Pawan Kumar Pandey

Experienced HSE Manager with over 13 years of leadership experience across power generation, utilities, fabrication, and heavy industrial operations. Strong background in managing health, safety, environmental, and compliance systems across multiple Eskom power station projects in South Africa. Experienced in contractor management, high-risk maintenance activities, shutdown operations, ISO-aligned systems, risk management, incident investigation, and safety culture improvement.

Skilled in leading multidisciplinary safety teams, engaging with clients and contractors, driving audit compliance, and implementing practical risk control measures across operational environments. Strong working knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems, Eskom contractor governance requirements, permit-to-work systems, and occupational health and safety legislation. Experienced in managing multidisciplinary safety teams, contractor compliance systems, and operational HSE governance across high-risk industrial environments.

HSE Manager - EnFloTech - Johannesburg, South Africa

(2013-08)

Manage and coordinate HSE operations across multiple Eskom power station projects.

• Manage and coordinate HSE operations across multiple Eskom power station projects, including Kusile, Medupi, Matimba, Duvha, Camden, Lethabo, and Kendal.
• Lead implementation of health, safety, environmental, and risk management systems for maintenance and shutdown operations.
• Develop and review SHE Plans, Risk Assessments (HIRA/JSA), Method Statements, and Safe Work Procedures for high-risk activities.
• Conduct incident investigations and root cause analysis while ensuring corrective actions are effectively implemented and verified.
• Liaise directly with client representatives, auditors, contractors, and management teams to ensure compliance with legal and client requirements.
• Lead and mentor Safety Officers through coaching, inspections, compliance monitoring, and competency development.
• Prepare monthly HSE performance reports, including LTIFR, audit findings, and compliance statistics for management review.
• Oversee environmental controls, including waste segregation, spill prevention, noise monitoring, and pollution prevention measures.
• Promote a culture of accountability, communication, and continuous improvement across operational teams.
• Coordinate compliance alignment between operational sites, client requirements, and company HSE management systems.
• Support HSE activities across large contractor workforces within Eskom operational environments.
• Develop HSE induction presentations, safety awareness material, and training videos to support workforce communication and operational compliance.

HSE Officer - GC Constructions - Witbank, South Africa

(2012-05 - 2013-07)

Conducted safety inspections, compliance monitoring, and risk assessments in accordance with occupational health and safety legislation.

• Conducted daily safety inspections, toolbox talks, and compliance monitoring in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993.
• Performed risk assessments, incident investigations, and permit-to-work verification activities.
• Assisted with the implementation of safety procedures and supported client audit close-out activities.
• Conducted safety inductions and monitored contractor compliance on operational sites.

NEBOSH Level 6 International Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals - Occupational Health and Safety Management - NEBOSH (UK)

NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety - Occupational Health and Safety - NEBOSH (UK) (2021-06)

National Diploma - Safety Management - University of South Africa (UNISA) (2017)

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) - Education - D.D.U.

Gorakhpur

University, India (2006)

Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Science - D.D.U.

Gorakhpur

University, India (2004)