Engineer/Senior Engineer - EHS

Emerson Electric Co; Chennai; Sur place; INR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Emerson, Mahindra World City, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, seeks an EHS Engineer/Senior Engineer to lead environmental, health, and safety functions across manufacturing and service operations. The role directs and controls EHS activities to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.

You will conduct audits, lead investigations, implement ISO 14001/45001, and drive sustainability initiatives while partnering with regional and global teams.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Minimum 5–8 years of working experience in EHS role.
• Bachelor’s degree or above in Safety management, Environmental Science, Health or equivalent.
• National certified safety engineer ISO14001 or OSHAS18001 internal auditor is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Conduct daily factory walkthroughs to identify unsafe acts and conditions; train staff to report hazards and ensure timely closure.
• Lead investigations of accidents, incidents, near-misses, and first-aid cases with root-cause analysis.
• Coordinate with EHS teams to implement sustainability initiatives focused on zero emissions, energy conservation, waste reduction and environmental performance improvements.
• Identify and implement EHS improvement projects related to safety, ergonomics, fatigue reduction and health improvements.
• Plan and support EHS awareness programs and events (National Safety Day, Earth Month, Environment Day, Health & Wellness activities).
• Collaborate with Asia Pacific and Global EHS teams to review risk alerts and deploy corrective actions.
• Support ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems; coordinate audits, track non-conformities, and ensure closure.
• Ensure 100% compliance with environmental, health, safety regulations and maintain records.
• Implement and sustain Emerson EHS policies across all factory operations.
• Prepare EHS metrics, reports, and presentations; participate in regional and global EHS reviews.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to achieve EHS objectives and sustainability goals.
• Conduct machine safety audits, hazard assessments, and maintain EHS documentation.
• Lead HIRA, JSA, and Environmental Aspect & Impact Assessments to identify hazards and controls.
• Manage contractor EHS activities including onboarding, safety induction, permits, risk assessments, and monitoring.
• Plan and conduct emergency drills and maintain readiness of firefighting equipment.

Connaissances

Proficiency in spoken and written Eng

Excellent communication and Interper.-

Formation

Bachelor’s degree or above in Safety management/Environmental Science/Health

National certified safety engineer ISO14001 or OSHAS18001 internal auditor (preferred)

Description du poste

Job Summary:

If you are an EHS Professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity role for you! This opportunity as EHS Engineer/Senior Engineer at our Mahindra World City, Chengalpattu, PRM BU Site, has to Direct, organize and control all Environmental Affairs, occupational Health, and Safety functions, to support site manufacturing operations and sales & service functions.

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Conduct daily factory walkthroughs to identify unsafe acts and unsafe conditions; train, motivate, and engage office and shopfloor employees to report hazards; track corrective actions and ensure timely closure.

• Lead accident, incident, near-miss, and first-aid case investigations; perform root cause analysis and ensure timely reporting as per company requirements.

• Coordinate with site EHS teams to implement sustainability initiatives focused on zero emissions, energy conservation through energy hunt program, waste reduction, and environmental performance improvement.

• Identify, propose, and implement EHS improvement projects related to employee safety, ergonomics, operator fatigue reduction, and workplace health enhancement.

• Plan, coordinate, and support EHS awareness programs and events, including National Safety Day, Earth Month, Environment Day, Health & Wellness activities, and other corporate initiatives.

• Collaborate with Asia Pacific and Global EHS teams to review risk alerts, share best practices, and ensure effective horizontal deployment and implementation of corrective actions.

• Support the implementation and maintenance of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems; coordinate internal and external audits, track non-conformities, and ensure timely closure.

• Ensure 100% compliance with all applicable environmental, health, safety, and statutory regulations and maintain compliance records.

• Implement and sustain Emerson EHS policies, procedures, standards, and corporate requirements across all factory operations.

• Prepare EHS metrics, reports, and presentations; actively participate in and present site performance during regional and global EHS review meetings.

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to achieve EHS objectives, improve operational safety performance, and support business sustainability goals.

• Conduct machine safety audits, pressure system and stored energy assessments, and maintain EHS records, training matrices, risk assessments, audit findings, and compliance documentation to ensure regulatory and corporate EHS compliance.

• Lead HIRA, JSA, and Environmental Aspect & Impact Assessment activities to identify hazards and risks, establish effective control measures, and ensure safe and environmentally responsible operations

• Manage contractor EHS activities by ensuring contractor onboarding, safety induction, competency verification, work permit compliance, risk assessments, worksite monitoring, and adherence to company and statutory EHS requirements.

• Plan and conduct emergency mock drills, maintain emergency preparedness, and ensure all firefighting equipment and systems are regularly inspected, tested, maintained, and kept in operational readiness.

Who You Are:

You quickly and decisively act in constantly evolving, unexpected situations. You adjust communication content and style to meet the needs of diverse partners. You always keep the end in sight; puts in extra effort to meet deadlines. You analyze multiple and diverse sources of information to define problems accurately before moving to solutions. You observe situational and group dynamics and select best-fit approach.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Minimum 5 years to maximum 8 years of working experience required in EHS role.

• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skill.

• National certified safety engineer ISO14001 or OSHAS18001 internal auditor is preferred

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

Bachelor’s degree or above, major in Safety management, Environmental Science, Health or equivalent

Our Culture & Commitment to You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

WHY EMERSON (https://www1.emerson.com/en/corporate/careers/meet-emerson)

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

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ABOUT EMERSON (https://www1.emerson.com/en/corporate/about-us)

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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Requisition ID : 26009289

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.