Description
Preferred Background
- 5-7 years of relevant experience in Chemical, Petrochemical, Refinery, Industrial Gas, Specialty Chemical, or Pharmaceutical API industries.
- Degree in Engineering (Chemical Engineering preferred) along with Diploma/PG Diploma in Industrial Safety or equivalent qualification.
- Demonstrated experience in managing high-hazard operations involving hazardous chemicals, toxic gases, flammable gases/liquids, chemical storage and transfer systems, gas detection systems, scrubbers, ventilation systems, and fire protection systems.
- Hands-on experience in Process Safety Management (PSM), HAZOP, Risk Assessment, Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA), Management of Change (MOC), Permit-to-Work (PTW), Incident Investigation, and Emergency Response Planning.
- Experience in greenfield project commissioning, startup safety reviews, and operational safety management will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities
- Lead and implement site-wide EHS and Process Safety programs.
- Develop and maintain systems for safe handling of hazardous chemicals and toxic gases.




- Conduct and facilitate HAZOPs, risk assessments, safety audits, and process hazard analyses.
- Ensure effective operation of gas detection, emergency shutdown, fire protection, and emergency response systems.
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
- Drive contractor safety management and safe work practices across the plant.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable statutory, environmental, occupational health, and safety requirements.
- Build a solid safety culture through training, coaching, emergency drills, and leadership engagement.

Critical Competencies
- Process Safety Management (Mandatory)
- Hazardous Chemical Management
- Toxic Gas Safety and Emergency Response
- Fire and Explosion Risk Management
- HAZOP / PHA Facilitation
- Emergency Preparedness and Crisis Management
- Contractor Safety Management
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