Liaison with CPCB, SPCB, MoEFCC for Environmental Clearance (EC), Consent to Establish (CTE), Consent to Operate (CTO), and submission of required returns.
Manage effluent treatment systems (MEE, RO, ETP) and ensure compliance with pollution control board guidelines.
Maintain legal register for regulatory compliance and conduct regular reviews.
Handle hazardous waste per Hazardous Waste (M&H) Rules.
Monitor effluents, hazardous waste, and ambient air quality per standards.
Plan and implement cleaner production and waste minimization/recycling programs.
Strategy & Governance
Liaison with DISH, Health Inspector, and CCOE.
Develop and implement Environmental Strategy, objectives, and EHS improvement plans.
Formulate environmental policies and global standards; coordinate environmental audits with corporate teams.
Train senior leadership on safety and environmental standards.
Form and manage Environmental Steering Committees; track environmental performance via scorecards.
Environmental Systems & Culture Building
Implement and maintain OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001, and Process Safety Management (DuPont model).
Conduct risk identification, CAPA tracking, and safety promotional activities.
Drive employee engagement in environmental initiatives and behavior-based safety programs.
Ensure contractor safety management and permit-to-work compliance.
Risk Management
Conduct risk assessments for machinery, chemicals, ergonomics, PPE requirements, and process safety.
Ensure environmental considerations in technology transfer, scale-up, HAZOP studies, pre-startup safety reviews, and shutdown safety.
Fire Safety & Emergency Preparedness
Calculate fire load, maintain firefighting systems, smoke detectors, and alarms.
Install and maintain fire hydrant, suppression, and detection systems.
Form and train emergency response teams; conduct mock drills and update emergency action plans.
Occupational Health & Safety
Monitor work areas, machinery hazards, laboratory safety, and manual/toolbox talk implementation.
Develop lock-out/tag-out systems and ensure PPE compliance.
Conduct ergonomic studies, health surveillance, and exposure mitigation for dust, vapors, and fumes.
Functional Area Competency
Advise management on environmental obligations and risk mitigation.
Conduct safety audits, HAZOP, JSA, HIRA, and process safety management procedures.
Provide expert guidance on managing highly hazardous chemicals (Ethylene Oxide, CS2, SO3, Cl2, NH3, etc.) and emergency situations.
Management Systems
Associate MR for ISO 45001; lead employee safety and health initiatives.
Certified member of PSRM (DuPont & Prism) and internal auditor for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001.