Plant EHS Officer

RGBSI; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 450,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

RGBSI seeks a Plant HSE Officer to develop, implement, and monitor environmental, health, and safety programs at the Kolkata manufacturing plant. The role ensures compliance with local, national, and international HSE regulations and promotes a proactive safety culture.

Key duties include risk assessments and JSAs, inspections and audits, incident investigations, HSE training for staff and contractors, ERP maintenance, and environmental management of waste and emissions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental) or related field with HSE focus.
• Professional HSE certification is desirable (e.g., NEBOSH IGC, OSHA 30-Hour, IOSH).
• 5–10 years of proven experience as an HSE Officer in manufacturing/industrial plant environments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with OSHA/local safety legislation and maintain permits and licenses.
• Lead risk assessments and JSAs to identify hazards and enforce CAPA.
• Lead routine safety inspections and HSE audits; enforce corrective actions.
• Investigate near-misses, accidents, and environmental incidents; report root causes and recommendations.
• Design and deliver HSE training for new hires, contractors, and staff.
• Develop and maintain the plant's Emergency Response Plan (ERP) and organize drills.
• Monitor waste management, emissions, and wastewater to ensure environmental compliance.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Safety inspections

Incident investigation

HSE training

Emergency response

Environmental management

Safety culture advocate

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / HSE related

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.