HSE Engineer (Health , Safety & Environment )

Job Description:

The HSE Engineer will be responsible for implementing and maintaining site Health, Safety, Environment, and ESG management systems and ensuring compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, and corporate requirements.

The role will support a safe and environmentally compliant workplace through audits, risk assessments, training, emergency preparedness, incident investigations, waste management, and continuous HSE improvement.

Job Description

• Develop and maintain site HSE management systems, procedures, work instructions, and documentation.

• Ensure compliance with applicable State Government, Central Government, and corporate HSE requirements, permits, and regulations.

• Prepare and maintain compliance calendars and ensure timely submission of statutory and corporate reports.

• Maintain GPCB consents and compliance requirements, including CTE, CCA, hazardous waste annual returns, environmental audit reports, environmental statements, water cess, and online compliance data.

• Monitor and coordinate plant Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD), Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP), and Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) facilities and their operating parameters.

• Coordinate hazardous waste, biomedical waste, e-waste, and plastic waste management and ensure disposal through authorized facilities.

• Implement and monitor ESG requirements and compliance.

• Prepare the annual HSE budget and monitor HSE-related requirements.

• Ensure compliance with corporate HSE standards and coordinate with Corporate HSE teams.

• Conduct regular HSE audits, inspections, and HSE committee meetings.

• Develop HSE awareness and culture through training and communication for employees and contractors.

• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) of incidents, accidents, and near misses.

• Maintain site emergency preparedness, including emergency plans, mock drills, fire extinguishers, hydrants, and fire alarm systems.

• Conduct Job Safety Analysis (JSA), risk assessments, and workplace safety assessments.

• Maintain the site Occupational Health Centre (OHC) and coordinate with the Factory Medical Officer.

• Develop and maintain the work permit system, including contractor permits.

• Develop and implement project safety requirements for plant expansions and future projects.

• Perform other HSE responsibilities as assigned by management.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain HSE systems, procedures, documentation, and statutory compliance.

• Ensure timely compliance with GPCB, DISH, PESO, Corporate HSE, and other applicable regulatory requirements.

• Manage environmental compliance, including ZLD, ETP/STP, hazardous waste, biomedical waste, e-waste, and plastic waste.

• Support ESG implementation, reporting, and compliance activities.

• Conduct regular HSE audits, inspections, risk assessments, JSA, and workplace safety assessments.

• Drive HSE training, awareness, communication, and safety culture across employees and contractors.

• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses and conduct RCA, ensuring appropriate corrective actions.

• Maintain emergency preparedness, fire protection systems, emergency plans, and mock drills.

• Manage the site work permit system and contractor safety requirements.

• Coordinate OHC activities with the Factory Medical Officer.

• Support project safety requirements for plant expansions and new projects.

• Coordinate with Corporate HSE teams and regulatory authorities as required.

Educational Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a postgraduate qualification in Environmental Science.

• Post Diploma in Industrial Safety or Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety from an approved State/Regional Labour Institute.

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) and ESG compliance.

• Experience in the manufacturing industry is preferred.

• Good knowledge of HSE legislation, environmental regulations, permits, and statutory compliance.

• Knowledge of GPCB, DISH, PESO, hazardous waste, and environmental compliance requirements.

• Experience in risk assessment, JSA, incident investigation, RCA, audits, and workplace safety.

• Knowledge of emergency preparedness and fire protection systems.

• Good communication, coordination, training, and documentation skills.

• Ability to work effectively with employees, contractors, management, and regulatory authorities.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in manufacturing/industrial plant HSE operations.

• Strong knowledge of GPCB, DISH, PESO, and other statutory requirements.

• Experience with ZLD, ETP, STP, and environmental compliance.

• Experience in ESG implementation and reporting.

• Experience in HSE audits, inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations.

• Knowledge of contractor safety and work permit systems.

• Experience in emergency preparedness, fire safety, and mock drills.

• Experience in project safety for plant expansions or new projects.