Environmental Specialist

PERSOL; Udham Singh Nagar District; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

PERSOL in Kashipur, Uttarakhand invites an experienced Assistant General Manager – Environmental Management to lead plant environmental programs, regulatory compliance, and sustainability initiatives.

The role covers water/wastewater treatment, waste management, monitoring systems, and data-driven process improvements, with strong leadership of the Environment team and regulatory liaison.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience in Environmental Management, preferably in manufacturing/process industry.
• Experience in ETP/ZLD operations, statutory compliance, and environmental monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall environmental compliance and regulatory management.
• Oversee water and wastewater management, process control, and optimization.
• Monitor effluent/emission monitoring systems and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste including EPR, EB, and disposal compliance.
• Lead NABL/ISO audits, training, and continual improvement of management systems.
• Drive data analytics, Kaizen, 5S, and MIS reporting for environmental performance.
• Develop and coach the Environment team for productivity and compliance.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of environmental records and management reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Team management

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Environmental Engineering/Science or related field

Tools

SAP/MIS

Job description

Assistant General Manager – Environmental Management

Department: Environment
Reports To: Sr. GM
Location: Kashipur, Uttarakhand

Job Purpose

We are seeking an experienced environmental management professional to lead environmental management, statutory compliance, water & wastewater treatment, waste management, environmental monitoring, and sustainability initiatives at the plant.

The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, optimizing environmental processes, driving resource efficiency, and maintaining strong environmental management systems across the plant.

Environmental Compliance & Regulatory Management

Lead overall environmental compliance and ensure adherence to applicable statutory requirements of MoEF&CC, CPCB, UKPCB, CGWA and other regulatory authorities.

Ensure timely compliance and submissions related to NOC, CTO, EC and other statutory approvals.

Coordinate with regulatory authorities and ensure timely closure of observations, notices, and compliance requirements.

Ensure implementation of all conditions stipulated by regulatory bodies.

Water & Wastewater Management

Provide leadership for ETP/ZLD operations, process control, performance monitoring, and optimization.

Monitor water consumption, wastewater generation, treatment efficiency, and chemical consumption.

Drive initiatives for water conservation, recycling, reuse, and reduction in wastewater generation.

Analyze operational data and identify opportunities for improving treatment performance and cost efficiency.

Environmental Monitoring

Oversee Online Effluent/Emission Monitoring Systems, AAQMS, and other environmental monitoring systems.

Ensure daily review and interpretation of monitoring data and timely corrective action for deviations or alerts.

Ensure reliability, calibration, documentation, and compliance of monitoring equipment.

Waste Management & EPR Compliance

Lead management of hazardous and non-hazardous waste including ETP/ZLD waste, used oil, fly ash, lime mud, plastic, e-waste, and battery waste.

Ensure proper storage, documentation, disposal, and statutory compliance.

Drive compliance related to Plastic EPR, E-Waste and Battery Waste Management.

NABL & ISO Management Systems

Lead NABL laboratory accreditation activities including internal audits, MRM, Z-score, training, quality control, and documentation.

Ensure effective implementation and continual improvement of applicable ISO management systems.

Coordinate internal/external audits and ensure timely closure of non-conformities and observations.

Data Analytics & Process Improvement

Analyze environmental and operational data to identify trends, deviations, and improvement opportunities.

Drive Kaizen, 5S, process optimization, chemical consumption reduction, and resource efficiency initiatives.

Develop and maintain appropriate MIS and management reports for environmental performance.

Team & Manpower Management

Lead, develop, and motivate the Environment team to achieve operational and compliance objectives.

Ensure optimum manpower utilization and improve productivity through effective manpower planning.

Identify training needs and develop multiskilling and competency enhancement programs.

Documentation & Management Reporting

Ensure accurate and timely maintenance of environmental records, statutory documents, monitoring data, and compliance reports.

Provide regular environmental performance updates and actionable insights to senior management.

Ensure effective use of SAP/MIS for relevant operational and documentation activities.

Educational Qualification

Bachelors or Masters degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, or a relevant discipline.

Additional certifications or professional qualifications in Environmental Management, EHS, NABL, or ISO systems will be an added advantage.

Experience

1215 years of relevant experience in Environmental Management, preferably in a manufacturing/process industry.

Relevant experience in environmental management, ETP/ZLD operations, statutory compliance, and environmental monitoring, preferably in a manufacturing/process industry.

Strong knowledge of CPCB/State PCB compliance, waste management, NABL, ISO, EPR, and environmental monitoring systems.

Strong leadership, analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills.