Senior Officer - EHS

Adani Ports and SEZ; Sanand; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Ports and SEZ in Gujarat is seeking an experienced HSE leader to design and implement comprehensive safety programs across logistics and warehousing operations.

You will conduct regular trainings, oversee incident investigations, and drive risk management, ensuring compliance with state and central regulations while fostering a culture of safety among employees and contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in engineering.
• Minimum 4 years of Health & Safety experience in logistics, warehouse or supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Lead and design HSE programs across logistics operations to promote safety culture.
• Conduct regular training sessions and assess program effectiveness.
• Drive safety programs: road, rail, warehouse, fire, chemicals, and transport safety.
• Coordinate emergency response and risk management activities.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions with cross-functional teams.
• Supervise safety practices across Operations, Projects, and Maintenance.

Skills

Health & Safety

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (B.E. / B.Tech)

Job description

• Design and implement comprehensive HSE programs across logistics operations to promote a strong safety culture.
• Conduct regular training sessions, assess program effectiveness, and ensure consistent application of safety standards.
• Drive key safety programs, including:
• Road, rail, and warehouse safety
• Fire and life safety
• Chemical and hazardous materials handling
• Logistics and transportation safety
• Hygiene and occupational health
• Emergency response and risk management
• Develop and execute continuous safety awareness initiatives for employees and contractual workforce.
• Act as a key coordinator to ensure safe execution of:
• Work-at-height activities
• Structural stability measures
• Lifting operations and planning
• Heavy vehicle safety management

Responsibilities

Strategic Responsibilities

• Design and implement comprehensive HSE programs across logistics operations to promote a strong safety culture.
• Conduct regular training sessions, assess program effectiveness, and ensure consistent application of safety standards.
• Drive key safety programs, including:
• Road, rail, and warehouse safety
• Fire and life safety
• Chemical and hazardous materials handling
• Logistics and transportation safety
• Hygiene and occupational health
• Environmental compliance
• Emergency response and risk management
• Develop and execute continuous safety awareness initiatives for employees and contractual workforce.
• Act as a key coordinator to ensure safe execution of:
• Work-at-height activities
• Structural stability measures
• Lifting operations and planning
• Heavy vehicle safety management

Operational Responsibilities

• Lead and ensure thorough investigation, reporting, and analysis of all incidents (minor, major, and critical) to prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinate emergency response teams and conduct periodic mock drills, including spill and emergency preparedness exercises.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with all applicable HSEF legal and statutory requirements (state and central regulations).
• Identify and mitigate risks across logistics and warehouse operations using structured loss prevention and control methodologies.
• Prevent occupational injuries, illnesses, and reduce potential risks to property and assets.

People Management

• Supervise and guide safety practices across Operations, Projects, and Maintenance teams, including Fire Services.
• Drive continuous capability development through structured training programs.
• Foster a culture of safety ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement among employees.

Key Interactions

Internal

• Site Operations Team
• Projects Team
• Group Safety Team

External

• Pollution Control Authorities
• Local Government Bodies
• Vendors and Service Providers

Qualifications

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (B.E. / B.Tech)

Experience

• Minimum 4 years of experience in Health & Safety within logistics, warehouse, or supply chain operations