Plant EHS Officer

RGBSI; Chennai District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

RGBSI is seeking a Plant HSE Officer to lead the development, implementation and monitoring of workplace health, safety and environmental programs in a manufacturing plant in Chennai district, Tamil Nadu, India. The role requires 5–10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, a relevant engineering degree, and professional HSE certifications are highly desirable.

You will drive risk assessments, incident investigations, training, ERP management and sustainability initiatives to promote

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical or Environmental), Occupational Health & Safety, or related field.
• Certifications such as NEBOSH IGC, OSHA 30-Hr, IOSH are highly desirable.
• 5–10 years of proven HSE experience in a manufacturing or industrial plant setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and monitor HSE programs to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead risk assessments and JSAs; implement CAPAs.
• Conduct safety inspections and HSE audits; enforce corrective actions.
• Investigate near-misses, incidents and environmental events; prepare reports.
• Design and deliver HSE induction and training for staff and contractors.
• Develop ERP and coordinate regular fire drills and evacuations.
• Monitor waste, emissions and wastewater; promote sustainability.
• Foster a proactive safety culture through campaigns and meetings.

Skills

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Training delivery

Emergency response planning

Compliance management

Safety culture promotion

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering / OH&S

Job description

The Plant HSE Officer is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring workplace environmental, health, and safety programs. This role ensures the manufacturing plant complies with all local, national, and international HSE regulations, minimizes workplace risks, and fosters a proactive safety culture among all plant personnel.

Key Responsibilities

• Compliance & Regulations: Ensure the plant operates in full compliance with relevant safety legislation (e.g., OSHA, local environmental protection acts). Maintain all necessary HSE permits and licenses.
• Risk Assessment: Conduct regular risk assessments and job safety analyses (JSAs) to identify potential hazards. Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Inspections & Audits: Lead routine safety inspections and comprehensive HSE audits across the plant. Identify unsafe conditions or behaviors and enforce corrective measures.
• Incident Investigation: Lead the investigation of all near-misses, accidents, and environmental incidents. Determine root causes and prepare detailed incident reports with recommendations to prevent recurrence.
• Training & Development: Design and deliver HSE induction training for new hires, contractors, and specialized safety training (e.g., fire safety, chemical handling, confined space entry, LOTO) for existing staff.
• Emergency Response: Develop, update, and maintain the plants Emergency Response Plan (ERP). Organize regular fire drills and emergency evacuation simulations.
• Environmental Management: Monitor plant waste management, emissions, and wastewater discharge to ensure environmental compliance. Promote sustainability and waste reduction initiatives.
• Safety Culture: Promote a "Zero Harm" safety culture through safety campaigns, toolbox talks, and safety committee meetings.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelors degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or Environmental), Occupational Health & Safety, or a related scientific discipline.
• Certifications: Professional HSE certification is highly desirable (e.g., NEBOSH IGC, OSHA 30-Hour, IOSH, or local equivalent state safety diplomas).
• Experience: 5 to 10 years of proven experience as an HSE Officer or Specialist strictly within a manufacturing or industrial plant environment.