Site HSE Manager - Nagpur HVDC Converter Station

Hitachi Energy; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Site HSE Manager to oversee Health, Safety and Environmental requirements for a large HVDC megaproject in India. You will advise, coach, and support the project team to deliver safely, on time, and in compliance with client and regulatory standards.

The role reports to the Regional HSE Manager for APAC/MENA and is site-based in the West of India, with responsibilities spanning documentation, incident investigations, and environmental protection measures.

Qualifications

• Experience leading HSE on industrial mega-projects.
• Engineering degree with safety specialization plus state approval.
• Certification or training aligned with ISO 45001 is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HSE plans for the HVDC project.
• Lead site incident investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Coordinate with client, subcontractors and project teams on safety.
• Deliver safety campaigns, toolbox talks and training sessions.
• Maintain KPI reporting for HSE performance and compliance.

Skills

HSE management

Incident investigation

Safety training

English communication

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Engineering degree

Industrial Safety Diploma

BOCW Act knowledge

Tools

ISO 45001 Internal Auditor Training

Incident Investigation Training

Job description

Job Description:

The opportunity

As a Site HSE Manager you will be responsible for all matters pertaining to Health, Safety, and the Environment with respect to regulatory, company, and client requirements. You will be advising, coaching, and supporting the project team in the safe delivery of an HVDC mega-project.

The Site HSE Manager will report directly to the Regional HSE Manager for APAC/MENA. This role will be site based in the West of India.

Support the project team in the preparation, set-up and improvement of the project Health, Safety and Environmental system (Site HSE Plan, Emergency Preparedness & Response Plan, Construction Traffic Management Plan, etc.)

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Participate, review, and assist in the development of safety documentation e.g. Risk Assessments & Method Statements and Permit to Work.
• Act as the HSE focal point to site, project, and management, and coordinate with all frontline managers regarding HSE matters.
• Ensure leading/lagging indicators are collated and reported to allow for KPI reports to be generated.
• Work in cooperation with other stakeholders; establishing and maintaining close contact with the Client and Subcontractor HSE representatives.
• Participate in the coordination of site activities to identify potentially hazardous Simultaneous Operations and ensure activities are planned and completed in accordance with the approved Safe System of Work.
• Plan and deliver HSE campaigns such as Toolbox Talk (TBT), briefings, demonstrations, drills.
• Provide guidance and advice on matters relating to HSE for on-site personnel.
• Lead site incident investigations to ensure a root cause and preventative/corrective actions are identified, and that all information is suitably collated within the Company Incident Management System.
• Identify trends by following-up of incident and hazard observation data and propose suitable risk reducing measures.
• Be visible onsite and complete regular focused inspections whilst engaging in safety conversations with personnel.
• Be an active member of the HSE team by promoting the Hitachi Energy HSE processes and interacting with site personnel.
• Be an ambassador for the Hitachi Energy ‘We Care’ behavioral safety program by providing coaching and support to site personnel.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment towards environmental standards, guidelines, and procedures.
• Inform on/verify adherence to site specific environmental protection measures (e.g., waste management, wildlife protection, use/handling of substances hazardous to environment)
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• 10 years+ experiences in HSE management in Industrial large project
• Engineering Graduate & Industrial Safety Diploma from State Technical Board approved college (RLI/CLI/ADIS)
• Qualified and experienced in accordance with the BOCW Act.
• Extensive experience in a similar HSE role in project business of similar size/complexity or other similar proven capacity.
• Fluent in English (Verbal and Written).
• Conversant with ISO 45001 (Internal Auditor Training certification in ISO 45001 will be advantageous).
• Formal Incident Investigation Training.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required

Publication date : 2026-08-20