HSE Co Ordinator

Objective

To ensure implementation and continual improvement of Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) systems at the CBG plant by promoting a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with applicable statutory requirements, and minimizing risks associated with plant operations, maintenance, contractor activities, utilities, biogas handling, compressed gas systems, and construction projects.

Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Chemical / Mechanical / Electrical / Instrumentation) OR B.Sc. with relevant experience.
• Diploma in Industrial Safety (DIS), Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety (ADIS), PGDIS, PGIS, or equivalent qualification recognized by State/Central Technical Education Authorities.
• Certification in ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 systems will be an added advantage.

Experience

• 5-8 years of relevant experience in EHS/Safety function.
• Experience in Bio-CNG, Biogas, Chemical, Process, Utilities, Energy, Power, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Waste-to-Energy, or Industrial Manufacturing plants preferred.
• Experience in plant operations, maintenance shutdowns, contractor safety management, and construction activities. 

Key Responsibilities

Safety Management & Compliance

• Implement and maintain the Health, Safety & Environmental Management System across the CBG facility.
• Ensure compliance with applicable provisions of the Factories Act, State Factory Rules, Pollution Control Board requirements, and other statutory obligations.
• Perform duties of Safety Officer as prescribed under relevant State Safety Officer Rules.
• Ensure compliance with Thermax EHS standards and corporate safety requirements.
• Maintain all statutory registers, records, permits, and safety documentation

Risk Assessment & Process Safety

• Conduct Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA), Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), and risk studies for operational and maintenance activities.
• Identify hazards associated with:
  • Biogas generation and handling systems
  • Digesters and slurry handling systems
  • Gas compression and bottling facilities
  • High-pressure gas systems
  • Electrical installations
  • Utilities and rotating equipment
  • Confined space activities
  • Hot work and maintenance shutdowns
• Recommend and implement risk mitigation measures.

Permit to Work & Critical Activity Monitoring

• Ensure effective implementation of Permit to Work (PTW) system.
• Monitor and enforce safe execution of:
  • Hot Work
  • Confined Space Entry
  • Work at Height
  • Electrical Isolation
  • Excavation Activities
  • Lifting Operations
  • Gas Line Maintenance
• Ensure implementation of Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) procedures and energy isolation practices.
• Conduct field inspections and intervene in unsafe acts and unsafe conditions.

Incident Management

• Conduct incident, near-miss, and accident investigations.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Track closure of recommendations and communicate learnings across the site.
• Develop systems for learning from incidents and safety observations.

Contractor Safety Management

• Establish and enforce contractor safety standards.
• Conduct contractor onboarding and safety inductions.
• Monitor contractor compliance with site safety requirements.
• Evaluate contractor safety performance and ensure corrective actions for non-compliances.
• Drive safe work practices during project execution and maintenance activities.

Safety Audits & Inspections

• Conduct routine workplace safety inspections and audits.
• Coordinate internal and external safety audits.
• Ensure timely closure of audit observations.
• Monitor compliance with PPE requirements, machine guarding, electrical safety, housekeeping, and fire protection systems. [JD-Site Sa...ty Officer | Word]

Emergency Preparedness & Fire Safety

• Develop and maintain site emergency response plans.
• Organize mock drills for:
  • Fire emergency
  • Gas leakage
  • Chemical spill
  • Medical emergency
  • Confined space rescue
• Ensure operational readiness of firefighting systems, gas detectors, emergency equipment, and rescue tools.
• Coordinate with external emergency authorities whenever required.

Training & Safety Culture

• Conduct safety induction programs for employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Develop and implement annual safety training plans.
• Conduct Toolbox Talks (TBT), safety campaigns, awareness programmes, and behavioural safety initiatives.
• Promote employee participation in safety committees and HSE improvement programs.
• Drive safety communication across all levels within the plant.

ISO Management Systems

• Support implementation and continual improvement of:
  • ISO 45001: Occupational Health & Safety Management System
  • ISO 14001: Environmental Management System
• Coordinate system audits and ensure closure of findings.
• Monitor HSE KPIs and prepare periodic reports for management review.

Key Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety regulations.
• HIRA, JSA/JHA and risk assessment techniques.
• Permit to Work (PTW) system.
• LOTO implementation.
• Incident investigation and root cause analysis.
• Fire and emergency response management.
• Contractor safety management.
• Safety audit and inspection techniques.
• Knowledge of compressed gas, biogas, utilities and process plant safety.
• ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 systems.

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Leadership and team collaboration.
• Analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Attention to detail.
• Training and facilitation skills.
• Proactive safety mindset.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Zero fatality and reduction in reportable incidents.
• Closure of safety observations and audit findings within target timelines.
• Compliance with statutory and corporate EHS requirements.
• Completion of safety trainings as per plan.
• PTW and LOTO compliance percentage.
• Emergency drill effectiveness scores.
• Contractor safety performance improvement.
• Reduction in unsafe acts and unsafe conditions.