Safety & Compliance Officer EHS

Indiano Chrome; Khordha; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiano Chrome is seeking an EHS professional to implement and monitor safety policies at the plant site in India. You will conduct inspections, risk assessments and CAPA, ensuring compliance with Factories Act, OSH and environmental rules.

This role includes training, audits and incident investigations. Prospective candidates should have hands-on experience in industrial safety, statutory compliance, risk assessment and EHS audits, with preference for ferro alloys, steel or heavy manufacturing

Qualifications

• Hands-on safety experience in industrial settings
• Knowledge of safety management systems
• Auditing and risk assessment skills

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor EHS policies, procedures, SOPs and safety standards across the plant.
• Conduct regular safety inspections, workplace audits and risk assessments.
• Identify hazards and recommend corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations like Factories Act, OSH and environmental rules.
• Monitor Permit to Work (PTW) systems for hazardous activities.
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety training, inductions and awareness sessions.
• Monitor contractor safety and compliance with EHS requirements.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near-misses and prepare root-cause reports.
• Maintain EHS records, inspection reports and statutory documentation.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness, mock drills, fire safety and response.
• Monitor PPE availability and proper use of PPE.
• Coordinate with departments to implement safety recommendations and close audit observations.
• Support ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 implementation, internal and external audits.
• Monitor environmental aspects like waste management and pollution control.
• Coordinate with authorities and safety consultants as required.
• Promote 5S, safety culture and continuous improvement across the plant.

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Implement and monitor EHS policies, procedures, SOPs and safety standards across the plant.
• Conduct regular safety inspections, workplace audits and risk assessments.
• Identify hazards and recommend appropriate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Ensure compliance with applicable Factories Act, Rules, OSH requirements, environmental and other statutory regulations.
• Monitor Permit to Work (PTW) systems, including hot work, work at height, confined space, electrical work and other hazardous activities.
• Conduct Toolbox Talks, safety training, induction programs and awareness sessions for employees, contractors and visitors.
• Monitor contractor safety and ensure compliance with plant EHS requirements.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near-miss cases and prepare reports with root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Maintain EHS records, registers, inspection reports and statutory documentation.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness activities, including mock drills, fire safety and emergency response.
• Monitor PPE compliance and ensure availability and proper use of required PPE.
• Coordinate with departments for implementation of safety recommendations and closure of audit observations.
• Support ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 implementation, internal audits and external audits.
• Monitor environmental aspects such as waste management, pollution control, hazardous waste and environmental compliance.
• Coordinate with government authorities, safety consultants and statutory agencies whenever required.
• Promote 5S, safety culture and continuous improvement across the plant

Preferred candidate profile

Candidates with hands-on experience in industrial safety, statutory compliance, risk assessment, contractor safety, PTW systems, incident investigation and EHS audits will be preferred. Experience in a ferro alloys, steel or heavy manufacturing plant will be an added advantage.