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o ensure effective implementation of Setting, Health & Safety (EHS) systems across API manufacturing operations, ensuring statutory compliance, workplace safety, environmental protection, accident prevention and adherence to GMP and regulatory requirements.

- Key Roles &

Responsibilities A.

Occupational

Health & Safety - Ensure implementation of safety procedures across API manufacturing blocks, utilities and engineering areas.

- Conduct routine safety inspections, workplace audits and safety observations.
- Monitor compliance with PPE requirements and safe working practices.
- Ensure implementation of Permit to Work (PTW) systems for hot work, height work, confined space and electrical work.
- Monitor safe handling, storage and movement of hazardous chemicals and solvents.
- Conduct Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and Risk Assessments for critical activities.
- Monitor safety arrangements during equipment maintenance, shutdowns and plant operations. B. Process & Chemical Safety - Ensure compliance with chemical handling and storage safety procedures.
- Monitor safety practices for reactors, centrifuges, dryers, reactors and solvent recovery systems.
- Ensure proper implementation of LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) procedures.
- Monitor emergency arrangements for chemical leakage, fire and hazardous material spills.
- Support HAZOP studies and implementation of recommended safety actions. C. Fire & Emergency Management - Ensure readiness and periodic inspection of fire extinguishers, hydrants, fire alarms and emergency systems.
- Conduct mock drills and emergency response training.




- Ensure emergency exits, assembly points and evacuation routes remain accessible.
- Investigate incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions and recommend corrective actions. D.

Environmental

Management - Monitor compliance with environmental regulations and pollution control requirements.

- Monitor hazardous waste handling, storage and disposal.
- Ensure proper functioning and monitoring of ETP, STP and air pollution control systems.
- Maintain environmental records and coordinate statutory monitoring activities.
- Support implementation of environmental management systems. E. Training & Employee Awareness - Conduct safety induction for new employees, apprentices and contract workers.
- Organize regular toolbox talks and safety awareness programmes.
- Conduct training on PPE, chemical handling, fire safety and emergency response.
- Promote a proactive safety culture across the plant. F.

Statutory

Compliance & Documentation - Maintain EHS records, registers, permits and statutory documentation.

- Coordinate with statutory authorities and external agencies during inspections.
- Ensure compliance with applicable Factories Act, Gujarat Factory Rules,



Environment Protection Act and other relevant EHS legislation.
- Track audit observations, CAPA and closure of safety action points. 3.

Key Performance

Indicators (KPIs) 1. Zero fatal accidents and reduction in Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR). 2. 100% completion of planned EHS inspections and safety audits.

- Timely closure of safety observations and CAPA. 4. 100% completion of mandatory EHS training.
- Compliance with statutory EHS requirements.
- Timely completion of mock drills and emergency preparedness activities.
- Effective hazardous waste management and environmental compliance.
- Improvement in near-miss reporting and proactive hazard identification. 4.

Essential

Skills &

Competencies - Strong knowledge of EHS practices in API / Chemical manufacturing.

- Understanding of chemical hazards, solvents and hazardous processes.
- Knowledge of PTW, LOTO, HAZOP, JSA and Risk Assessment.
- Familiarity with fire safety and emergency management.
- Knowledge of statutory EHS compliance and documentation.
- Strong communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to independently conduct plant safety inspections and audits. 5.

Preferred Experience - Experience in API / Bulk Drug / Pharmaceutical / Chemical manufacturing industries.

- Exposure to handling hazardous chemicals, solvents and process safety.
- Experience in managing contractor safety and shop-floor EHS activities.
- Knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.

📌 Senior Officer (Ankleshwar)
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📍 Ankleshwar