Health, Safety, and Environment, Associate

Job Description About This Role To support managing Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) programs for BlackRock offices in India. The goal is to maintain a safe, healthy, and balanced work environment following BlackRock's global standards, local laws, and guidelines. This role will partner with workplace experience, facility management, security, HR, and business units to support HSE Manager in driving a strong safety culture and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities - Develop and implement the India HSE plan in line with BlackRock's global policies and local statutory requirements leading hazard identification, risk assessments, and the development of risk mitigation measures across BlackRock's India offices. - Maintain and update the HSE risk register; ensure effective controls are in place for key risks (fire safety, ergonomic risks, contractor safety, etc.). - Identify hazards, unsafe conditions, or non-conformities; ensure prompt corrective and preventive actions are implemented. - Support and ensure smooth implementation of global programs like Ergonomics, incident reporting & management, event review, chemical management, food safety etc. locally. - Ensure compliance with Indian health, safety, and environmental laws (e.g., Factories Act, Building Safety Codes, Fire Safety Rules, Environmental Regulations). - Be the subject matter expert on everyday HSE matters. Offer mentorship to site leaders and employees. Attend project meetings and notify the HSE manager in a timely manner if a blocking issue happens. - Monitor changes in legislation and support necessary updates to HSE practices in - Assist in workplace incident investigations, ensuring thorough documentation and follow-up actions. Train local teams on the timely reporting of incidents using the HSE portal, promoting awareness and compliance with reporting standards. - Facilitate prompt Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) reviews of registered events, and provide clear guidelines to teams regarding event management procedures. - Support and advise employees on first-level ergonomic requests, offering guidelines and recommendations to promote workplace health and safety. - Support management of emergency preparedness, including evacuation plans, fire drills, and business continuity alignment for HSE while ensuring the adequacy of fire safety systems, evacuation procedures, assembly points, and emergency equipment (e.g., fire extinguishers, alarms, AEDs). - Conduct regular HSE inspections, walk-throughs and internal audits for local sites; track and ensure timely close out of corrective actions. - Prepare and present HSE performance reports, including incident statistics, near misses, and improvement initiatives to HSE manager. - Promote a culture of safety and well-being by providing support for awareness programs, campaigns, and regular communication. - Deliver or coordinate safety training (e.g., fire safety, first aid, AED / CPR, ergonomics). - Support mental health, wellness, and environmental sustainability initiatives in partnership with HR and sustainability teams. - Ensure that all vendors, contractors, and service providers on-site/supporting construction or project activities align with BlackRock's HSE standards. - Ensure local permit-to-work systems and contractor HSE inductions & briefing/visitor safety program is in place - Support and coordinate Health center activities as & when HSE support is required. Qualifications & Experience - Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in HSE, Industrial Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health, or related field. - NEBOSH International General Certificate / Diploma, ISO 45001/14001 Lead Auditor, or equivalent certification. - 5 + years of HSE experience, preferably in corporate office, IT park, or financial services environments. - Strong knowledge of Indian HSE laws and global safety standards. - Experience managing corporate multi-site or high-rise office operations is preferred. Our Benefits To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about. Our hybrid work model BlackRock's hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock. About BlackRock At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children's educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress. This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment the one we make in our employees. It's why we're dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive. For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.