Safety Engineer

HSE ENGINEER / SR. HSE ENGINEER:

Educational and professional qualifications:

• B.E. / B. Tech. in Mechanical/ Civil / Electrical / Chemical / Fire & Safety Engineering and  Diploma in Industrial Safety (Duration: 1 year) or equivalent

Work experience:

• Minimum 8-year experience in a reputed HSE /Safety consulting firm offering services like HSE Audits, HSE training, ERDMP certification, preparation/review of HSE standards, risk assessments, HSE regulations studies, HSE implementation at site, etc.

Or

• Minimum 8-year experience in managing safety function of Oil & Gas installations or chemical process plants or such high-risk industry sectors

Role and responsibilities: 

• “Go to the market” and sell HSE services; identify potential clients for HSE services;  make presentations to the potential clients about Bureau Veritas HSE services; discuss with the clients of their HSE requirements; prepare proposals including scope of work and methodology; assist to make, revise and update HSE services brochures
• Develop industry-specific HSE /Safety /Fire Safety Audit checklists with reference to applicable regulations, relevant national and international standards, good engineering practices and client’s specific requirements if any and carry out audits/assessments; carry out HSE risk assessments; prepare audit  reports; review the reports prepared by other auditors; address client’s comments on the reports.
• Design and develop customized HSE training modules as per the client needs with reference. Deliver customized HSE training courses to clients for their managers, supervisors, technicians and senior management
• Design and conduct safety culture and awareness surveys; design an appropriate survey methodology, instruments/questionnaires; administer survey; compile and analyse the survey responses; discuss with the client the survey findings and opportunities for improvement; prepare the report; address client’s comments on the reports.
• Provide handholding to the client organisations for development and implementation of customised safety processes and protocols, behavior-based safety and safety culture transformation initiatives

• Carry out Machine Safety Assessment as per European Machine Safety Directive and relevant ISO standards and prepare reports; review the reports prepared by other auditors; address client’s comments on the reports
• Review Emergency Response and Disaster Management Plan (ERDMP) for oil & gas installations; verify emergency infrastructure in the installations and witness emergency mock drill for ERDMP certification as per PNGRB Regulations
• Preparation of inspection checklists in line with relevant and carry out inspection of lifting equipment including EOT cranes, mobile cranes, etc.
• Prepare and review safety manuals, safety plans, procedures, protocols and standards
• Develop quality assurance plan for personal protective equipment, safety equipment and appliances and fire equipment in line with relevant standards and codes of practice; carry out inspection of such equipment/appliances and prepare inspection reports
• Coordinate with the clients for development and delivery of HSE services assignments and projects
• Face internal and external audits including NABCB audits    

Required expertise and skill sets:

 Technical expertise:

 In-depth understanding of HSE management processes, regulations and technical standards and codes of practice pertaining to HSE including IS, OISD, ISO, IEC, BS, NFPA, API, ASME, etc.

• Familiar with world-class HSE practices in major high-risk industry sectors including oil & gas and chemicals
• Successful track record of implementing HSE in large organizations from  high-risk industry sectors including oil & gas and chemicals
• Experience of working with reputed consultancy firms providing HSE services will be desirable but not essential

Soft Skills:

 Self –initiator, go getter and self-motivator

• Excellent report writing and presentation skills
• Good training skills
• Ability to address clients’ expectations and business challenges
• Ability to deal with clients’ senior management / leadership teams
• Fluency in both written and spoken English, Hindi and Telugu is a MUST.