Contractor Coordinator - EHS

Johnson Matthey; Panvel; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life & accident insurance

Provident Fund & Gratuity

EAP & wellbeing

Learning & development

Job summary

Johnson Matthey is seeking a Contractor Coordinator in India to oversee third‑party contractor activities on site, ensuring safe execution and regulatory compliance. The role requires coordinating with Engineering, Procurement, Operations, and EHS to drive safe, efficient project delivery.

The ideal candidate will have 6–8 years of experience in contractor oversight within EHS/PM environments, plus an engineering degree and familiarity with permit-to-work systems.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering discipline.
• 6–8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience managing 3rd party contractors in EHS/Project/Maintenance supervisory roles.
• Experience working in a 24/7 operation environment.
• Experience with permit-to-work systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide coordination and oversight of all third-party contractor activities related to project, maintenance, testing, and inspection work on site.
• Review and agree contractor EHS plans, RAMS, and safe systems of work with contractors and site stakeholders prior to work commencement.
• Act as the key liaison between contractors, Engineering, Procurement, Operations, and EHS teams to ensure clear communication and safe execution.
• Ensure full compliance with JM policies, permit-to-work requirements, and applicable Indian EHS legislation for all contractor activities on site.
• Monitor contractor performance through inspections, audits, incident management, and performance reporting.
• Support contractor management best practices through onboarding, competency verification, compliance assurance, and governance.

Skills

Safety Focus

Communication

Planning & Organising

Customer Orientation

Authenticity

Courage

Adaptability

Initiating Action

Being proactive

Work Standards

Influencing

Collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Job title: Contractor Coordinator

Location: Taloja

At Johnson Matthey, your work will matter. As a Contractor Coordinator, you’ll join a world leader in platinum group metals with over 200 years of history and innovation. You’ll help tackle the world’s biggest challenges - cutting emissions, powering modern society and enhancing lives - as we continue to apply, refine and recycle metals that matter, for a healthier and more resilient future.

The role

As a Contractor Coordinator, you will help drive our goals by:

• Provide coordination and oversight of all third-party contractor activities related to project, maintenance, testing, and inspection work undertaken on site.
• Review and agree contractor EHS plans, Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), and safe systems of work with contractors and relevant site stakeholders prior to work commencement.
• Act as the key liaison between contractors, Engineering, Procurement, Operations, and EHS teams to ensure effective communication and safe execution of contracted work.
• Ensure full compliance with JM policies, procedures, permit-to-work requirements, and applicable Indian EHS legislation for all contractor activities conducted on site.
• Monitor contractor performance through inspections, audits, incident management, and performance reporting to promote safe working practices and continuous improvement.
• Support the application of contractor management best practices through effective contractor onboarding, competency verification, compliance assurance, and performance governance.

Key skills that will help you succeed in this role

• Safety Focus - Identifying and improving conditions that affect own and others’ safety. Upholding safety standards.
• Communication - Conveying information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message. Listening actively to others.
• Planning and Organising - Establishing courses of action of self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
• Customer Orientation - Placing a high priority on the internal or external customer’s perspective when making decisions and taking action; implementing service practices that meet the customers’ and own organisation’s needs.
• Authenticity - Gaining other people’s trust by demonstrating openness and honesty, behaving consistently, and acting in accordance with moral, ethical, professional, and organisational guidelines.
• Courage - Proactively confronting difficult issues; making valiant choices and taking bold action in the face of opposition or fear
• Adaptability - Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment. Adjusting effectively to change by exploring the benefits, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful.
• Initiating Action - Taking prompt action to accomplish work goals. Taking action to achieve results beyond what is required.
• Being proactive.
• Work Standards - Setting high standards of performance for self and others. Assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks. Self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
• Influencing – Able to motivate and engage stakeholders at all levels, to enable positive change in safety behaviours.
• Collaboration – Working effectively and cooperatively with others; building and maintaining good working relationships

Required Qualification and Experience

• Relevant experience required of 6 to 8 Years.
• Experience of managing 3rd party contractors in a EHS/Project/Maintenance supervisory role or Equivalent.
• Degree qualification in an Engineering discipline.
• Experience of working in a 24/7 operation environment.
• Experience of permit to work systems.

What we offer

We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees’ financial and physical wellbeing, such as:

• Competitive compensation and performance-based rewards.
• Comprehensive medical insurance.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Retirement benefits (Provident Fund & Gratuity).
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing initiatives.
• Learning, development, and career progression opportunities.

At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.

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Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks; early application is advised.

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Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.