EHS HEAD FOR STEEL INDUSTRY - SIMGA, CHHATTISGARH

JobItUs; Mungeli; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

JobItUs is seeking a Head of EHS to lead strategy, policy, and regulatory compliance for workplace safety, health, and environment across our sites in India.

You will design and implement enterprise EHS management systems (ISO 45001, ISO 14001), oversee risk assessments, audits, CAPA, incident investigations, and mentor site EHS teams while driving a proactive safety culture.

Requires 8–12+ years in industrial EHS, at least 5 years in a leadership role, and CSP/CHMM/CIH certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in OHS or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 8–12+ years EHS experience in industrial, manufacturing, or multi-site operations.
• 5+ years in a leadership or HOD role.
• CSP, CHMM, or CIH certifications.
• Deep knowledge of local statutory compliance and safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise EHS management systems (ISO 45001, ISO 14001).
• Ensure compliance with local and national safety laws; report to authorities as needed.
• Lead incident investigations and CAPA processes.
• Direct safety audits, risk assessments, JSAs, and PSM reviews.

Skills

Leadership

EHS Policy Design

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Management

Audits & Assessments

Incident Investigation

Training & Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety

Master’s degree preferred

CSP/CHMM/CIH certifications

Tools

ISO 45001

ISO 14001

PSM tools

CAPA process

Job description

Head of Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) leads the strategic vision, policy-making, and regulatory compliance for workplace safety, occupational health, and environmental protection across a company's facilities or enterprise-wide operations.

You can review related field frameworks and sample templates via the Environmental Health and Safety Officer Job Description Guide or structural layouts like the Head of EHS Job Description on Scribd.

Job Title

Head of EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) / EHS Director / Chief EHS Officer

Role Purpose

To champion an injury-free, environmentally responsible workplace culture by establishing overarching EHS policies, ensuring full compliance with national and local statutory regulations, driving risk reduction, and leading site-level EHS teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Policy & Strategy: Design, implement, and continuously improve company-wide EHS management systems (e.g., ISO 45001, ISO 14001).
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure total adherence to local, state, and national environmental and labor safety laws, reporting to agencies such as OSHA, the EPA, or state boards.
• Incident Management & CAPA: Lead high-level root cause investigations for workplace accidents, environmental spills, or near-misses, and enforce Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Audits & Risk Assessments: Direct periodic safety audits, facility inspections, job safety analyses (JSAs), and process safety management (PSM) reviews (including MOC and PSSR).
• Emergency Preparedness: Oversee onsite emergency response plans, disaster recovery protocols, and regular drill executions.
• Leadership & Training: Mentor site EHS managers, direct safety committee meetings, and foster a proactive safety culture across all operational tiers.
• Reporting & Metrics: Track key performance indicators (KPIs)—such as LTIFR (Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate) and TRIR—and present safety performance dashboards to the COO or Executive Leadership.

Required Qualifications & Education

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Chemical/Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Experience: Minimum of 8 to 12+ years of progressive EHS experience in industrial, manufacturing, or multi-site operations, including 5+ years in a leadership or HOD (Head of Department) capacity.
• Certifications: Recognized industry credentials such as CSP (Certified Safety Professional), CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager), or CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist).
• Technical Skills: Deep familiarity with local statutory compliances, fire safety systems, waste management, process safety, and root-cause analysis tools.