Department Head

Dolphin Education Consultancy India; Hyderabad; Híbrido; INR 5.500.000 - 7.500.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Dolphin Education Consultancy India seeks a Head of Department Environment, Health & Safety (HOD–EHS) to lead the EHS function across the organization. You will develop and implement strategies, drive regulatory compliance and build a strong safety culture in a manufacturing environment.

The role requires 12–18 years of EHS leadership, BE/BTech in Safety/Eng with ADIS preferred, and a proven track record in audits, risk assessment and program management.

Formación

• 12–18 years of EHS leadership experience in manufacturing.
• BE/BTech in Safety/Environmental/Chemical Eng with ADIS preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Indian EHS laws, factories act and regulatory compliance.

Responsabilidades

• Lead EHS strategy and drive continual improvement across the org.
• Oversee occupational health, safety audits, HIRA/ JSA and PTW systems.
• Ensure environmental compliance, air/water/waste management and ETP/STP operation.
• Maintain statutory records, licenses, permits and coordinate inspections/audits.
• Lead training, safety culture development, and EHS committee activities.

Conocimientos

Leadership

EHS compliance

Industrial safety

Environmental Mgmt

Incident investigation

Risk assessment

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

ISO 14001/45001

Change management

Educación

BE/BTech in Safety/Eng

ADIS (Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety)

Descripción del empleo

Position: Head of Department Environment, Health & Safety (HOD – EHS)

Department: Environment, Health & Safety

Reports To: Plant Head / COO / Management

Location: As per organization requirement

Experience: 12–18 Years

Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Safety, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering or equivalent, with an Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety (ADIS) preferred.

1. Job Purpose

To lead and drive the organization's Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) function by developing, implementing, and monitoring effective EHS strategies, policies, and systems. Ensure statutory compliance, prevention of workplace accidents, environmental protection, occupational health, and development of a strong safety culture across the organization.

2. Key Roles & Responsibilities

A. EHS Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and implement the organization's EHS policies, objectives, and annual improvement plans.
• Establish a proactive safety culture across all departments.
• Provide strategic EHS guidance to senior management and operational teams.
• Lead the EHS team and ensure effective deployment of responsibilities.
• Review EHS performance and drive continual improvement.

B. Occupational Health & Safety

• Ensure implementation of safety standards, procedures, and safe work practices.
• Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
• Implement Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA), Job Safety Analysis (JSA), and Permit to Work (PTW) systems.
• Monitor machine safety, electrical safety, fire safety, working at height, confined space, and material handling activities.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, and occupational illnesses.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions to avoid recurrence.

C. Environmental Management

• Ensure compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor air emissions, wastewater discharge, hazardous waste, and solid waste management.
• Ensure proper operation and monitoring of ETP/STP and pollution control systems, wherever applicable.
• Drive initiatives for energy conservation, water conservation, waste reduction, and carbon footprint reduction.
• Coordinate with Pollution Control Boards and other environmental authorities.

D. Statutory & Legal Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable Factories Act provisions, Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code provisions as and when applicable, environmental legislation, and other relevant statutory requirements.
• Maintain statutory records, licenses, permissions, returns, and compliance documentation.
• Coordinate statutory inspections and regulatory audits.
• Ensure timely renewal of licenses, consents, and other regulatory approvals.
• Monitor changes in applicable EHS legislation and ensure implementation.

E. Fire & Emergency Management

• Develop and maintain emergency preparedness and response plans.
• Ensure effective implementation of fire prevention and protection systems.
• Conduct mock drills and emergency response training.
• Ensure availability and readiness of firefighting equipment and emergency resources.
• Coordinate with external emergency services and authorities.

F. Training & Safety Culture

• Develop annual EHS training and awareness calendars.
• Conduct safety induction and specialized safety training.
• Promote Behaviour-Based Safety (BBS), safety observations, and employee participation.
• Conduct regular EHS committee meetings.
• Drive safety campaigns, awareness programs, and employee engagement initiatives.

G. Audits, Certifications & Management Systems

• Establish, implement, and maintain ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
• Lead internal audits, external audits, and customer EHS audits.
• Ensure closure of audit observations and non-conformities.
• Review EHS KPIs and prepare periodic management reports.
• Drive continual improvement through management review meetings.

H. Contractor & Project Safety Management

• Ensure implementation of contractor safety management systems.
• Monitor contractor compliance with EHS requirements.
• Review safety arrangements for new projects, plant modifications, and installations.
• Ensure safety considerations are incorporated into Management of Change (MOC) and project approvals.
• Conduct pre-commissioning and commissioning safety reviews.

3. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

1. Reduction in Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR).
2. Reduction in Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR).
3. Achievement of zero fatalities and prevention of serious incidents.
4. 100% statutory EHS compliance within applicable timelines.
5. Closure of safety audit observations within defined timelines.
6. Completion of planned EHS training programs.
7. Improvement in safety inspection and compliance scores.
8. Reduction in environmental non-compliances and waste generation.
9. Timely completion of emergency mock drills.
10. Achievement of annual EHS objectives and targets.

4. Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of EHS laws, regulations, and statutory compliance.
• Expertise in industrial safety and environmental management.
• Strong incident investigation and root cause analysis skills.
• Risk assessment and hazard control expertise.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Experience in ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 implementation.
• Ability to influence employees and drive organizational change.