Environmental Health Safety, Specialist

Job Description

Role Summary: The incumbent is the driving force behind the environment, health and safety in India. As part of EHS, she/he establishes and promotes the maintenance of safe and healthy working conditions and recommends measures to reduce or eliminate occupational injuries, illness and financial losses. Thus, she/he develops people and processes that can deliver truly World Class performance. Responsibilities: To Advise and assist the Management in the fulfilment of its obligatory responsibilities on prevention of all Environmental related issues Identify appropriate EHS training opportunities and impart them to ensure effective safe work environment. Ensure compliance and implementation support on all aspects of health and safety. Monitor potential EHS and regulator impact of new processes, changes in process, equipment & software, and conduct EHS reviews of proposed capital projects. Oversee mock drills, tracking of recordable incidents, loss of man days, etc and report the same to corporate incl. conducting RCA and implementing corrective/preventive actions. Co-chair of the Joint Health and Safety Committee and lead safety improvement initiatives, as applicable Develop Joint Health and Safety Committee minutes notes, and ensure it is posted/available for staff Conduct monthly workplace inspections, including both manufacturing facility and office work-spaces, report findings and corrective actions Conduct annual audits of the company’s health and safety program and update manuals and procedures on an annual basis Compile and report statistics with regards to program outcomes, injury frequency and modified work Manage OHS training and orientation programs. Providing EHS Induction training to new joiners and other safety related topics on high risk activities. Other Requirements Certified in CPR and First Aid and ensure qualifications are renewed for all designated ‘First Aid Attendants’ on-site Support health, safety, fire fighting related training and advise on content updates, as applicable with legislation changes. Represent the company in the event of any Ministry of Labor inspections Review the health and safety program and applicable policies annually. Expert level of knowledge and training in OHSA regulations, AODA, Human Rights and Workplace Safety Insurance Act Injury/Incident Investigation Planned Workplace Inspection or Basic Certification Training Required Skills And Education Bachelor’s Degree in Science/Engineering or related field with post graduate diploma in Industrial Safety/Env from a recognized institution – RLI, CLI, Jindal, IIISM Very good understanding of environmental and sustainability importance, issues and opportunities from the perspective of all stakeholders 10 to 12 years of relevant experience including diverse business, quality, and industrial manufacturing knowledge base. 5years of experience in health and safety in a manufacturing environment. Show more Show less