JOB DESCRIPTION – EHS JUNIOR OFFICER

Department: Environment, Health & Safety (EHS)
Designation: Junior Officer – EHS
Reports To: EHS Manager / EHS Head
Experience: 1–3 Years
Qualification: Diploma / B.Sc. / B.E. in Fire & Safety, Industrial Safety or Environmental Science.

1. Job Purpose

To support the implementation and monitoring of Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) activities within the plant and ensure compliance with statutory requirements, company safety policies and environmental regulations.

2. Key ResponsibilitiesA. Health & Safety

- Conduct daily safety inspections across plant premises.
- Monitor PPE compliance among employees, contractors and visitors.
- Identify unsafe acts and unsafe conditions and report corrective actions.
- Assist in conducting HIRA (Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment).
- Monitor permit-to-work systems, including hot work, height work, confined space and electrical work.
- Conduct toolbox talks and safety awareness programmes.
- Monitor safe operation of machinery, forklifts, cranes and material-handling equipment.
- Ensure fire extinguishers, hydrants and emergency equipment are maintained.
- Participate in emergency mock drills and incident investigations.
- Maintain safety inspection and accident/near-miss records.

B. Environmental Management

- Monitor ETP, air pollution control systems and wet scrubber operations.
- Monitor hazardous waste storage, handling and disposal activities.
- Ensure proper waste segregation, labelling and storage.
- Maintain environmental monitoring records.
- Assist in maintaining TNPCB and CPCB compliance records.
- Monitor wastewater, emissions and pollution-control equipment.
- Support environmental audits and statutory inspections.

C. Documentation & Compliance

- Maintain EHS registers, checklists and inspection reports.
- Maintain PPE issue records and training records.




- Assist in preparing monthly EHS performance reports.
- Maintain incident, accident and near-miss registers.
- Track statutory inspection and equipment certification records.
- Support ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 documentation.
- Assist in preparing compliance reports and submitting required documents to the EHS Manager.

D. Employee & Contractor Safety

- Conduct safety induction for new employees and contractors.
- Monitor contractor safety activities.
- Verify work permits before commencement of high-risk activities.
- Ensure housekeeping and 5S practices.
- Follow up on safety observations and corrective actions.

3. Daily Activities

- Conduct morning plant safety rounds.
- Verify PPE compliance.
- Check fire and emergency equipment.
- Inspect hazardous waste storage areas.
- Monitor ETP and pollution-control equipment.
- Verify ongoing maintenance and contractor activities.
- Update safety registers and submit daily reports.

4. Required Skills

- Basic knowledge of Industrial Safety and Environmental Management.
- Knowledge of PPE, HIRA and Permit-to-Work systems.
- Basic knowledge of hazardous waste management.
- Positive communication and reporting skills.
- Basic MS Excel and documentation skills.
- Ability to coordinate with production, maintenance and contractors.

5. Key Performance Indicators (KPI)

- Daily safety inspection completion.
- PPE compliance percentage.
- Closure of safety observations.
- Completion of safety training programmes.
- Zero major safety non-compliance.
- Timely maintenance of EHS records.
- Environmental compliance monitoring.
- Timely reporting of incidents and near misses.

Note: The Junior EHS Officer shall report all major safety and environmental deviations immediately to the EHS Manager and shall not independently authorize high-risk activities.

Pay: From ₹180,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Food provided
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 EHS Officer (Karur)
🏢 Atlas
📍 Karur