
• Ensure statutory compliance and coordinate regulatory inspections and audits.
• Conduct safety training, toolbox talks, induction programs, and safety awareness initiatives.
• Coordinate with client teams, operations, government authorities, contractors, and other stakeholders on HSE matters.
• Maintain HSE MIS, incident records, dashboards, and periodic performance reports.
• Support emergency response planning, fire safety, crisis management, and mock drills.
• Drive continuous improvement in workplace safety and environmental responsibility.
• Promote contractor safety and ensure adherence to established HSE procedures and standards.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the site HSE team and drive a proactive safety culture.

Preferred candidate profile

The ideal candidate should have:

• 1012 years of overall HSE experience, preferably in the process industry, with preference for non-ferrous metal / smelting operations.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the metal industry.
• B.Tech with Post Diploma in Industrial Safety (PDIS) – Mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of HSE legislation, statutory requirements, safety standards, emergency preparedness, and fire safety.
• Hands-on experience in smelting operations, contractor safety, safety inspections, HSE audits, and incident management.
• Strong understanding of process safety and workplace risk management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and reporting skills.
• Ability to independently manage HSE activities at a large industrial/site operation.