Executive / Sr. Executive - Environment

SHYAM METALICS AND ENERGY LIMITED; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

SHYAM METALICS AND ENERGY LIMITED in Kolkata is seeking an Environment Executive to monitor environmental performance across air, water, soil, and noise under the EHS/sustainability function.

You will manage regulatory documentation, permit renewals, and compliance with national/local laws, while overseeing ETP/STP/CETP operations, lab coordination, and data reporting for ESG metrics. The role emphasizes strong documentation and clear communication on shop floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or Chemical Engineering.
• 2–4 years of hands-on experience in environmental compliance, preferably at a manufacturing plant or heavy industrial site.
• Strong understanding of ETP/STP operations, emissions chemistry, and ISO 14001 standards.
• Deep familiarity with national acts (Water Act, Air Act, Environment Protection Act, Hazardous Waste Rules).
• Strong documentation skills and the ability to clearly convey compliance expectations to shop-floor workers.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and renew permits from SPCB (CTE/CTO).
• Prepare and file statutory returns (annual environmental statements, Form 4, e-waste reports).
• Liaise with auditors and inspectors during site visits and audits.
• Track environmental laws and update SOPs to ensure legal compliance.
• Monitor ambient air quality, stack emissions, noise, and wastewater parameters daily.
• Oversee ETP/STP/CETP operations and lab coordination.
• Maintain OCEMS for real-time data transmission to regulators.
• Supervise hazardous waste handling and disposal via TSDF vendors.
• Implement 3R-based waste minimization and drive water harvesting or ZLD initiatives.
• Collect ESG data, support carbon footprint calculations, and drive sustainability metrics.
• Conduct environmental awareness training and drills for on-site and contract workers.
• Investigate incidents and implement CAPA.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Documentation

Communication

Regulatory awareness

Education

B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc. in Environmental Engineering/Environmental Sciences/Chemical Engineering

Job description

Job Summary

The Environment Executive is responsible for tracking environmental performance parameters across air, water, soil, and noise. Operating under the EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) or sustainability department, this position manages regulatory documentation, effluent/emission control systems, and waste disposal protocols in line with national and local environmental laws.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance & Regulatory Affairs

• Obtain and renew permits such as Consent to Establish (CTE) and Consent to Operate (CTO) from State Pollution Control Boards (SPCB).
• Prepare and file statutory returns including annual environmental statements (Form V), hazardous waste returns (Form 4), and e-waste reports.
• Liaise with external auditors and regulatory inspectors during routine site visits and environmental audits.
• Track changing environmental laws and update internal standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure continuous legal compliance.

Environmental Monitoring & Control

• Monitor ambient air quality, stack emissions, noise levels, and wastewater discharge parameters daily.
• Oversee operations of pollution control equipment including Effluent Treatment Plants (ETP), Sewage Treatment Plants (STP), and Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETP).
• Coordinate with certified labs (MoEFCC/NABL accredited) for regular sample collection, testing, and data validation.
• Maintain Online Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems (OCEMS) to ensure real-time data transmission to regulatory servers.

Waste & Resource Management

• Supervise hazardous waste handling, segregation, storage, and safe disposal through authorized TSDF (Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facility) vendors.
• Implement waste minimization techniques based on the 3R principle (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) to reduce landfill burdens.
• Track water consumption metrics, identify leakages, and drive rainwater harvesting or zero liquid discharge (ZLD) initiatives.

Sustainability & Training

• Collect data for ESG reporting (Environmental, Social, and Governance), carbon footprint calculations, and corporate sustainability metrics.
• Conduct environmental awareness training and drills for on-site employees and contract workers.
• Investigate environmental incidents, root causes, or community complaints and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc.) in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or Chemical Engineering.
• Experience: 2–4 years of hands‑on experience handling environmental compliance, preferably at a manufacturing plant or heavy industrial site.
• Technical Savvy: Strong understanding of ETP/STP operations, emissions chemistry, and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems) standards.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep familiarity with national acts (e.g., Water Act, Air Act, Environment Protection Act, Hazardous Waste Rules).
• Soft Skills: Strong documentation skills, detail‑oriented mindset, and the ability to clearly convey compliance expectations to shop‑floor workers.