To ensure safe, healthy, and environmentally compliant operations across the chemical manufacturing facility through effective implementation of HSE systems and statutory requirements. Responsible for risk identification, accident prevention, emergency preparedness, permit-to-work management, and regulatory compliance. The role supports continuous improvement in plant safety performance while fostering a proactive safety culture among employees and contractors.
2. Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with all applicable HSE policies, procedures, statutory requirements, and MAH regulations across the manufacturing facility.
- Implement and monitor adherence to the Permit-to-Work (PTW) system for Hot Work, Height Work, Confined Space Entry, Excavation, Electrical Isolation, and other critical activities.
- Conduct routine plant safety inspections to identify unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and potential hazards, ensuring timely closure of corrective actions.
- Monitor contractor safety compliance and enforce safe work practices during maintenance, shutdown, project, and operational activities.
- Coordinate and participate in Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA), Job Safety Analysis (JSA), HAZOP studies, and process safety reviews.
- Investigate accidents, incidents, dangerous occurrences, near misses, and occupational health-related cases; perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and track corrective actions.
- Develop, implement, and maintain on-site emergency response plans and ensure readiness of emergency response systems.
- Organize and conduct mock drills, emergency evacuation exercises, and firefighting demonstrations to evaluate preparedness levels.
- Monitor and inspect firefighting equipment, hydrant systems, emergency equipment, alarm systems, and safety devices to ensure operational readiness.
- Conduct induction training, toolbox talks, contractor safety training, and awareness programs to enhance employee participation in safety initiatives.
- Ensure effective implementation and maintenance of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 Management Systems within the plant.
- Coordinate internal and external HSE audits and facilitate timely closure of audit findings and compliance observations.
- Liaise with regulatory authorities such as Factory Inspectorate, GPCB, Fire Department, PESO, and other statutory bodies for compliance matters.
- Monitor environmental compliance related to emissions, effluent management, hazardous waste handling, and pollution control requirements.
- Maintain HSE documentation, statutory registers, permits, incident records, training records, safety observations, and inspection reports.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly HSE MIS reports, safety statistics, KPI dashboards, and management review presentations.
- Drive Behavioral Safety Programs (BBS) and actively promote a proactive safety culture across employees and contractors.
- Support implementation of Process Safety Management (PSM) initiatives and Management of Change (MOC) requirements.
- Participate in plant shutdown planning and ensure implementation of all safety precautions during maintenance and turnaround activities.
- Recommend and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance workplace safety, health, and environmental performance.