Assistant Manager -HSE

Role Purpose

To implement and monitor safety, health and environmental practices across smart meter installation, replacement, testing, commissioning and associated field activities. The role will ensure that employees, contractors and field teams follow applicable statutory requirements, project procedures and client/DISCOM safety standards while maintaining safe and timely project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement the project EHS plan, site-specific safety procedures, risk assessments and method statements for smart meter deployment activities.
• Conduct regular field/site inspections covering meter installation and replacement, electrical work, testing, commissioning, work at height where applicable, vehicle movement and material handling.
• Ensure safe isolation and de-energisation practices, permit-to-work controls, lockout/tagout where applicable, and verification of absence of voltage before work begins; ensure only authorised and competent personnel undertake electrical work.
• Verify use and condition of appropriate PPE, insulated tools, test instruments, safety equipment and first-aid/fire-fighting provisions.
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety inductions, job safety briefings and periodic refresher training for employees, subcontractors and field technicians.
• Review job hazard analyses and risk assessments before high-risk or non-routine activities; recommend controls and stop unsafe work when an imminent risk is identified.
• Monitor contractor and workforce compliance with safety procedures, client/DISCOM requirements and applicable Indian statutory rules and standards.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, electrical shocks, injuries and unsafe conditions; identify root causes, document findings and track corrective and preventive actions to closure.
• Maintain safety records and reports, including inspection checklists, training attendance, incident registers, risk assessments, permits, PPE records and monthly EHS dashboards.
• Coordinate with project managers, site supervisors, DISCOM/client representatives, subcontractors and central EHS teams to resolve safety observations and improve field practices.
• Support emergency preparedness, including response plans for electrical incidents, fire, injury, severe weather and other site emergencies; coordinate drills and verify emergency contacts and equipment.
• Monitor safety performance indicators, identify recurring trends and recommend practical actions to reduce incidents, unsafe acts and project disruption.
• Ensure safe handling, transportation, storage and disposal of tools, batteries, packaging and other project materials, in line with applicable requirements.
• Support statutory/client audits and project reviews; ensure observations are addressed within agreed timelines.
• Promote a proactive safety culture and report significant risks, incidents and non-compliances to project leadership promptly.

Education & Experience

• Diploma or Bachelors degree in Engineering; a qualification in Industrial Safety / Occupational Health and Safety will be preferred or required as per applicable statutory provisions.
• Typically 5–8 years of relevant experience in EHS / project safety, preferably in electrical distribution, metering, utility, infrastructure, field-service or large-scale deployment projects.
• Hands-on experience managing field technicians, subcontractors and geographically distributed installation teams is preferred.
• Working knowledge of electrical safety, hazard identification, risk assessment, incident investigation, PPE, permit-to-work and emergency response.
• Familiarity with applicable Indian safety legislation, client/DISCOM procedures and project EHS reporting requirements.
• Good communication, training, documentation, coordination and problem-solving skills; ability to travel to project sites within the assigned area.

Key Competencies

• Strong field presence and practical safety leadership
• Risk identification, assessment and control implementation
• Incident investigation and corrective-action follow-up
• Training, communication and contractor management
• Documentation, reporting and data-driven monitoring
• Integrity, accountability and willingness to intervene on unsafe work

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Completion of planned site safety inspections and toolbox talks as per project schedule.
• Timely closure of safety observations and corrective/preventive actions.
• Compliance with mandatory safety training, PPE and permit-to-work requirements.
• Timely reporting and investigation of incidents and near misses.
• Reduction in repeat unsafe observations and preventable incidents.
• Readiness for client/statutory audits and accuracy of EHS records and reports.

Important Note

The experience range, qualifications and statutory certification requirements should be validated against the project scope, applicable West Bengal requirements, client/DISCOM conditions and the organisation’s internal grade structure before publication.