Deputy Manager - Environment

Adani Group; Raipur; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Group's Raipur plant is seeking a seasoned Environmental Manager to ensure compliance with CPCB, MoEFCC, and other authorities while driving sustainability initiatives at the site.

You will monitor EC/ CTO/ CTE conditions, manage pollution control systems, waste management, audits, and compliance reporting, and mentor teams in implementing best practices.

A Bachelor's degree in Environmental/Engineering is required, with a Master's preferred; ISO 14001 experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental/chemical/mechanical/civil engineering.
• Master's degree or diploma in environmental engineering/management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with environmental laws and statutory requirements.
• Monitor EC/ CTO/ CTE and other conditions and inspections.
• Coordinate with regulators for approvals and reporting.
• Prepare and submit statutory environmental reports and MIS.
• Monitor air, water, noise, and waste streams at the plant.
• Operate and supervise pollution control systems (ESP/FGD/ETP/STP).
• Drive fly ash utilization, waste management, and hazardous waste handling.
• Lead internal and external environmental audits and ISO 14001 systems.
• Support sustainability initiatives and cost optimization.

Skills

Environmental regulations

Regulatory compliance

Environmental monitoring

Stakeholder liaison

Education

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

Master's degree or Diploma in Environmental Engineering/Management

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

• 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.

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.