Safety, Health & Environment Specialist

AECOM; Pipavav; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM India Private Limited is seeking an experienced Safety, Health & Environment (SHE/HSE) Specialist with a strong background in ports, harbors, marine terminals, dredging, coastal, and maritime infrastructure projects.

The successful candidate will support the Resident Engineer/Construction Manager in ensuring compliance with project HSE requirements, maritime safety standards, environmental regulations, and client specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental engineering, occupational health & safety, marine engineering, or a related discipline.
• 10–18 years of HSE experience, including exposure to ports, marine, harbor, coastal, dredging, or maritime infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of marine construction activities, maritime safety requirements, and environmental management practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist Resident Engineer/Construction Manager with implementing project-specific HSE requirements and objectives.
• Develop, implement, and monitor HSE policies, procedures, and management plans.
• Identify workplace hazards, conduct risk assessments, and recommend mitigation measures.
• Ensure compliance with local and international safety regulations, standards, and client requirements.
• Ensure compliance with environmental permits, EIA requirements, and regulatory obligations for marine/coastal projects.
• Monitor environmental impacts related to dredging, reclamation, marine construction, and port operations.
• Implement environmental protection measures for water quality, sediment control, waste management, spill prevention, dust suppression, and noise control.
• Monitor safe execution of marine construction activities including quay walls, jetties, breakwaters, marine piling, berthing facilities, and offshore works.
• Ensure vessels, barges, workboats, and floating equipment meet HSE requirements.
• Review marine traffic management plans and interface management procedures.
• Verify lifesaving equipment and emergency rescue systems.
• Conduct routine HSE inspections, audits, and compliance assessments at sites and with contractors.
• Ensure proper use of PPE and safe work practices by all personnel.
• Manage contractor HSE performance and compliance.

Skills

HSE Management

Maritime Safety

Risk Assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Environmental/OHS/Marine Engineering

Job description

• Legal Entity: AECOM India Private Limited
• Business Line: Transportation
• Work Location Model: On-Site
• Operating Group: International
• Primary Location: IN - Pipavav, APM Terminals

Company Description

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Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Safety, Health & Environment (SHE/HSE) Specialist with a strong background in ports, harbors, marine terminals, dredging, coastal, and maritime infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will support the Resident Engineer/Construction Manager in ensuring compliance with project HSE requirements, maritime safety standards, environmental regulations, and client specifications. The role will focus on fostering a strong safety culture while ensuring safe execution of marine and port construction activities.

• Assist and support the Resident Engineer/Construction Manager in implementing project-specific HSE requirements and objectives.
• Develop, implement, and monitor Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and management plans.
• Identify workplace hazards, conduct risk assessments, and recommend mitigation measures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable local and international safety regulations, standards, and client requirements.
• Ensure compliance with environmental permits, EIA requirements, and regulatory obligations for marine and coastal projects.
• Monitor environmental impacts associated with dredging, reclamation, marine construction, and port operations.
• Implement environmental protection measures related to water quality, sediment control, waste management, spill prevention, dust suppression, and noise control.
• Monitor safe execution of marine construction activities, including quay walls, jetties, breakwaters, marine piling, berthing facilities, and offshore works.
• Ensure marine vessels, barges, workboats, and floating equipment comply with project HSE requirements.
• Review marine traffic management plans and interface management procedures.
• Verify implementation of lifesaving equipment, emergency rescue systems, and work-over-water safety measures.
• Conduct routine HSE inspections, audits, and compliance assessments across construction sites, marine facilities, and contractor operations.
• Ensure proper use of PPE and adherence to safe work practices by all personnel.
• Manage contractor and subcontractor HSE performance and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Marine Engineering, or related discipline.
• 10-18years of HSE experience, including significant exposure to ports, marine, harbor, coastal, dredging, or maritime infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of marine construction activities, maritime safety requirements, and environmental management practices.

Additional Information

Preferred Certifications:

• NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC)
• ISO 45001 Lead Auditor/Internal Auditor
• ISO 14001 Lead Auditor/Internal Auditor
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent
• First Aid, Fire Safety, and Emergency Response Training
• Marine Safety or Offshore Safety Certifications preferred

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About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options,well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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