Job highlights

- Degree/Diploma in Engineering or Science with ADIS Industrial Safety certification and 2-5 years EHS experience
- Implement and monitor EHS standards, conduct inspections, audits, risk assessments, training, PTW monitoring, incident investigations, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements

Position:- EHS Executive Environment, Health & Safety Department:- Environment, Health & Safety (EHS)

Job Location:- Site-Based

Job Purpose To ensure effective implementation and monitoring of Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) standards at the site by maintaining statutory compliance, conducting inspections and audits, identifying and controlling workplace hazards, promoting a strong safety culture, and ensuring timely closure of EHS observations and corrective actions.

Key Responsibilities

1. EHS Compliance & Documentation

- Ensure implementation of company and client EHS policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.
- Maintain all required EHS records, registers, checklists, permits, and statutory documents.
- Ensure compliance with applicable legal and statutory EHS requirements.
- Maintain the site EHS documentation and ensure records are updated and readily available for audits.
- Support preparation and submission of periodic EHS reports and dashboards.

2. Risk Assessment & Hazard Identification

- Conduct regular workplace inspections and identify unsafe acts and unsafe conditions.
- Prepare, review, and update Risk Assessments (RA/JSA) for site activities.
- Recommend appropriate preventive and corrective measures for identified hazards.
- Ensure implementation of the hierarchy of controls and verify effectiveness of control measures.
- Review contractor/vendor risk assessments and safety documentation.

3. Safety Inspections & Audits

- Conduct routine Safety Walks, EHS inspections, and compliance audits.
- Monitor site compliance with safety requirements related to electrical systems, fire safety, work at height, lifting activities, chemical handling, PPE, housekeeping, and other facility operations.
- Record observations and ensure timely closure of corrective and preventive actions.
- Coordinate with site teams and contractors for closure of high-risk observations.

4. Permit to Work & Safe Work Practices

- Monitor implementation of the Permit-to-Work (PTW) system.
- Verify permits for activities such as:

- Hot Work

- Work at Height

- Electrical Work

- Confined Space Entry

- Excavation

- Lifting Activities




- Line Breaking / Maintenance Activities
- Ensure LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) requirements are followed for applicable activities.
- Stop unsafe work where there is an immediate risk to life, health, or property and escalate appropriately.

5. Training & Safety Awareness

- Conduct and coordinate EHS training and awareness programs for employees and contractors.

- Ensure completion of

- EHS Induction

- Toolbox Talks (TBT)

- Fire Safety Training

- PPE Training
- Work-at-Height Safety

- Electrical Safety

- Emergency Response

- Chemical Safety

- Manual Handling / Ergonomics
- Maintain training records, attendance, competency records, and certificates.

6. Incident & Near-Miss Management

- Ensure timely reporting and documentation of incidents, near misses, unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions.
- Support incident investigation and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
- Assist in developing corrective and preventive actions and monitor their implementation.
- Maintain incident and near-miss records and identify recurring trends.

7. Emergency Preparedness

- Support implementation and periodic review of the Emergency Response Plan (ERP).
- Ensure emergency contact details, evacuation plans, emergency response cards, and fire warden responsibilities are communicated and displayed.
- Coordinate and support emergency mock drills such as:

- Fire Evacuation

- First Aid

- Chemical Spill

- Electrical Emergency
- Other site-specific emergencies
- Monitor availability and accessibility of emergency equipment.

8. Fire & Life Safety

- Conduct periodic checks/ review of fire extinguishers, hydrants, fire alarm systems, emergency exits, fire doors, and related equipment with the help of AMC vendors.
- Ensure fire safety equipment is properly identified, accessible, inspected, and maintained.
- Monitor fire extinguisher inspection records and statutory certifications.
- Coordinate with authorized agencies for testing and inspection where required.

9. Contractor & Vendor Safety

- Ensure contractors and vendors comply with site EHS requirements.




- Verify contractor documentation, including:

- Employee records

- Insurance

- Medical fitness certificates

- Training records

- PPE compliance
- BGV/PCC, wherever applicable

- Competency certificates
- Conduct contractor safety briefings and inspections.
- Monitor safe working practices during contractor activities.

10. Environmental Compliance

- Monitor site environmental practices related to:

- Waste management

- Chemical storage and handling

- Water conservation

- Energy conservation

- Spill prevention

- Hazardous waste management
- Ensure proper segregation, storage, and disposal of waste as per applicable requirements.
- Support environmental audits and compliance reporting.

11. PPE Management

- Ensure appropriate PPE is identified through the PPE Matrix and provided to employees.
- Monitor proper use, condition, inspection, and replacement of PPE.
- Conduct PPE awareness and compliance checks.

12. EHS Performance Monitoring

- Monitor key EHS performance indicators such as:

- Safety observations

- Near misses

- Incidents

- Safety inspections

- Training completion

- Audit observations

- Corrective action closure

- PTW compliance
- Prepare weekly/monthly EHS reports and presentations for management and the client.
- Track open actions and ensure timely closure.

Key Competencies

- Good knowledge of EHS standards, risk assessment, PTW, LOTO, fire safety, and emergency preparedness.
- Strong communication and coordination skills.
- Good documentation and reporting skills.
- Ability to conduct safety inspections and identify workplace hazards.
- Ability to interact effectively with employees, contractors, vendors, and clients.
- Good knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work independently in a site-based environment.
- Robust observation and problem-solving skills.

Qualification

- Degree/Diploma in Engineering / Technology or Bachelors Degree in Science, as applicable.
- Diploma in Industrial Safety (ADIS) recognized by the competent authority / Board of Technical Education.

Experience

- 25 years of relevant experience in EHS/Safety, preferably in Facility Management, IFM, Manufacturing, Pharma, Engineering, or Industrial environments.
- Experience in conducting safety inspections, audits, risk assessments, training, PTW monitoring, and incident investigations.

📌 Qhse Officer - Environment Health and Safety (Pune)
🏢 Sodexo
📍 Pune