HSE Manager

Varel Energy Solutions (VES) is one of the world’s largest independent manufacturer and suppliers of downhole drilling and completions products to the energy sector. The key to the company's success is underpinned by the virtues and the cultural framework of our employees.  VES offers an exciting and fast paced work environment, attractive benefits, and competitive pay. If you’re looking to invest in your career development, Varel Energy Solutions is the right place for you.  Come join our team!

Summary: VES is looking for a HSE Manager to join our team in Faridabad, India location.  This position manages and leads HSE (Health, Safety & Environmental) programs and provides expert advice and oversight to ensure compliance across assigned manufacturing operations. Promotes HSE awareness, accountability, and performance through leadership engagement, safety meetings, communications, onsite presence, and training programs. Leads initiatives to minimize risk, injury, environmental impact, and operational loss. Oversee plant-level security requirements as applicable. Contributes to regional and global HSE initiatives, strategy, and continuous improvement efforts.
Follows all company and department policies and procedures with special consideration for safety.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Leads, coaches, supports, and ensures the commitment of site and functional management to operate at a high level of health, safety, and environmental performance.
• Accountable for effective implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Leads the organization in contributing to and acting upon the OFI (Opportunity for Improvement) system, ensuring timely closure of actions.
• Defines and drives HSE initiatives with a strong focus on execution, measurable KPIs, and continuous improvement. Develops and leads the annual review of HSE performance.
• Analyzes incident, injury, and illness data to identify trends and proactively adjust HSE priorities to address areas of concern.
• Leads and oversees incident investigations. Ensures complete investigation of serious incidents and injuries and prepares material and evidence for use in regulatory reviews, hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations.
• Compiles, consolidates, analyzes, and submits HSE reports required by senior management and regulatory agencies.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable HSE regulations and company standards. Verifies that all required records are maintained according to established guidelines. Issues and tracks corrective actions as required.
• Leads management reviews of corrective actions, evaluates performance against benchmarks, and develops, communicates, and executes improvement and recovery plans.
• Develops, implements, and manages safety programs and employee training related to HSE policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Maintains training certifications required for ISO/API compliance.
• Oversees execution of HSE process implementation, training, and regulatory requirements for operations, contractors, logistics, and field activities as applicable.
• Manages participation in all required environmental, health, and safety inspections and audits. Represents the organization during inspections and provides required documentation.
• Ensures the safe identification, control, and mitigation of physical, biological, and chemical hazards within the manufacturing environment.
• Manages security requirements for the India plant, including access control, badge issuance for employees, contractors, and temporary staff. Maintains badge policies and site access procedures.
• Acts as Fire Safety Coordinator; conducts fire drills, maintains floor warden and emergency response training records, and manages evacuation preparedness including mobility-impaired protocols.
• Develops, implements, and maintains HSE policies, procedures, and standards. Keeps abreast of changes to laws and regulations and ensures timely incorporation into company policies and manuals

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related discipline.
• Recognized HSE certifications such as NEBOSH, CSP (Certified Safety Professional), OHST, or equivalent preferred.
• Strong knowledge of applicable HSE regulations, standards, and statutory requirements, including ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Understanding of HSE KPIs, leading and lagging indicators, risk assessment, and incident investigation processes.
•  Familiarity with HSE practices within oil & gas manufacturing or industrial environments.

• Minimum 10+ years of progressive HSE experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in an HSE Manager or senior HSE leadership role with site-level accountability.
• Proven experience managing audits, inspections, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Industry experience in oil & gas, energy, or heavy manufacturing is preferred.

Thank you for your interest in a career with Varel Energy Solutions.