Head Safety & Environment

Sarthee Consultancy; Ankleshwar; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarthee Consultancy is seeking an experienced EHS leader to manage compliance, safety, and environmental programs at the plant. The role focuses on regulatory adherence, audits, hazardous materials handling, and continuous safety improvements.

You will drive occupational health initiatives, incident investigations, and risk mitigation, while mentoring the EHS team and steering strategic safety initiatives across operations. The position targets a strong safety culture and regulatory excellence.

Responsibilities

• Compliance & Regulatory Management: Ensure full compliance with local, state, and federal environmental and safety regulations.
• Safety Management: Develop and implement site-wide safety programs, SOPs, and safe work practices.
• Environmental Management: Monitor and manage waste disposal, wastewater treatment, emissions, and environmental impact reduction initiatives.
• Occupational Health: Implement and monitor occupational health programs including employee exposure monitoring, PPE compliance, and periodic medical checks.
• Risk Assessment & Safety Culture: Conduct hazard assessments (HAZOP, JSA, HIRA) and risk mitigation planning.
• Leadership & Strategy: Provide strategic guidance to management on EHS risks and improvements and lead the EHS team.

Job description

Key Responsibilities

1. Compliance & Regulatory Management

• Ensure full compliance with local, state, and federal environmental and safety regulations.
  
• Lead audits, inspections, and certifications such as ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and Responsible Care.
  
• Maintain all mandatory documentation, permits, and licenses related to hazardous chemicals, waste management, and emissions.
  

2. Safety Management

• Develop and implement site-wide safety programs, SOPs, and safe work practices.
  
• Oversee incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
  
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and transportation of hazardous chemicals.
  
• Lead emergency preparedness and response planning, including mock drills.
  

3. Environmental Management

• Monitor and manage waste disposal, wastewater treatment, emissions, and environmental impact reduction initiatives.
  
• Implement pollution prevention and resource optimization programs.
  
• Ensure proper operation and compliance of environmental control systems.
  

4. Occupational Health

• Implement and monitor occupational health programs including employee exposure monitoring, PPE compliance, and periodic medical checks.
  
• Oversee industrial hygiene assessments and maintain relevant health records.
  

5. Risk Assessment & Safety Culture

• Conduct hazard assessments (HAZOP, JSA, HIRA) and risk mitigation planning.
  
• Promote a safety-first culture through employee engagement, training, and awareness programs.
  
• Ensure contractor and visitor safety management.
  

6. Leadership & Strategy

• Provide strategic guidance to management on EHS risks and improvements.
  
• Lead and mentor the EHS team at the plant.
  
• Drive continuous improvement through periodic reviews and performance metrics.