Environmental Officer

Department/Unit

Job Purpose/Summary

To manage and monitor the plant's environmental performance, ensuring compliance with all environmental regulations, permits, and company policies, while driving initiatives for waste reduction, resource conservation, and pollution prevention.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Environmental Compliance: Ensure full compliance with all applicable local, national, and international environmental laws, regulations, and consents (e.g., Air Act, Water Act, Hazardous Waste Management Rules, Consent to Operate).
• Permit Management: Manage all environmental permits, licenses, and consents, including applications, renewals, and reporting requirements to regulatory bodies (e.g., GPCB).
• Monitoring & Reporting: Oversee environmental monitoring programs (air emissions, wastewater discharge, noise levels). Collect, analyze, and report environmental data to internal and external stakeholders.
• Waste Management: Develop and implement effective waste management plans for solid waste, hazardous waste, and wastewater. Promote waste minimization and recycling.
• Pollution Control: Monitor the performance of pollution control equipment (e.g., scrubbers, ETP, bag filters) and recommend improvements or corrective actions.
• Environmental Audits: Conduct internal environmental audits and support external audits. Ensure timely closure of audit findings.
• Resource Conservation: Identify and implement initiatives for energy conservation, water conservation, and raw material efficiency.
• Incident Response: Participate in environmental incident investigations, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions. Develop and test emergency response plans related to environmental spills.
• Training & Awareness: Conduct environmental awareness training for employees and contractors.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive environmental records, reports, and documentation.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Compliance with Environmental Discharge Limits (Air, Water)
• Waste Generation Rates (per ton of product)
• Recycling/Reuse Rates (%)
• Energy & Water Consumption Reduction (%)
• Environmental Audit Scores
• Number of Environmental Non-Compliances/Incidents

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Required Experience:
• 5-8 years of experience as an Environmental Officer or similar role in a heavy process industry, preferably with experience in managing environmental aspects of metallurgical operations.
• Strong knowledge of Indian environmental laws and regulations (e.g., CPCB, GPCB guidelines).

Required Skills:

• Strong knowledge of environmental management systems (e.g., ISO 14001).
• Expertise in pollution control technologies for air, water, and waste.
• Excellent analytical skills for environmental data interpretation.
• Strong communication and liaison skills with regulatory bodies.
• Ability to develop and implement environmental programs.
• Commitment to sustainable practices.

• Locations

  - Ahmedabad,Bharuch,Surat,Pune