FH- EHS

Careerist Management Consultants; Ludhiana; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Careerist Management Consultants is seeking an experienced EHS leader to head the Environment, Health & Safety function at our client plant in Punjab. You will ensure compliance with statutory regulations, promote a culture of safety, and drive continuous improvement across environmental and occupational health standards.

The role requires navigating high-risk chemical environments, leading a multi-layer team, conducting risk assessments, investigating incidents, and aligning EHS initiatives

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech with safety certifications required (PDIS/ADIS).
• Experience in high-risk chemical environment preferred.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the EHS function at the plant.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement in environmental and health standards.
• Mentor EHS team and ensure training at all levels.
• Lead incident investigations and implement preventive actions.
• Coordinate with regulators, auditors, and internal teams.
• Promote safety culture and risk reduction initiatives.

Skills

EHS leadership

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigations

Risk assessment

Education

BE/B.Tech in Safety

Job description

Description

To lead and manage the Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) function at the plant, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, promoting a culture of safety, and driving continuous improvement in environmental and occupational health standards.

Responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance: Navigating complex EHS laws in a high-risk chemical environment.
• Team Coordination: Managing a multi-layered team across safety and environment functions.
• Hazard Management: Ensuring safe handling of flammable and toxic materials.
• Cultural Shift: Driving proactive safety behavior across all levels.
• Incident Response: Leading investigations and implementing preventive actions.
• Resource Optimization: Balancing EHS goals with budget and operational constraints.
• Stakeholder Alignment: Collaborating with internal teams and external regulators.
• Continuous Improvement: Adopting best practices and innovations in EHS.
• Develop and implement the EHS strategy aligned with corporate and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the EHS team comprising Section Heads, Engineers, and Front Line Officers across Safety and Environment domains.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable environmental, health, and safety laws and regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation plans.
• Monitor and improve EHS performance metrics.
• Drive initiatives for waste reduction, pollution control, and energy efficiency.
• Mentor and develop the EHS team, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Ensure adequate training and competency development across all levels.
• Lead investigations of incidents and near-misses.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions to avoid recurrence.
• Liaise with external agencies, auditors, and regulatory bodies.
• Collaborate with internal departments to embed EHS practices in operations..
• Strategic Align on training, health, and compliance initiatives
• Weekly Cross-functional Ensure product safety and process compliance
• Reporting Share EHS performance, risks, and strategic plans
• Advisory Ensure EHS compliance in new installations and modifications
• Collaborative/Instructional – Alignment with the C-EHS team
• Regulatory – Ensure statutory compliance and manage inspections
• Advisory – Support audits, certifications, and expert guidance
• Coordination – Emergency preparedness and response planning
• Engagement – Build trust and communicate environmental initiatives

Qualification Criteria

BE/B.Tech + Safety certifications - PDIS/ADIS is must