Hse Executive

Role & responsibilities :

Position: HSE Officer (Health, Safety & Environment)
Department: HSE / EHS
Location: Gummidipoondi
Experience: 25 Years
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Safety, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or relevant field
Reporting To: HSE Manager / Plant Head

Job Purpose

To ensure a safe and healthy working environment by implementing HSE policies, conducting inspections and risk assessments, ensuring statutory compliance, and promoting a strong safety culture across the plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor company Health, Safety & Environment policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular plant safety inspections, workplace audits, and safety rounds.
• Identify hazards and conduct Risk Assessments / JSA / HIRA for various activities.
• Monitor compliance with applicable Factories Act, safety regulations, environmental requirements, and other statutory provisions.
• Investigate accidents, near misses, unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions and prepare corrective/preventive action reports.
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety training, induction training, and awareness programs for employees and contractors.
• Ensure proper use of PPE and monitor PPE compliance across the plant.
• Monitor fire safety systems, emergency preparedness, evacuation procedures, and conduct mock drills.
• Maintain HSE records, inspection reports, training records, incident reports, and statutory documents.
• Coordinate with various departments for closure of safety audit observations and corrective actions.
• Monitor safe working practices for work at height, hot work, confined space, electrical work, lifting activities, and maintenance activities.
• Implement and monitor Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems.
• Support emergency response activities and ensure availability of emergency equipment.
• Monitor environmental aspects such as waste management, chemical handling, pollution control, and housekeeping.
• Coordinate with external agencies, auditors, consultants, and government authorities whenever required.
• Prepare and submit daily/weekly/monthly HSE reports and MIS to management.
• Promote a proactive safety culture and zero-accident mindset throughout the organization.

Required Skills

• Good knowledge of Industrial Safety and HSE practices.
• Knowledge of HIRA, JSA, Risk Assessment and Incident Investigation.
• Knowledge of Fire & Safety, Emergency Response and Disaster Management.
• Knowledge of PPE and Permit-to-Work systems.
• Good understanding of applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Good communication and training skills.
• Ability to conduct safety audits and prepare documentation.
• Good MS Office skills, particularly Excel and Word.
• Strong observation, problem-solving, and coordination skills.