EHS Executive

Blue Star; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Star seeks an experienced EHS professional to ensure compliance with the Factories Act and state rules. The role involves maintaining safety documentation, coordinating DISH inspections, and leading safety training and audits to uphold industrial hygiene and fire safety standards.

The ideal candidate has engineering education with an advanced diploma in industrial safety, extensive manufacturing experience, and strong communication in English and local language to drive a proactive safety

Qualifications

• Engineering degree with Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety.
• 36 years of experience in a manufacturing/heavy engineering environment.
• In-depth knowledge of the Factories Act and OSHA/ISO 45001 standards.
• Proficiency in fire safety management and industrial hygiene.
• Strong communication skills in local language and English.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the Factories Act, 1948 and state factory rules.
• Maintain safety registers, inspection records, and statutory documentation.
• Liaise with DISH during inspections and audits.
• Coordinate Safety Committee activities and quarterly meetings.

Skills

Safety compliance

Fire safety

Industrial hygiene

Analytical mindset

Communication (English & local)

Education

Engineering degree + Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety

Job description

Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with the Factories Act, 1948, and state-specific Factory Rules.
• Maintain mandatory safety registers, inspection records, and statutory documentation.
• Act as the liaison officer for the Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health (DISH) during inspections and audits.
• Coordinate the activities of the Safety Committee and ensure quarterly meetings are conducted, minutes recorded, and recommendations implemented.
• Conduct regular HIRA (Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment) and JSA (Job Safety Analysis) for all shop-floor processes.
• Oversee the implementation of Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems for high-risk activities (Hot Work, Working at Height, Confined Space, LOTO).
• Perform daily Gemba safety walkthroughs to identify unsafe acts or conditions and ensure immediate corrective actions.
• Lead the investigation of all incidents, near-misses, and dangerous occurrences using Root Cause Analysis (RCA) techniques (e.g., 5-Whys, Fishbone).
• Develop and execute the annual safety training calendar for permanent staff and contract workers.
• Conduct induction training for all new joiners and specialized training for forklift operators, emergency response teams, and electrical safety.
• Organize mock drills (Fire, Chemical Spillage, Medical Emergency) periodically to ensure organizational readiness.
• Promote safety awareness through campaigns, competitions, and internal communications to shift behavior toward proactive safety.
• Maintain Fire Fighting systems, PPE inventory, and emergency medical facilities in operational readiness.
• Coordinate with the medical officer for periodic health check-ups and monitoring of occupational hazards (noise, dust, vibration, lighting).

Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Engineering/Technology + Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety (recognized by the Board of Technical Education or State Govt).
• Experience: 36 years in a manufacturing/heavy engineering environment.
• Knowledge Base: In-depth knowledge of the Factories Act and OSHA/ISO 45001 standards.
• Proficiency in fire safety management and industrial hygiene.
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical mindset, ability to enforce compliance firmly yet diplomatically, and effective communication skills in both local language and English.

Key Performance Indicators

• LTIFR: Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate reduction targets.
• Audit Scores: Compliance rating in internal and external safety audits.
• Training Coverage: 100% completion rate for mandatory safety training modules.
• Closure Rate: Timely resolution of observations raised during safety committee meetings.