HSE Manager

We are seeking an experienced and proactive HSE Manager to lead our Health, Safety & Environment strategy and operations for the Ruby FPSO/Region Kakinada. Reporting to the Operations Manager and functionally aligned with the Upstream HSE team, this role is responsible for setting the strategic direction of HSE, regulatory compliance, and emergency response programs. The ideal candidate will champion safety leadership, support cultural transformation, and ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operations across offshore and onshore facilities.

Key Role and Responsibilities:

Strategic HSE Leadership:

• Develop and maintain the regional HSE strategy, aligned with the global OCS HSE vision.
• Lead integration of HSE requirements within the region.
• Drive performance improvement initiatives in accordance with business strategy and HSE policies.
• Promote a strong speak-up and proactive safety culture in line with OCS Safety Leadership Principles.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Lead and mentor a team of onshore/offshore HSE professionals.
• Conduct performance assessments, provide coaching, and build technical capabilities.
• Ensure effective team collaboration with other departments.

Compliance & Regulatory Governance:

• Manage regulatory compliance requirements and stakeholder relationships at the regional level.
• Lead audits, ensure compliance, and oversee gap closure plans.
• Support adherence to local and corporate regulations, practices, and operating policy.

Incident Management & Risk Mitigation:

• Oversee incident investigations, identify root causes, and ensure implementation of systemic learnings.
• Embed formal processes for hazard identification, incident response, and improvement tracking.
• Develop insights from HSE metrics, self-verification activities, and audits to advise leadership.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with other departments to ensure HSE support for service delivery.
• Support contractor safety management and interface with external agencies as needed.
• Advise operations teams on emerging risks and corrective actions to improve safety performance.

• Budget & Resource Management:
• - Manage the HSE functions budget, control costs, and plan resource requirements.
• Qualifications & Experience:
• Education:

• Degree in HSE-related discipline, Engineering, or Science.
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent in Occupational Health & Safety is mandatory.
• IEMA/IOHA or other relevant professional accreditation preferred.

Experience:

• Extensive HSE experience in high-hazard industries.
• Proven leadership in process and personal safety across large-scale operations.
• Advanced technical expertise in hazard identification, regulatory compliance, and safety program delivery.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.

Why You'll Love Working at OCS:

• Safety First Culture
• Industry Leadership
• Real Impact
• Global Exposure
• Growth Opportunities

Location: Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh (Onshore Base office)

Are you ready to lead the next phase of HSE excellence at OCS We look forward to hearing from you!,