1. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Accountabilities Major Activities Support in the construction of Transmission site, HSSE strategy, guidelines and procedures in line with overall Apraava Energy policies and monitor adherence to the same to drive a robust HSSE culture and maintain a positive safety culture at site

- Partake in the development/modification of Transmission HSSE guidelines & procedures in line with overall Apraava policies and regional HSSE regulations by providing required inputs to the State Transmission Line Construction Lead
- Draft weekly, monthly, and annual HSSE statistics reports for the construction site detailing all safety incidents on a basis of data from employees, O&M; and OEM contractors and sub-contractors and communicating the same to employees at respective assets.
- Drive regular updates of assets data in the HSSE management system
- Monitor and roll out HSSE audit plan and follow up on audit recommendations implementation by the asset teams/ OEMs
- Analyze risk assessments by various assets taking corrective action/escalating the issue if required
- Coordinate with the Construction team to ensure timely availability of quality safety equipment/services in line with Apraava standards; support the vendor selection and qualification process assessing the vendors for their performance in line with HSSE guidelines

Drive implementation of HSSE processes to help elevate regional asset HSSE performance to world best standards
- Support State Transmission Line Construction Lead to ensure safety across construction site of Apraava Energy (Transmission)
- Drive Monthly Safety Campaigns and submit weekly reports to corporate office.
- Conduct Near Miss Analysis based on severity and quality
- Issue STOP Work and penalty notices to contractors wherever required.
- Ensure implementation of Contractor HSSE Expectations document.
- Support a HSSE adherence culture at renewable sites to minimize safety incidents by driving enhanced quality of work through safety compliant processes and conducting regular safety training programs/events
- Develop and deliver introductory site/job specific HSSE induction modules to staff, workmen, contractors and sub-contractors
- Periodically conduct safety meetings, toolbox talks, observe safety day, environment day, fire day etc. to spread awareness regarding basic safety procedures, probable safety incidences and Apraava HSSE standards, guidelines and procedures
- Ensure presence on asset site to monitor adherence to Apraava HSSE Expectations Documents, guidelines and apprise supervisor about safety incidents on a regular basis
- Train employees on Environment and Waste management providing guidance for timely issue resolution





Build and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with all key stakeholders within the limits of organizational guidelines and policies to help promote Apraava Energy’s image as a HSSE conscious organization
- Develop strong relationships with safety equipment vendors/suppliers to help secure favourable deals for Apraava Energy
- Interface with government agencies for statutory compliances etc. to ensure Apraava Energy’s interests are not damaged by the same

Provide Support to project team at Construction site to drive a strong HSSE culture and maintain zero incident during construction
- Carry out inspections on site to determine hazardous situations due to varying working conditions during civil foundation, Tower/Structure erections and Stringing works in transmission and substation construction works.
- Specify the adequate personal protective equipment needed in transmission line, and make sure that workers know how to handle tools and equipment properly.
- To prepare/ review various Risk Assessment/ JSA and method statement for all activities in transmission line construction.
- To execute and monitor accident prevention program at construction sites to achieve ZERO HARM Goal.
- Accident investigation and gather evidence to determine its root causes to prevent similar accidents from happening again.
- Continuous inspection of project sites, to ensure a hazard-free environment and to support contractor HSE team for the compliance of all requirements.
- Assessment and approval of subcontractor safety plans
- Verification of tools and equipment to ensure good quality for use of workers
- Carrying out Mock drills and exercises on managing emergency situations
- Verifying that all safety reports are submitted in time as per Apraava requirements.
- Responding to workers’ safety concerns
- Manages all communications with different working departments in regards of safety
- Coordinates all issues regarding hazardous materials or waste segregation and disposal
- Assisting with the preparation of a construction health and safety plan
- To check and evaluate the effectiveness of the implementation, action taken or proposed to be taken to prevent incidents at site.
- Attending project planning meetings and collaborating with construction managers
- Establishing and maintaining health and safety communication structures
- To organize/ support on HSSE committee meeting with all stakeholders.
- Testing effectiveness of site emergency response plans
- Continuous monitoring of all safety related documents reports and issues to keep them updated.
- To support on environmental and sustainability aspect and its implementations.




- To drive and promote best safety practices from transmission line industry.

Drive BBS Implementation at site
- Arrange to conduct training to develop BBS Observers, coordinate in Monthly Steering committee meeting as Secretary, conduct Analysis of BBS observations, arrange Reward and Recognition for best observers of the month etc.

1. DECISIONS

Decisions made by job holder As per the defined authority matrix Recommendations to or approval by superior

Approval for HSSE related activities

1. INTERACTIONS

Internal Clients Roles you need to interact with inside the organization to enable success in your day-to-day work Regional Asset Operations Team– spread awareness regarding station HSSE standards and practices; seek compliance support HSSE & construction team – support in timely procurement of quality safety equipment/services External Clients

Roles you need to interact with outside the organization to enable success in your day-to-day work Government Authorities – Statutory compliance External Auditors – audit HSSE regulation compliance OEM Vendors – Contracting terms; support for observing HSSE norms O& M Contractor’s staff – support for observing HSSE norms

1. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Educational Qualifications Bachelor’s Engineering Degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Electronics/Civil/Safety etc. along with Advance Diploma or Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Safety course approved by State Technical Education Board or RLI (Regional Labour Institute) or Director Industrial Safety & Health (Factory Inspector) with experience of minimum 8 years in handling HSE for similar activities/projects (Renewable, Thermal Power Plants, Oil & Gas etc.) with knowledge of local language.

Or,

Diploma Engineering in Electrical/Mechanical/Electronics/Civil/Safety etc. along with Advance Diploma or Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Safety course approved by State Technical Education Board or RLI (Regional Labour Institute) or Director Industrial Safety & Health (Factory Inspector) with experience of minimum 12 years in handling HSE for similar activities/projects (Renewable, Thermal Power Plants, Oil & Gas etc.) with knowledge of local language.

Functional Skills

- Knowledge on best HSSE practices & procedures
- The Factories Act/Rules, Indian Electricity Act/ Rules, BOCW Act and other applicable statutes
- Basic understanding of construction, operation, and maintenance the Transmission Lines, Substation,
- Knowledge of construction safety
- Planning and analytical skills, ability to take a long-term perspective
- People Management and Interpersonal skills
- Networking skills
- Teamwork
- Leadership skills
- Influencing/Negotiation skills.

Relevant and total years of Experience Overall Experience: 5-10 years as a safety professional, preferably in construction/maintenance of transmission lines.

📌 HSSE Specialist - Transmission (India)
🏢 Apraava
📍 India