ASSISTANT MANAGER – EHS

Experience: 5–8 Years

Employment Type: Full-Time | Client Deployment / Consulting Assignment

Location: Hyderabad / PAN India, as per project requirement

Industries: Manufacturing | Construction | Infrastructure | Pharma | Engineering | Logistics | Industrial Projects

Reporting To: EHS Manager / Project Head / Client Management / Smartedge Consulting

ABOUT SMARTEDGE CONSULTING

Smartedge Consulting is a multi-disciplinary consulting and professional services firm based in Hyderabad, helping organizations strengthen EHS, management systems, regulatory compliance and operational excellence.

Our services include EHS Consulting, EHS Managed Services, EHS Professional Deployment, Safety Audits, Statutory Compliance, Risk Assessment, EHS Training and Management System Consulting.

We also support organizations with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 22000, ISO 50001, ISO 27001, IATF 16949 and related management systems and frameworks.

Through our EHS Managed Services and Professional Deployment model, Smartedge provides qualified EHS professionals for short-term, long-term, project-based and ongoing operational requirements.

ROLE PURPOSE The Assistant Manager – EHS will support the planning, implementation, monitoring and continual improvement of EHS systems at assigned client/project locations.

The role combines field safety leadership, risk management, legal compliance, contractor management, incident prevention, audits, training, reporting and stakeholder coordination.

The candidate should be capable of working independently, managing multiple priorities and driving corrective actions to closure.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. EHS Management & Compliance

- Implement EHS policies, procedures, plans and programs at client/project locations.
- Monitor compliance with organizational and project-specific EHS requirements.
- Coordinate with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, HR and Project teams.
- Monitor EHS performance and recommend improvement actions.

2. Risk Assessment & Hazard Control

- Conduct/support HIRA, Risk Assessment, JSA/JHA and activity-based risk assessments.
- Review controls for high-risk activities and ensure implementation of the Hierarchy of Controls.
- Monitor critical risks and review assessments following incidents, process changes or modifications.

3. Workplace Safety & High-Risk Activities Plan and conduct inspections and monitor safety controls for:

- Work at Height
- Confined Space
- Hot Work
- Electrical Safety
- Excavation
- Lifting & Rigging
- Machinery Safety
- Lockout/Tagout
- Chemical Handling
- Material Handling
- Construction & Maintenance Activities

Ensure appropriate PPE, competency, permits and control measures are implemented. 4. Permit-to-Work & Operational Controls

- Implement and monitor Permit-to-Work systems.
- Verify field compliance with permit conditions and isolation requirements.
- Conduct periodic PTW audits and recommend improvements.

5. Incident Investigation & Corrective Action





- Support investigation of accidents, incidents and near misses.
- Conduct root cause analysis and develop corrective/preventive actions.
- Track actions to closure and analyze incident trends.
- Communicate lessons learned to relevant teams.

6. Contractor EHS Management

- Monitor contractor EHS compliance and performance.
- Review contractor risk assessments, method statements and competencies.
- Conduct contractor induction, meetings, inspections and audits.
- Track contractor observations and corrective actions.

7. Occupational Health & Environmental Management Support implementation of programs covering:

- Occupational health and workplace exposure monitoring
- Medical examinations and first-aid arrangements
- Ergonomics, heat stress and fatigue management
- Waste and hazardous waste management
- Chemical storage and spill prevention
- Water, air emissions, noise and effluent controls
- Pollution prevention and environmental compliance

8. Legal & Regulatory Compliance

- Maintain/support the EHS Legal Register.
- Monitor applicable statutory requirements, licenses, permits and inspections.
- Track renewals and compliance actions.
- Identify compliance gaps and coordinate corrective actions.

9. Emergency Preparedness

- Support emergency response plans and mock drills.
- Monitor emergency response teams and equipment.
- Evaluate drill performance and track improvement actions.
- Support response and coordination during emergencies.

10. Training, Awareness & Employee Engagement Plan and coordinate EHS programs such as:

- EHS Induction
- Toolbox Talks
- Fire & Emergency Response
- Work at Height
- Confined Space
- Electrical & Chemical Safety
- PPE
- Incident Prevention
- Environmental Awareness

Maintain training and competency records and evaluate effectiveness. 11. Audits, Inspections & Reporting

- Conduct EHS inspections, audits and compliance assessments.
- Support ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 internal audits and external/client audits.
- Prepare corrective action plans and monitor closure.
- Prepare daily/weekly/monthly EHS reports, dashboards and management summaries covering risks, incidents, trends, compliance and improvement actions.

12. Team & Stakeholder Coordination

Coordinate effectively with

- EHS/Safety Officers and Supervisors
- Contractors and workers
- Project & Operations teams
- Engineering & Maintenance
- HR & Administration
- Client representatives
- Senior Management
- Occupational Health professionals
- Regulatory authorities

Where EHS/Safety Officers are deployed, provide technical guidance, supervision and day-to-day support.

QUALIFICATION





Essential

- Degree/Diploma in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Civil, Electrical or Industrial Engineering; or
- Degree/Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety / Industrial Safety.

Preferred Certifications

- NEBOSH IGC / Diploma
- Diploma in Industrial Safety
- IOSH
- ISO 45001 Internal / Lead Auditor
- ISO 14001 Internal / Lead Auditor
- First Aid
- Fire & Emergency Management
- Relevant industry-specific EHS certifications

EXPERIENCE 5–8 years of relevant EHS experience, preferably in one or more of the following:

Manufacturing | Construction | Infrastructure | Pharma | Engineering | Industrial Projects | Warehousing & Logistics | Plant Operations | Facilities

Experience in EHS team coordination, contractor management and client/site operations will be preferred.

KEY TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

EHS Management Systems | HIRA & Risk Assessment | JSA/JHA | Incident Investigation | Root Cause Analysis | Permit-to-Work | Contractor Safety | Emergency Management | Occupational Health | Environmental Management | Legal Compliance | EHS Auditing | ISO 45001 | ISO 14001 | Safety Training | EHS Reporting & Dashboards

LEADERSHIP & BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

- Strong leadership and coordination
- Effective communication and stakeholder management
- Ability to influence without authority
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Robust observation and decision-making ability
- Proactive approach to risk prevention
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Discipline, integrity and accountability
- Ability to work independently at client/project locations
- Strong commitment to building a positive EHS culture

EHS LEADERSHIP MINDSET

LEAD → PREVENT → CONTROL → IMPROVE

LEAD – Lead people towards safer working practices.

PREVENT – Identify risks before they become incidents.

CONTROL – Ensure effective EHS controls are implemented.

IMPROVE – Use audits, data and lessons learned to continually improve performance.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Performance will be assessed based on:

- EHS compliance and statutory performance
- Reduction in high-risk observations
- Corrective action closure
- Incident and near-miss performance
- Contractor EHS performance
- Effectiveness of inspections and risk assessments
- Training and competency effectiveness
- Emergency preparedness
- Audit performance
- Environmental compliance
- Quality and timeliness of EHS reporting
- Client feedback and stakeholder satisfaction

WHY JOIN SMARTEDGE?

At Smartedge Consulting, EHS professionals gain exposure to multiple industries, client environments, EHS management systems, audits, compliance programs and managed-service assignments.

The role offers an opportunity to develop from an EHS practitioner into a consulting-oriented EHS professional, with exposure to both operational safety and management-system implementation.

Smartedge Consulting

Systemizing Compliance. Amplifying Trust. Powering Sustainable Growth.

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