Assistant Manager - Environmental Health & Safety

Role Overview: As the Health and Safety Manager at Emerson, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring health and safety policies customized for lab and engineering environments. Your main focus will be on ensuring compliance with national and international safety regulations such as FM Global, OSHA, and ISO 45001. Additionally, you will oversee lab safety practices, conduct training sessions, coordinate emergency response plans, and maintain regulatory compliance. Key Responsibilities: - Develop, implement, and monitor health and safety policies tailored to lab and engineering environments. - Conduct risk assessments for lab equipment, oil storage, gases storage, chemical storage, and engineering operations. - Supervise safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials. - Ensure proper functioning and calibration of safety equipment such as fume hoods, eyewash stations, and fire extinguishers. - Identify training needs and conduct sessions on lab safety, PPE usage, emergency response, and safe engineering practices. - Develop and coordinate emergency response plans including fire drills, chemical spill response, and evacuation procedures. - Lead investigations into lab or facility-related incidents and implement corrective/preventive actions. - Maintain documentation for audits and inspections and stay updated on changes in safety regulations and standards. - Support Business Continuity Planning (BCP) for lab/facility operations and ensure trade compliance in handling restricted materials. - Collaborate with Facilities and Business units EHS teams for infrastructure safety upgrades. Qualifications Required: - 6-10 years of experience in industrial safety, preferably in R&D or engineering environments. - Strong communication skills (verbal and written). - Proficiency in MS Office and safety management software. - Ability to influence and drive safety initiatives across cross-functional teams. - Analytical mindset with attention to detail. - Graduate in Engineering or Science. - Post Diploma / Diploma in Industrial Safety (recognized by State Technical Board or equivalent). - Certifications in Lab Safety, Chemical Handling, or Emergency Response are a plus.,