HSE Manager

Varel Energy Solutions; Faridabad District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive benefits

Competitive pay

Job summary

Varel Energy Solutions (VES) seeks an experienced HSE Manager for our Faridabad, India operations. You will lead and sustain health, safety, and environmental programs across manufacturing, ensuring regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

You will monitor KPIs, investigate incidents, and drive risk reduction, training, and security measures. A strong engineering or safety background with ISO knowledge is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of HSE experience in a manufacturing environment.
• HSE certifications such as NEBOSH, CSP, OHST or equivalent preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HSE regulations, standards, and ISO 14001/45001.

Responsibilities

• Leads, coaches, supports, and ensures the commitment of site and functional management to operate at a high level of health, safety, and environmental performance.
• Accountable for effective implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Leads the organization in contributing to and acting upon the OFI (Opportunity for Improvement) system with timely closure of actions.
• Defines and drives HSE initiatives with a focus on execution, measurable KPIs, and continuous improvement; leads annual review of HSE performance.
• Analyzes incident, injury, and illness data to identify trends and adjust HSE priorities accordingly.
• Oversees incident investigations, ensures complete investigations of serious incidents, and prepares material for regulatory reviews and investigations.
• Compiles, analyzes, and submits HSE reports to senior management and regulatory agencies.
• Ensures compliance with HSE regulations and company standards; maintains records and tracks corrective actions.
• Leads management reviews of corrective actions and develops improvement and recovery plans.
• Develops and manages safety programs and training related to HSE policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Change management

Communication

Industrial safety

MS Office

Safety training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Environmental Science

Occupational Health & Safety

HSE certifications

Tools

EHS management systems

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

Job description

Varel Energy Solutions (VES) is one of the world’s largest independent manufacturer and suppliers of downhole drilling and completions products to the energy sector. The key to the company's success is underpinned by the virtues and the cultural framework of our employees. VES offers an exciting and fast paced work environment, attractive benefits, and competitive pay. If you’re looking to invest in your career development, Varel Energy Solutions is the right place for you. Come join our team!

Summary

VES is looking for a HSE Manager to join our team in Faridabad, India location. This position manages and leads HSE (Health, Safety & Environmental) programs and provides expert advice and oversight to ensure compliance across assigned manufacturing operations. Promotes HSE awareness, accountability, and performance through leadership engagement, safety meetings, communications, onsite presence, and training programs. Leads initiatives to minimize risk, injury, environmental impact, and operational loss. Oversee plant-level security requirements as applicable. Contributes to regional and global HSE initiatives, strategy, and continuous improvement efforts.
Follows all company and department policies and procedures with special consideration for safety.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned.

• Leads, coaches, supports, and ensures the commitment of site and functional management to operate at a high level of health, safety, and environmental performance.
• Accountable for effective implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Leads the organization in contributing to and acting upon the OFI (Opportunity for Improvement) system, ensuring timely closure of actions.
• Defines and drives HSE initiatives with a strong focus on execution, measurable KPIs, and continuous improvement. Develops and leads the annual review of HSE performance.
• Analyzes incident, injury, and illness data to identify trends and proactively adjust HSE priorities to address areas of concern.
• Leads and oversees incident investigations. Ensures complete investigation of serious incidents and injuries and prepares material and evidence for use in regulatory reviews, hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations.
• Compiles, consolidates, analyzes, and submits HSE reports required by senior management and regulatory agencies.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable HSE regulations and company standards. Verifies that all required records are maintained according to established guidelines. Issues and tracks corrective actions as required.
• Leads management reviews of corrective actions, evaluates performance against benchmarks, and develops, communicates, and executes improvement and recovery plans.
• Develops, implements, and manages safety programs and employee training related to HSE policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Maintains training certifications required for ISO/API compliance.
• Oversees execution of HSE process implementation, training, and regulatory requirements for operations, contractors, logistics, and field activities as applicable.
• Manages participation in all required environmental, health, and safety inspections and audits. Represents the organization during inspections and provides required documentation.
• Ensures the safe identification, control, and mitigation of physical, biological, and chemical hazards within the manufacturing environment.
• Manages security requirements for the India plant, including access control, badge issuance for employees, contractors, and temporary staff. Maintains badge policies and site access procedures.
• Acts as Fire Safety Coordinator; conducts fire drills, maintains floor warden and emergency response training records, and manages evacuation preparedness including mobility-impaired protocols.
• Develops, implements, and maintains HSE policies, procedures, and standards. Keeps abreast of changes to laws and regulations and ensures timely incorporation into company policies and manuals

Competencies (Skills & Abilities)

Ability to:

• perform all essential duties and responsibilities of an HSE Manager in a manufacturing environment.
• demonstrate strong competency in risk identification, risk assessment, and opportunity management processes.
• identify HSSE processes, procedures, and system improvements required to eliminate or reduce negative safety and environmental impacts.
• demonstrate strong organizational, analytical, and process / change management skills.
• demonstrate excellent interpersonal, coaching, communication, presentation, organizational, and project management skills.
• gain commitment and support from senior leaders, managers, and employees to implement change without direct supervisory authority.
• develop, implement, and sustain HSE processes, work instructions, and procedures aligned with operational needs and regulatory requirements.
• prioritize, manage, and complete multiple initiatives and projects on schedule and within agreed timelines.
• demonstrate sound, practical, and objective problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.
• work effectively, professionally, and diplomatically with all levels of the organization and within a multi-cultural environment.
• persuasively influence outcomes and drive adoption of safe work practices, standards, and behavioral change.
• demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, as well as EHS management systems.
• comprehend, interpret, and communicate information accurately, clearly, and concisely in English and local languages, both verbally and in writing.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related discipline.
• Recognized HSE certifications such as NEBOSH, CSP (Certified Safety Professional), OHST, or equivalent preferred.
• Strong knowledge of applicable HSE regulations, standards, and statutory requirements, including ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Understanding of HSE KPIs, leading and lagging indicators, risk assessment, and incident investigation processes.
• Familiarity with HSE practices within oil & gas manufacturing or industrial environments.

Work Experience

• Minimum 10+ years of progressive HSE experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience as aHSE Manager or senior HSE leadership role with site-level accountability.
• Proven experience managing audits, inspections, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Industry experience in oil & gas, energy, or heavy manufacturing is preferred.

Thank you for your interest in a career with Varel Energy Solutions.