Health And Safety Manager

To lead and manage the implementation of health and safety (H&S) policies, procedures, and practices across engineering projects with a focus on dams and hydropower infrastructure. The incumbent ensures a safe work environment, compliance with regulatory standards, and promotes a culture of safety among all.

Responsibilities:

• Design HSE strategies aligned with dam/hydro project risks
• Develop site-specific hazard mitigation approaches
• Incorporate HSE into engineering, procurement, and construction plans
• Establish contingency and emergency protocols
• Conduct scheduled and unscheduled inspections
• Use KPIs to assess and improve safety performance
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action follow-through
• Develop and implement training plans covering dam-related safety risks
• Lead toolbox talks and safety communication campaigns
• Coordinate simulations and emergency response exercises
• Collaborate with technical teams on integrating safety into workflows
• Engage staff in safety meetings and pre-start discussions
• Maintain logs of audits, inspections, incidents, and training

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Civil, Environmental, Mechanical)
• Minimum 7 years in engineering projects.
• With at least 3 years in dams and hydropower construction or maintenance
• Required in large-scale infrastructure projects
• Exposure to risk assessment and safety audits
• Leading emergency response and training drills
• Knowledge of dam safety guidelines
• Familiarity with environmental regulations and water resource permits
• Incident root cause analysis
• Training facilitation and public speaking