AGM (Environment)

Naini Papers LTD.; Udham Singh Nagar District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Naini Papers LTD. seeks an experienced Environmental Management leader to drive regulatory compliance, water and wastewater treatment, waste management, and sustainability initiatives at the plant in Uttarakhand.

You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve environmental objectives and ensure operational excellence. Responsibilities include managing ETP/ZLD operations, monitoring systems, and data analytics, while overseeing NABL/ISO processes and driving Kaizen and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, or a relevant discipline.
• Professional qualifications in Environmental Management, EHS, NABL, or ISO systems are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental compliance and regulatory management.
• Oversee water and wastewater management including ETP/ZLD operations.
• Monitor environmental performance data and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead NABL and ISO management systems and internal/external audits.
• Manage team performance and training to ensure regulatory and process excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Education

Bachelors/Masters in Environmental Eng/Science/Chemical Eng

Tools

SAP/MIS

Job description

Job Purpose

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Management professional to lead environmental compliance, water & wastewater treatment, waste management, monitoring, and sustainability initiatives at the plant.

The role will focus on regulatory compliance, operational excellence, resource efficiency, and continual improvement, while working closely with internal and external stakeholders to achieve the organization’s environmental objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Environmental Compliance & Regulatory Management

• Lead overall environmental compliance and ensure adherence to applicable statutory requirements of MOEF&CC, CPCB, UKPCB, CGWA and other regulatory authorities.
• Ensure timely compliance and submissions related to NOC, CTO, EC and other statutory approvals.
• Coordinate with regulatory authorities and ensure timely closure of observations, notices, and compliance requirements.
• Ensure implementation of all conditions stipulated by regulatory bodies.

Water & Wastewater Management

• Provide leadership for ETP/ZLD operations, process control, performance monitoring, and optimization.
• Monitor water consumption, wastewater generation, treatment efficiency, and chemical consumption.
• Drive initiatives for water conservation, recycling, reuse, and reduction in wastewater generation.
• Analyze operational data and identify opportunities for improving treatment performance and cost efficiency.

Environmental Monitoring

• Oversee Online Effluent/Emission Monitoring Systems, AAQMS, and other environmental monitoring systems.
• Ensure daily review and interpretation of monitoring data and timely corrective action for deviations or alerts.
• Ensure reliability, calibration, documentation, and compliance of monitoring equipment.

Waste Management & EPR Compliance

• Lead management of hazardous and non-hazardous waste including ETP/ZLD waste, used oil, fly ash, lime mud, plastic, e-waste, and battery waste.
• Ensure proper storage, documentation, disposal, and statutory compliance.
• Drive compliance related to Plastic EPR, E-Waste and Battery Waste Management.

NABL & ISO Management Systems

• Lead NABL laboratory accreditation activities including internal audits, MRM, Z-score, training, quality control, and documentation.
• Ensure effective implementation and continual improvement of applicable ISO management systems.
• Coordinate internal/external audits and ensure timely closure of non-conformities and observations.

Data Analytics & Process Improvement

• Analyze environmental and operational data to identify trends, deviations, and improvement opportunities.
• Drive Kaizen, 5S, process optimization, chemical consumption reduction, and resource efficiency initiatives.
• Develop and maintain appropriate MIS and management reports for environmental performance.

Team & Manpower Management

• Lead, develop, and motivate the Environment team to achieve operational and compliance objectives.
• Ensure optimum manpower utilization and improve productivity through effective manpower planning.
• Identify training needs and develop multiskilling and competency enhancement programs.

Documentation & Management Reporting

• Ensure accurate and timely maintenance of environmental records, statutory documents, monitoring data, and compliance reports.
• Provide regular environmental performance updates and actionable insights to senior management.
• Ensure effective use of SAP/MIS for relevant operational and documentation activities.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, or a relevant discipline.
• Additional certifications or professional qualifications in Environmental Management, EHS, NABL, or ISO systems will be an added advantage.

Experience

• 12-15 years of relevant experience in Environmental Management, preferably in a manufacturing/process industry.
• Relevant experience in environmental management, ETP/ZLD operations, statutory compliance, and environmental monitoring, preferably in a manufacturing/process industry.
• Strong knowledge of CPCB/State PCB compliance, waste management, NABL, ISO, EPR, and environmental monitoring systems.
• Strong leadership, analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills.