Deputy Manager - Environment

Adani Group; Anuppur; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Group is seeking a senior Environmental Compliance professional to oversee regulatory management, EC/CTO/CTE adherence, and pollution control operations at the plant. You will monitor ambient air, stack emissions, water quality, effluent discharge, and waste streams while coordinating audits and ensuring timely statutory reporting.

You will drive ISO 14001 compliance and sustainability initiatives, mentor teams, and liaise with regulators and internal departments to maintain best practices

Qualifications

• Educational qualifications listed in the ad: a bachelor's degree in Environmental/Engineering disciplines; master's preferred.
• Experience with environmental compliance, audits, and regulatory reporting is essential.
• Strong knowledge of CPCB/SPCB/MoEF&CC regulations and EC/CTO/CTE processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with environmental laws, regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Monitor EC, CTO, CTE and other conditions; coordinate with regulators for inspections and approvals.
• Oversee environmental monitoring (air, effluent, water, noise) and PPE systems.
• Manage waste streams, fly ash utilization, hazardous waste and sustainability initiatives.
• Document and report environmental data; support due diligence and risk assessments.

Skills

Regulatory compliance management

Stakeholder liaison

Audits & reporting

Sustainability initiatives

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering / Chemical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Civil Engineering

Master's degree/Diploma in Environmental Engineering or Environmental Management preferred

Tools

ISO 14001 EMS

Environmental monitoring systems

Job description

Purpose/Objective

• To ensure compliance with all environmental regulations, statutory requirements, and company environmental policies.
• The role is responsible for monitoring environmental performance, obtaining statutory approvals, managing pollution control systems, and driving sustainability initiatives at the plant.

Key Responsibilities of Role

• Environmental Compliance & Regulatory Management - Ensure compliance with environmental laws, regulations, and statutory requirements issued by CPCB, SPCB, MoEF&CC, CGWA, and other regulatory authorities.
• Monitor adherence to Environmental Clearance (EC), Consent to Operate (CTO), Consent to Establish (CTE), and other statutory conditions.
• Coordinate with government agencies and regulatory bodies for inspections, audits, approvals, and compliance reporting.
• Ensure timely submission of statutory environmental reports and returns.
• Environmental Monitoring - Monitor ambient air quality, stack emissions, water quality, effluent discharge, noise levels, and other environmental parameters.
• Ensure effective operation and monitoring of pollution control systems such as ESP, FGD, ETP, STP, Dust Suppression Systems, and Ash Handling Systems.
• Analyze environmental data and initiate corrective actions to address deviations.
• Ash & Waste Management - Ensure compliance with Fly Ash Utilization norms and related statutory requirements.
• Monitor hazardous waste, biomedical waste, used oil, e-waste, and solid waste management activities.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders for safe disposal and utilization of waste.
• Audits & Sustainability Initiatives - Conduct internal environmental audits and coordinate external audits.
• Implement environmental management systems in line with ISO 14001 standards.
• Drive sustainability initiatives related to resource conservation, water management, waste reduction, carbon footprint reduction, and biodiversity management.
• Identify opportunities for environmental performance improvement and cost optimization.
• Documentation & Reporting - Maintain environmental records, statutory registers, approvals, and compliance documents.
• Prepare monthly MIS, compliance reports, presentations, and management updates.
• Support environmental due diligence and risk assessment activities.
• Stakeholder Management - Liaise with plant departments, regulatory authorities, consultants, and external agencies.
• Support community and CSR-related environmental initiatives wherever required.
• Provide guidance and awareness training to employees on environmental compliance and best practices.

Technical Competencies

• Experience in handling SPCB, CPCB, and MoEF&CC compliance matters.
• ,Familiarity with ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems.
• ,Knowledge of fly ash utilization, water conservation, hazardous waste management, and environmental monitoring systems.
• ,Strong knowledge of environmental laws, pollution control norms, EC compliance, and statutory requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Educational Qualification - Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering / Chemical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Civil Engineering.
• Master's Degree/Diploma in Environmental Engineering or Environmental Management will be preferred.