Head ESG - Sesa Goa

Vedanta Sesa Goa; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global resource company is seeking a Head of ESG for its Sesa Goa operations. This role involves driving the implementation of safety standards, handling HSE budgeting and governance, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in ESG/HSE, preferably in the mining industry, along with strong leadership skills and knowledge of Indian EHS laws. Join us for an opportunity to shape the future of sustainability in industrial operations.

Benefits

Outstanding remuneration

Best-in-class rewards

Global work culture embracing diversity

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in ESG/HSE, preferably in mining or heavy industry.
• Strong knowledge of Indian EHS laws, sustainability frameworks, and audit systems.
• Engineering background; additional qualification in EHS/ESG preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive implementation of Safety Standards and ensure timely closure of audit findings.
• Lead HSE budgeting, planning, and governance for the business.
• Guide teams in conducting HIRA and implementing risk mitigation strategies.
• Investigate safety and environmental incidents and ensure timely closure of actions.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and liaise with statutory bodies for environmental clearances.

Skills

Strong knowledge of Indian EHS laws

Leadership skills

Change management

Risk mitigation strategies

Education

Engineering background; qualification in EHS/ESG preferred

Tools

Digital tools (e.g., Enablon)

Job description

Head ESG Sesa Goa - Transformational Leadership Opportunity

Location: Goa, India

Vedanta, a future-focused and growth-oriented company, is a fully integrated producer of Oil & Gas, Zinc Lead - Silver, Aluminium, Power, Iron Ore & Steel, Copper, Nickel, Cobalt, Ferro-chrome, and Manganese, with a rapidly expanding metal recycling capacity and a broad range of critical minerals. We are a dominant player in power generation, transmission, renewable energy solutions, optical fibre, display glass, and soon semiconductors. With our world-class, low-cost, and long-life assets, Vedanta contributes 1.4% to India's GDP.

Sesa Goa Business: caters to the iron & steel supply chain, producing Iron Ore, Pig Iron, and Coke across multiple states, including Goa, Karnataka, Odisha, Gujarat, and Maharashtra.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Drive implementation of Safety Standards, ensure timely closure of audit findings and CAPA.
• Lead HSE budgeting, planning, and governance for the business.
• Guide teams in conducting HIRA and implementing risk mitigation strategies.
• Investigate safety and environmental incidents, perform RCA, and ensure timely closure of actions.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and liaise with statutory bodies for environmental and safety clearances.
• Deploy digital tools (e.g., Enablon) to enhance safety monitoring and reporting systems.
• Lead safety audits, inspections, and health surveys; promote a safety culture.
• Drive learning from Group-level ESG incidents and ensure CAPA deployment.
• Contribute to decarbonization, biodiversity, and water management initiatives aligned with Vedanta's ESG goals.

The Successful Candidate:

• 15+ years of experience in ESG/HSE, preferably in mining or heavy industry.
• Strong knowledge of Indian EHS laws, sustainability frameworks, and audit systems.
• Engineering background; additional qualification in EHS/ESG preferred.
• Strong leadership and compliance orientation, with the ability to drive change across functions.

What We Offer:

Outstanding remuneration and best-in-class rewards. Vedanta offers a truly global work culture, embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Join us to be part of our exciting growth journey, guided by our core values of Trust, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity, Care, and Respect.