Site HSE Manager - Nagpur HVDC Converter Station

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy India Limited in Gurgaon, India, is seeking a Site HSE Manager to lead safety, health, and environmental compliance on a major HVDC project. You will advise and coach the project team, implement HSE plans, and ensure adherence to regulations while reporting to the APAC/MENA regional HSE manager.

The role requires 10+ years in HSE management on large industrial projects, a strong ISO 45001 background, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of HSE management experience on industrial mega projects.
• Engineering degree with Industrial Safety Diploma and BOCW Act awareness.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 45001 and incident investigation.

Responsibilities

• Lead site HSE activities across HVDC mega projects and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Develop and implement HSE plans, risk assessments, and permit-to-work systems.
• Coach project teams on safety practices and conduct on-site inspections.
• Investigate incidents to identify root causes and drive corrective actions.
• Coordinate with clients and subcontractors on HSE matters and KPI reporting.

Skills

HSE management

English fluency

ISO 45001 auditing

Education

Engineering Graduate

Industrial Safety Diploma

BOCW Act knowledge

Tools

ISO 45001

Job description

Job Details

Location: Gurgaon, Haryana, India

Job ID: R0118273

Date Posted: 2026-02-02

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY INDIA LIMITED

Profession (Job Category): Legal, Compliance & Audit

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

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.

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