Engineer/Senior Engineer – EHS

Growth For Impact; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits plans.

Medical insurance plans.

Employee Assistance Program.

Employee resource groups.

Recognition programs.

Vacation and holiday leave.

Job summary

Growth For Impact in Chennai seeks an Environmental, Health & Safety specialist to strengthen site safety and regulatory compliance. You will conduct daily safety walkthroughs, lead investigations, and drive EHS projects aligned with ISO 14001/45001. You will coordinate with APAC/global teams, train staff, and support ESG initiatives while sustaining regulatory compliance.

You bring 5–8 years in EHS, strong English, and excellent communication; a safety-related degree is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 to 8 years of experience in an EHS role.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Safety Management, Environmental Science, Health, or a related field.
• Ability to act quickly and decisively in evolving situations and adjust communication style for diverse partners.
• Strong analytical skills to define problems accurately before developing solutions.
• Ability to observe situational and group dynamics and select the best-fit approach.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily factory walkthroughs to identify unsafe acts and conditions; train, motivate, and engage employees to report hazards.
• Lead accident, incident, near-miss, and first-aid investigations; perform root cause analysis and ensure timely reporting per company requirements.
• Coordinate with site EHS teams to implement sustainability initiatives focused on zero emissions, energy conservation, 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 such as 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 deployment and implementation of corrective actions.
• Support 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; 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; maintain EHS records, training matrices, risk assessments, audit findings, and compliance documentation.
• Lead HIRA, JSA, and Environmental Aspect & Impact Assessment activities to identify hazards and risks, establish control measures, and ensure safe and environmentally responsible operations.
• Manage contractor EHS activities, including onboarding, safety induction, competency verification, work permit compliance, risk assessments, worksite monitoring, and adherence to company and statutory requirements.
• Plan and conduct emergency mock drills; maintain emergency preparedness; ensure firefighting equipment and systems are inspected, tested, maintained, and operational.

Skills

Proficiency in English

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Safety Management, Environmental Science, Health, or a related field

Job description

ROLE

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


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


• Coordinate with site EHS teams to implement sustainability initiatives focused on zero emissions, energy conservation, 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 such as 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 deployment and implementation of corrective actions.


• Support 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; 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; maintain EHS records, training matrices, risk assessments, audit findings, and compliance documentation.


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


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


• Plan and conduct emergency mock drills; maintain emergency preparedness; ensure firefighting equipment and systems are inspected, tested, maintained, and operational.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 5 to 8 years of experience in an EHS role.


• Proficiency in spoken and written English.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Safety Management, Environmental Science, Health, or a related field.


• Ability to act quickly and decisively in evolving situations and adjust communication style for diverse partners.


• Strong analytical skills to define problems accurately before developing solutions.


• Ability to observe situational and group dynamics and select the best‑fit approach.

BENEFITS

• Competitive benefits plans.


• Variety of medical insurance plans.


• Employee Assistance Program.


• Employee resource groups.


• Recognition programs.


• Vacation and holiday leave.