Associate Manager - EHS -

GMR Group; Angul; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

GMR Group in Odisha is seeking a senior EHS professional to drive the implementation of EHS systems across a 3 x 350MW coal-based thermal plant and related operations.

The role leads hazard assessments, incident investigations, contractor safety management, training programs, and regulatory compliance to ensure 100% audit readiness and zero non-compliances, while promoting a proactive safety culture.

Qualifications

• Diploma/BTech/B.E. in Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
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Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Factories Act, CEA regulations, PESO licenses and legal requirements.
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Skills

Incident Investigation

Environmental Compliance

OHS Management

ESG

Emergency Preparedness

Personal Effectiveness

Problem Solving & Analytics

Planning & Decision Making

Capability Building

Strategic Orientation

Stakeholder Focus

Networking

Execution & Results

Teamwork & Interpersonal Influence

Education

Diploma/BTech/B.E. in Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Post Diploma in Industrial Safety from SCTE&VT Odisha

ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor certification

Proficiency in Odia (read, write, speak)

Tools

SAP

Computer literacy

Job description

ORGANISATION CHART

Job Purpose

Drive the Implementation of EHS systems

ORGANISATION CHART

Head EHS > Manager - EHS > Associate Manager - EHS

Responsibilities

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Ensure compliance with Factories Act, CEA regulations, PESO licenses, and other applicable legal requirements.
• Zero statutory non-compliances; timely submission of statutory returns and reports.
• Lead hazard identification, HIRA, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), and risk assessment activities.
• 100% coverage of critical activities through risk assessments; closure of identified risks within agreed timelines.
• Drive incident prevention through proactive safety inspections, audits, and behavioral safety interventions.
• Follow Zero Harm; >95% closure of audit observations within target dates.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions; identify root causes and track corrective actions.
• 100% incident investigations completed within stipulated timelines; CAPA closure rate >95%.
• Develop and execute contractor safety management programs.
• Contractor safety compliance >95%;
• Conduct EHS training, induction, refresher programs, and awareness campaigns for employees and contractors.
• Training compliance >98%; positive improvement in safety competency assessments.
• Monitor permit-to-work (PTW), LOTO, confined space entry, work at height, lifting operations, and other critical activities.
• 100% PTW compliance during audits;
• Organise emergency preparedness activities, including mock drills and emergency response training.
• Minimum planned mock drills completed annually
• Promote safety culture through leadership engagement, observation rounds, toolbox talks, and safety campaigns.
• Increase in safety observations and employee participation; improvement in safety culture survey scores.
• Ensure occupational health surveillance, industrial hygiene monitoring, and employee wellness initiatives.
• 100% health check-up compliance as per statutory requirements.
• Maintain EHS records, reports, dashboards, and management review presentations.
• Timely submission of monthly EHS MIS & Reports with 100% accuracy.
• Coordinate internal and external EHS audits and facilitate certification requirements (ISO 14001, ISO 45001, NSC, etc.).
• Successful audit completion
• Drive EHS improvement projects, digitisation initiatives, and best-practice implementation.
• Successful implementation of annual EHS improvement projects and achievement of EHS objectives.
• Provide leadership and guidance to Agency Safety officers and supervisors, ensuring competency development and team effectiveness.
• Team competency improvement; achievement of departmental EHS targets.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES - Additional Details

EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS

Auditors, Competent Person, Contractor Service Provider, Material Vendors

INTERNAL INTERACTIONS

Plant Head, O&M Head, Department Heads, All employees, Fire Team, Security Team, All O&M and project Service Contractors

FINANCIAL DIMENSIONS

Other Dimensions

• 3 X 350MW Coal Based Thermal power Plant
• 1100 Acres plant area
• 2400 Workforce

Education Qualifications

• Regular Diploma/B tech/B.E. in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering.
• Post Diploma in Industrial Safety from SCTE&VT Odisha
• Certified ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor or successfully completed an ISO 45001:2018 certification course.
• Must be proficient in speaking, reading, and writing Odia.

Relevant Experience

• Minimum 05 years and maximum 10 years of professional experience, including at least 5 years of EHS experience in thermal power plants or other large-scale industrial facilities. Good Knowledge in Computer and SAP operation.

COMPETENCIES

• Incident Investigation and Reporting (Practitioner)
• Environmental Compliance (Practitioner)
• Occupational Health and Safety Management (Practitioner)
• ESG (Practitioner)
• Emergency Preparedness (Practitioner)
• Social Awareness
• Entrepreneurship
• Personal Effectiveness
• Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking
• Planning & Decision Making
• Capability Building
• Strategic Orientation
• Stakeholder Focus
• Networking
• Execution & Results
• Teamwork & Interpersonal influence