HSSE Specialist - Transmission

Role summary

HSSE Specialist - Transmission is a full-time role at Apraava in India (on-site). Posted 2026-08-17. Experience level: 10+.

Job title

HSSE Specialist - Transmission

Company

Apraava

Location

India

Work arrangement

on-site

Employment type

full-time

Category

Trades & Construction

Experience level

10+

Date posted

2026-08-17

Job description

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 strong 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