Process Safety Manager - API - Kurkumbh

Emcure; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Emcure Pharmaceuticals Limited in Pune seeks a Process Safety Manager to lead safety initiatives across our chemical/pharma manufacturing operations. The role requires deep expertise in Process Safety Management (PSM), risk assessments, and proactive safety culture development.

The ideal candidate will conduct HIRA/HAZOP studies, ensure compliance with Factories Act and relevant regulations, and drive effective incident investigations, CAPA, and emergency preparedness programs.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in process safety across chemical/pharma/manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on with HIRA, HAZOP, PSSR studies and risk-based decision making.
• Experience ensuring regulatory compliance and leading audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead Process Safety Management initiatives across the facility.
• Conduct risk assessments for equipment, URS, IQ/OQ, and modification projects.
• Perform safety studies like HIRA/HAZOP and drive CAPA and incident investigations.

Skills

Process Safety Management

Hazop / HIRA

Risk Assessments

EHS Compliance

Incident Investigation

Education

BE/ B.Tech Chemical Engineering

ADIS (Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety)

PGD in Process Safety Management

Job description

Job Title: Process Safety Manager

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Safety / EHS professional with strong expertise in Process Safety Management (PSM) to lead safety initiatives, ensure statutory compliance, conduct risk assessments, and drive a proactive safety culture across our manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in chemical, pharmaceutical, API, petrochemical, or process manufacturing environments.

Role & Responsibilities

Process Safety Management

• Conduct and facilitate HIRA, HAZOP, PSSR, and other process safety studies.
• Perform risk assessments for equipment, facilities, URS, IQ, OQ, commissioning, and modification projects.
• Assess critical operations from a process safety perspective and develop control measures.
• Prepare compatibility charts and ensure safe chemical storage practices.

EHS Compliance & Governance

• Perform duties of Safety Officer as per Factories Act 1948, Maharashtra Factories Rules 1963, and Maharashtra Safety Officers Rules 1982.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and organizational EHS requirements.
• Participate in internal, external, and regulatory audits.

Safety Inspections & Risk Control

• Conduct routine plant safety inspections and audits.
• Identify unsafe acts and conditions, recommend corrective measures, and monitor closure.
• Ensure effective implementation of Permit to Work (PTW) and LOTO systems.

Incident Investigation & CAPA

• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement CAPA.
• Monitor incident trends and prepare periodic safety reports.

Emergency Preparedness

• Maintain Emergency Control Centre (ECC), Emergency Cupboard, and emergency response equipment.
• Conduct Mock Drills, CSCM, and DSCM exercises.
• Support implementation of On-Site Emergency Plans and emergency response systems.

Safety Training & Employee Engagement

• Conduct EHS training programs, awareness sessions, and Toolbox Talks (TBTs).
• Organize National Safety Week, Fire Service Week, Road Safety Week, and Environment Day activities.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives to strengthen safety culture.

Documentation & Safety Systems

• Prepare, review, and update EHS SOPs and safety documentation.
• Maintain EHS records, permits, formats, and logbooks.
• Develop PPE matrices and monitor PPE compliance.

Safety Committee Management

• Coordinate Safety Committee meetings.
• Track and ensure closure of safety observations and action items.
• Monitor compliance of Sunday Duty Manager and Night Duty Manager observations.

Preferred candidate profile

Education

• B.E. Chemical Engineering / B.Tech (Chemical)
• ADIS (Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety) - Mandatory

Preferred Qualification

• PGD in Process Safety Management (PSM)

Experience

• 10-12 years of overall experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Process Safety Management