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Safety Head - Navi Mumbai

Navi Mumbai Permanent INR3,150,000 - INR3,850,000 per year View Job Description
This role leads HSSE strategy and execution at the country level, ensuring compliance, safety culture, and operational excellence. The position requires strong leadership in HSSE systems, risk management, and continuous improvement across multi-site operations.
  • 12-15 yrs' exp. in HSSE across EPC or industrial environments
  • Proven leader driving audits, compliance & safety culture

About Our Client

Our client is a globally recognized organization with operations across multiple geographies, delivering projects in complex and high-risk environments. With a strong commitment to safety, sustainability, and quality, the company is focused on embedding world-class HSSE practices and driving continuous improvement across its operations.

Job Description

Reporting to the Country Manager, you will:

  • Lead the implementation of HSSE strategy, policies, and systems across country operations.
  • Translate global HSSE strategy into actionable country-level plans aligned with regulations and client requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and relevant safety standards.
  • Drive HSSE audits, risk assessments, and emergency response planning.
  • Lead incident investigations, including serious and fatal incidents, and ensure CAPA implementation.
  • Promote a strong safety culture and continuous improvement across teams and sites.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on HSSE risks, policies, and operational decisions.
  • Develop and coach HSSE teams, ensuring capability building and performance improvement.
  • Monitor HSSE KPIs, report performance, and drive improvements through data insights.
  • Support certification audits, documentation, and management system compliance.

The Successful Applicant

  • Holds a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Science or Engineering.
  • Certified in safety discipline (NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent).
  • Certified Lead/Internal Auditor preferred.
  • Brings 12-15 years of HSSE experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
  • Strong knowledge of ISO management systems, safety regulations, and risk management.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
  • Able to operate independently in a dynamic, multi-site environment.

What's on Offer

  • Leadership role driving HSSE strategy at a country level.
  • Opportunity to influence safety culture and operational excellence.
  • Exposure to global standards and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Platform for career growth in a multinational environment.
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JN-052026-7008714

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Service
What is your area of specialisation?
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
Navi Mumbai
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-052026-7008714

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