HSE Manager

Company Description

Rotork is a market-leading global provider of mission-critical flow control and instrumentation solutions. Customers rely on Rotork for innovative, high quality and dependable solutions for managing the flow of liquids, gases and powders. Rotork helps customers around the world to improve efficiency, reduce emissions, minimise their environmental impact and assure safety.

Job Description

Purpose of the Job:

• To be the driving force in implementing a zero-accident safety culture and continuous improvement.
• Drive a strong safety culture, regulatory compliance, risk management, and continuous improvement.
• To maintain 3rd party accreditation to ISO45001
• To fully satisfy customer requirements through the establishment of robust processes and procedures within the ISO45001 H&S management system.

Key Responsibilities and Outcomes:

1. Develop and implement HSE strategy aligned with business objectives.
2. Lead safety culture transformation and behavioural safety programs.
3. Act as the HSE subject matter expert for all India operations.
4. Provide regular HSE performance updates to senior leadership
5. Responsible for Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) compliance and performance across 3 manufacturing sites in India.
6. Provide HSE support and governance for field service activities across India.
7. Ensure compliance with all applicable Indian regulations, including:

• Factories Act
• State Factory Rules
• Environmental regulations
• Fire and Safety requirements
• Hazardous Waste Management Rules
• Contractor Safety Regulations

Liaise with government authorities and regulatory agencies. Lead internal and external compliance audits.

     Risk Management

• Conduct site risk assessments and hazard identification programs.
• Drive implementation of risk mitigation actions.
• Ensure safe systems of work, permit-to-work, LOTO, confined space, working at height, and contractor safety programs are effective

    Incident Management

• Lead investigation of incidents, near misses, and environmental events.
• Conduct root cause analysis and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Monitor incident trends and establish preventive measures.

Environmental & Sustainability Management

• Ensure environmental compliance and permit adherence.
• Drive waste reduction, energy conservation, and sustainability initiatives.
• Monitor environmental KPIs and compliance reporting.

Service Operations Safety

• Develop and implement HSE requirements for service engineers operating across India.
• Ensure travel, customer-site, and field service risks are assessed and controlled.
• Support customer audits and service-related safety requirements.

Training & Competency Development

• Develop HSE training matrix for employees and contractors.
• Deliver leadership safety training and awareness programs.
• Ensure competency assessments and certification requirements are maintained.

 Emergency Preparedness

• Establish and maintain emergency response plans for all sites.
• Conduct emergency drills and business continuity exercises.
• Coordinate with local emergency services and authorities.

Management Systems

• Maintain and improve ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems (IMS).
• Lead certification audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure KPI tracking, reporting, and corrective action closure.

Contractor Management

• Implement contractor qualification and safety management programs.
• Conduct contractor safety audits and performance reviews.
• Ensure compliance with company and legal HSE requirements

Qualifications

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• NEBOSH Certificate in OH&S - Preferred
• Experience in a manufacturing and site services environment
• Able to travel as and when required in around India
• 15+ years of HSE experience in manufacturing and engineering operations.
• Experience managing multi-site manufacturing facilities & handling service team and customer visits

Desirable

• Diploma / Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety preferred
• NEBOSH Diploma in OH&S

Personal Specification:

Essential

• Approachable personality able to motivate and influence people at all levels
• Ability to work as part of a team but also able to work alone
• Ability to manage several projects at the same time
• Good attention to detail
• Methodical approach to working
• Good Written and Oral communication skills.