Company: Konnak Engineering Private Limited
Location: Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
Konnak Engineering Private Limited is seeking an experienced HSE Engineer to lead Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) activities during the construction, installation, testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning phases of an industrial EPC project. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with applicable HSE regulations, project requirements, client standards, and company policies while promoting a strong safety culture across the project.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain the Project HSE Management System.
- Develop and implement HSE procedures, plans, and safe work practices.
- Conduct site safety inspections and audits.
- Monitor contractor HSE performance and compliance.
- Conduct daily toolbox talks and safety briefings.
- Carry out risk assessments (JSA/JHA) and HIRA reviews.
- Review and approve Method Statements and Risk Assessments before work execution.
- Manage Permit to Work (PTW) systems.
- Ensure compliance with Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) procedures.
- Monitor confined space entry activities.
- Monitor hot work, lifting operations, excavation, work at height, and electrical safety.
- Conduct incident investigations and prepare investigation reports.
- Maintain HSE statistics and monthly reports.
- Ensure proper use of PPE and safety equipment.
- Coordinate emergency response drills and first aid arrangements.
- Conduct HSE induction training for employees and contractors.
- Ensure environmental compliance including waste management, spill prevention, dust control, noise control, and housekeeping.
- Coordinate with client representatives, consultants, contractors, and regulatory authorities on HSE matters.
- Support pre-commissioning and commissioning activities from an HSE perspective.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Engineering or Science.
- Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety, NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent HSE qualification.
Experience
- Minimum 8 years of HSE experience in industrial EPC construction projects.
- Experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, LNG, Chemical, Power, Renewable Energy, Cement, Steel, Water Treatment, or Process Plants is preferred.
Required Skills & Experience
Health & Safety
- HSE Management Systems
- Risk Assessment (JSA/JHA/HIRA)
- Permit to Work (PTW)
- Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO)
- Confined Space Entry
- Working at Height
- Excavation Safety
- Lifting & Rigging Safety
- Electrical Safety
- Fire Prevention and Fire Protection
- Emergency Response Planning
- First Aid Coordination
- Contractor Safety Management
- Behaviour-Based Safety (BBS)
Environmental
- Waste Management
- Spill Prevention
- Pollution Control
- Dust and Noise Control
- Environmental Monitoring
- Housekeeping Standards
Audits & Compliance
- HSE Audits
- Safety Inspections
- Incident Investigation
- Root Cause Analysis
- Corrective & Preventive Actions
- Regulatory Compliance
- Safety Performance Reporting
- Toolbox Talks and Safety Training
Systems & Software
- Microsoft Office
- Incident Reporting Systems
- Experience with ERP systems such as Zoho ERP, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or equivalent for HSE reporting, training records, and compliance tracking.
Preferred Certifications
- NEBOSH IGC (Preferred)
- IOSH Managing Safely
- Diploma in Industrial Safety
- First Aid Certification
- Fire Warden / Fire Fighting Training
- Internal ISO 45001 Auditor (Preferred)
- Internal ISO 14001 Auditor (Preferred)
Preferred Competencies
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Excellent observation and hazard identification skills.
- Ability to influence safe work behaviours.
- Good documentation and report-writing skills.
- Strong coordination with multidisciplinary EPC teams.
- Ability to work under project schedule and construction constraints.
Pay: ₹55,000.00 - ₹70,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
