Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Sandesh; Kachchh; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandesh in Greater Rann of Kutch, Gujarat seeks an Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager EHS to lead environment, health and safety initiatives across bromine and salt facilities. The role requires hands-on experience in chemical manufacturing, regulatory compliance, and process safety management, with emphasis on hazardous chemical handling and incident investigations.

You will drive PTW/LOTO, HAZOP/JSA, training, audits and documentation, coordinating with regulators and contractors to promote a

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation and factory safety rules.
• GPCB/CPCB compliance and hazardous waste management familiarity.
• Hands-on experience with PTW/LOTO, HAZOP, JSA and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and regulatory documentation.
• Manage air emissions, water discharge, hazardous waste and waste handling.
• Oversee ETP/STP and air pollution control systems and monitoring.
• Implement and monitor health and safety policies, inspections and training.
• Coordinate emergency response planning and drills for chemical events.
• Drive EHS audits, ISO 14001/45001 implementation and reporting.
• Collaborate with regulators, contractors and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Environmental regulation

GPCB/CPCB compliance

HIRA/HAZOP/JSA

PTW/LOTO

ISO 14001/45001

Emergency response planning

Regulatory reporting

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical/Environmental Eng

Diploma in Industrial Safety

Certifications in Environmental/Occupational Health (added advantage)

Job description

Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager Environment, Health & Safety (EHS)

Location: Greater Rann of Kutch, Gujarat
Department: Environment, Health & Safety (EHS)
Industry: Chemical Manufacturing – Bromine & Salt
Designation: Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager – EHS
Reporting To: EHS Head / Site Head

1. Job Purpose

To ensure effective implementation and continuous improvement of Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) systems across the bromine and salt manufacturing facilities. The role will be responsible for ensuring statutory compliance, preventing workplace accidents, managing environmental risks, and promoting a proactive safety culture.

The position requires hands‑on experience in chemical manufacturing environments, particularly in handling hazardous chemicals, process safety management, environmental protection, and occupational health and safety practices.

2. Key Roles & Responsibilities

A. Environment Management & Statutory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable environmental regulations, including requirements of GPCB, CPCB and MoEFCC.
• Monitor and manage environmental parameters related to air emissions, water discharge, hazardous waste and solid waste.
• Oversee the functioning and compliance of ETP, STP, air pollution control systems and other environmental protection facilities.
• Coordinate environmental monitoring, sampling, testing and submission of statutory returns.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, transportation and disposal of hazardous waste as per applicable regulations.
• Maintain environmental records, consents, authorizations and regulatory documentation.
• Coordinate with regulatory authorities and external agencies for inspections, audits and statutory approvals.

B. Occupational Health & Safety

• Implement and monitor workplace health and safety policies, procedures and standards.
• Conduct regular safety inspections, risk assessments and workplace hazard identification.
• Ensure effective implementation of Permit to Work (PTW), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, hot work and work‑at‑height procedures.
• Monitor compliance with PPE requirements and safe operating practices.
• Conduct safety training, toolbox talks, awareness programmes and emergency preparedness drills.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor occupational health risks and coordinate medical surveillance and health check‑ups for employees and contract workers.

C. Process Safety & Chemical Safety

• Ensure safe handling, storage and transfer of hazardous chemicals, particularly Bromine, Chlorine, Sulphur Dioxide and other process chemicals, wherever applicable.
• Monitor chemical storage areas, pipelines, tank farms, loading/unloading operations and chemical transfer systems.
• Ensure availability and proper functioning of gas detection systems, emergency showers, eye wash stations, safety alarms and firefighting equipment.
• Implement and monitor HAZID, HIRA, HAZOP and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) recommendations.
• Ensure availability and periodic updating of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS/SDS) and chemical handling procedures.
• Coordinate emergency response planning for chemical leakage, toxic gas release, fire and other process‑related emergencies.
• Support implementation of Process Safety Management (PSM) systems and Mechanical Integrity programmes.

D. Emergency Preparedness & Fire Safety

• Develop, implement and periodically review onsite emergency plans.
• Coordinate mock drills for chemical leakage, fire, toxic gas exposure and other emergency scenarios.
• Ensure inspection and maintenance of fire hydrant systems, extinguishers, alarms and other firefighting equipment.
• Coordinate with plant operations, maintenance, security and external emergency response agencies.
• Ensure emergency response teams are adequately trained and equipped.

E. EHS Audits, Training & Documentation

• Conduct periodic EHS audits, inspections and compliance assessments across plant operations.
• Drive implementation of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Prepare EHS performance reports, dashboards, incident statistics and compliance trackers.
• Ensure closure of audit observations and corrective/preventive actions within defined timelines.
• Conduct EHS induction programmes for employees, contractors and visitors.
• Develop and implement initiatives to improve safety awareness and reduce workplace incidents.

F. Contractor & Operational Safety Management

• Ensure EHS compliance among contractors, subcontractors and third‑party personnel.
• Monitor contractor safety practices during construction, maintenance, shutdown and routine plant activities.
• Ensure safety compliance during equipment maintenance, chemical handling, plant modifications and project execution.
• Coordinate with Production, Maintenance, Utilities, Projects and Administration teams to maintain safe working conditions.

3. Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Engineering, preferably Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or Environmental Engineering.
• Diploma / Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety from a recognized institution.
• Additional qualifications in Environmental Management, Industrial Safety or Occupational Health will be an added advantage.

4. Experience & Industry Exposure

• Assistant Manager: 6–9 years of relevant EHS experience.
• Deputy Manager: 9–12 years of relevant EHS experience.
• Experience in chemical, petrochemical, specialty chemical, bromine, salt or other hazardous chemical manufacturing industries is preferred.
• Hands‑on experience in handling environmental compliance, process safety, hazardous chemicals and statutory inspections.
• Experience working in continuous or batch chemical manufacturing operations will be an added advantage.

5. Technical Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation and factory safety regulations.
• Understanding of GPCB/CPCB compliance requirements and hazardous waste management.
• Practical exposure to HIRA, HAZOP, JSA, PTW and LOTO systems.
• Knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.
• Understanding of chemical handling, toxic gas safety, fire protection and emergency response systems.
• Strong analytical, investigation, reporting and documentation skills.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with cross‑functional teams and regulatory authorities.

6. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Statutory and environmental compliance within defined timelines.
• Reduction in accidents, incidents and near‑miss occurrences.
• Timely closure of EHS audit observations and corrective actions.
• Effectiveness of safety training and awareness programmes.
• Compliance with hazardous waste management and environmental monitoring requirements.
• Successful execution of emergency mock drills.
• Improvement in overall EHS performance and safety culture.

7. Preferred Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should be a proactive and hands‑on EHS professional with sound experience in chemical manufacturing operations. The candidate must possess strong technical knowledge of hazardous chemical handling, environmental compliance, process safety and statutory regulations.

Candidates with exposure to bromine manufacturing, salt processing, chemical extraction, hazardous chemical storage and handling, and industrial utilities will be strongly preferred.

Work Location: Greater Rann of Kutch, Gujarat (Plant-Based Role)