Assistant Manager - EHS

This role is responsible for implementing Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and practices within a specific geographical area. This role involves ensuring compliance with safety standards, managing vendor safety performance, coordinating incident investigations, and fostering a safety-conscious culture within the designated area.

Conduct pre-bid meetings to communicate fundamental HSE requirements and ensure contractor adherence.

Utilize the Contractor Safety Management (CSM) portal for efficient engagement and qualification of contractors.

Identify and categorize tasks or processes basis the degree of safety risks, outlining specific protocols and precautions.

Develop criteria and standards to assess contractors' competence and compliance with safety regulations, ensuring alignment with organizational standards and objectives.

Execute mock drills, emergency audits, and statutory compliance requirements as mandated by regulatory bodies.

Implement a vendor qualification system to ensure vendors meet predetermined criteria for safety records, financial stability, and past performance.

Develop leading and lagging indicators to measure proactive and reactive aspects of vendor performance, such as safety training completion rates and incident rates.

Introduce rewards and recognition programs to incentivize compliance and excellence among vendors, offering incentives like bonus payments, commendations, or preferential treatment for future contracts.

Establish and facilitate safety committees at various levels to uphold organizational safety standards.

Supervise ISO certifications and facilitate both internal and external audits to ensure regulatory compliance.

Lead incident investigation teams, develop comprehensive recommendations, and oversee their implementation.

Conduct thorough follow-ups to confirm the integration of recommendations and prevent recurrence.

Disseminate timely alerts in case of any HSE incidents.

Organize environmental and fire safety events to promote awareness and adherence to safety protocols.

Facilitate and coordinate visits and interactions with VIP stakeholders and Promoters, ensuring a seamless and professional experience that aligns with organizational objectives.

Conduct HSE training and induction programs to foster a culture of safety among employees across all functions and contractors.

Provide permit-to-work training. Additionally, review technical and operational competencies and establish KRAs for ongoing assessments.

Internal stakeholders:

Executive leadership

Operations managers

Human resources

Procurement team

Contractors and vendors

Regulatory bodies

3-4 years of experience in safety management, with extensive knowledge of safety regulations and best practices in the CGD sector.

Experience in industries such as gas, oil, petrochemicals, chemical manufacturing, or heavy industrial environments.