Deputy Manager - Environment

Adani Power; Raigarh; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Power is seeking a senior Environment Manager to lead regulatory compliance across CPCB, SPCB, MoEFCC, and related authorities. You will oversee EC/CTO/CTE compliance, environmental reporting, and liaison with government agencies.

The role includes ash and waste management, monitoring of air and water quality, audits, ISO 14001 implementation, sustainability initiatives, and stakeholder training.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Environment Management within heavy industries or thermal power plants.
• Strong knowledge of environmental laws, pollution control norms, EC compliance.
• Experience with SPCB, CPCB, MoEFCC compliance matters.
• Knowledge of fly ash utilization, water conservation, hazardous waste management.
• Familiarity with ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems.
• Proficiency in MS Office, data analysis and compliance reporting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with environmental laws, regulations, and statutory requirements issued by CPCB, SPCB, MoEFCC, CGWA, and others.
• Monitor adherence to EC, CTO and CTO, 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.
• Monitor ambient air quality, stack emissions, water quality, effluent discharge, noise levels and other environmental parameters.
• Oversee operation and monitoring of pollution control systems (ESP, FGD, ETP, STP, dust suppression, ash handling).
• Analyze environmental data and initiate corrective actions to address deviations.
• Maintain environmental records, approvals, and compliance documents; prepare MIS and management updates.
• Liaise with plant departments, regulators, consultants, and external agencies; support CSR-related initiatives.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

MS Office

Documentation

Audits

Education

Bachelor's in Environmental/Chemical/Mechanical/Civil Eng

Master's in Environmental Eng/Management

Tools

ISO 14001

Job description

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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.

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in Environment Management within Thermal Power Plants or heavy industries.
• Strong knowledge of environmental laws, pollution control norms, EC compliance, and statutory requirements.
• Experience in handling SPCB, CPCB, and MoEF&CC compliance matters.
• Knowledge of fly ash utilization, water conservation, hazardous waste management, and environmental monitoring systems.
• Familiarity with ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems.
• Proficiency in MS Office, data analysis, and compliance reporting.