Senior Executive-Environment, Health & Safety

Job Title: Senior Executive – Safety

Department: EHS (Environment, Health & Safety)

Location: Dahej (Bharuch-Gujarat)

Reports to: EHS Manager / Plant Head

Job Summary:

The Senior Executive – Safety will lead and support the implementation of safety programs and ensure full compliance with applicable regulations in an agrochemical manufacturing environment. This includes managing process safety, handling hazardous materials safely (e.g., pesticides, solvents), overseeing emergency response, and fostering a strong safety culture.

Key Responsibilities:

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure strict adherence to safety laws and agrochemical-specific regulations (e.g., Factories Act, Insecticides Act, Hazardous Waste Management Rules, PESO, GPCB, CPCB).
• Prepare documentation for audits by authorities such as Pollution Control Boards, Factory Inspectorate, and MoEF.

Process & Chemical Safety

• Monitor safe handling, storage, and disposal of agrochemical raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods.
• Ensure compliance with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and implement PSM practices including HAZOP, LOPA, and MOC.
• Conduct PSSR (Pre-startup Safety Reviews) for new or modified processes.

Risk Assessment & Incident Management

• Carry out risk assessments (Job Safety Analysis, Fire & Explosion Risk Assessments).
• Investigate incidents and near-misses; implement root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.

Emergency Preparedness

• Develop and execute Emergency Response and Disaster Management Plans (ERDMP).
• Organize periodic mock drills (fire, chemical leaks, toxic exposure scenarios).

Training & Awareness

• Conduct training on safe work practices, chemical handling, PPE usage, and first-aid.
• Promote awareness via toolbox talks, visual communication, and safety campaigns.

Contractor & Site Safety

• Ensure EHS orientation and monitoring of contract laborers and third-party workers.
• Enforce site safety rules including permit-to-work systems (Hot Work, Confined Space, Height Work, etc.).

Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain safety metrics (LTIFR, Near Misses, Unsafe Acts).
• Submit regular reports to EHS leadership and regulatory bodies.

Qualifications & Skills:

• B.E. in Chemical Engineering and with Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Safety
• 6–8 years of EHS experience in an agrochemical or hazardous chemical manufacturing setup.
• Strong understanding of chemical safety, toxicology, fire safety, and emergency response.
• Familiarity with systems like ISO 45001, RC (Responsible Care), and ISO 14001.
• Good communication skills and ability to train diverse teams.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹700,000.00 - ₹1,000,000.00 per year