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Key Purpose of the Role To establish, implement, and monitor effective HSE systems across all biomass operations including Envira briquetting and pelleting plants, decentralized biomass processing units, and vendor sites under the Green Channel Program. The HSE Manager ensures compliance with national regulations, promotes a safety-first culture, and supports environmental stewardship aligned with the companys sustainability goals. Responsibilities 1 Health & Safety Oversight: 2 Environmental Compliance & Sustainability: 3 Program & Vendor Site Integration (Green Channel): 4 Documentation & Reporting: What Key Tasks will be involved? 1. Health & Safety Oversight: a. Develop and enforce HSE policies and procedures across all plant and field units. b. Conduct routine safety inspections and audits at Envira and third-party vendor processing units. c. Lead risk assessments (JHA, HIRA) and implement controls to mitigate workplace hazards. d. Oversee incident and accident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions. e. Ensure proper use of PPE and implementation of behavioral safety practices. f. Coordinate regular safety training, toolbox talks, and emergency response drills for plant and field teams. 2. Environmental Compliance & Sustainability: a. Monitor emissions, effluent discharge, waste handling, and biomass residue management. b. Ensure compliance with environmental regulatory bodies. c. Work with QA and sustainability teams to track carbon savings and biomass lifecycle impact. d. Promote energy and resource conservation measures in processing operations. 3. Program & Vendor Site Integration (Green Channel): a. Standardize HSE protocols for third-party briquette/pellet vendors under the Green Channel Program. b. Conduct HSE audits at onboarding and during ongoing vendor assessments. c. Provide training and capacity-building to vendors on HSE best practices and compliance. 4. Documentation & Reporting: a. Maintain HSE records including permits, training logs, incident reports, and audit findings. b. Submit regular HSE performance reports, compliance checklists, and risk registers to senior management. c. Track and analyze leading and lagging HSE indicators (e.g., LTI, near-miss frequency). Opportunity Opportunity to work with a fast-growing company in a priority bio- energy sector Work with a highly engaged & motivated team Report To Business Area Head Biomass processing Unit / Advisor Ideal Candidate Profile 1. General Background Experience: 6-10 years in HSE roles. Preferred industries: Biomass, Renewable Energy, Agri-Processing, or Manufacturing. Experience with multi-site or vendor-based operations is a strong advantage. 2. Technical Competency Knowledge: Strong understanding of Indian HSE laws and environmental regulations. Specific Needs: Ability to assess and manage risks specific to biomass processing (e.g., fire, dust, machinery). Excellent communication, training, and report-writing skills. Proficient in conducting audits, safety inspections, and maintaining compliance documentation. Willingness to travel frequently to remote plant and vendor locations. Presentation/Communication Skills:Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders. 3. Soft Skills Interpersonal Skills: Leads by example and fosters a culture of safety. Influences behavior change and secures staff buy-in. Clearly communicates safety policies, procedures, and corrective actions. Quickly assesses high-risk situations and implements effective risk mitigation. Understands ground-level challenges faced by teams. Builds trust and rapport with diverse teams for better engagement and cooperation. 4. KPI (Key Performance Indicators) Number of safety incidents (LTI) across sites. Percentage compliance with regulatory requirements and audit scores. HSE training coverage across workforce and vendors. Number of corrective actions closed within defined timelines. Reduction in environmental non-conformities. Vendor HSE compliance improvement rate under Green Channel initiative.
