Assistant General Manager Environment Health and Safety

Key Responsibilities Areas:

• SH&E Management System: Plan, organize, implement, monitor and continually update Safety, Health and Environment systems in line with legislation, company directives and operational requirements.
• Statutory Compliance: Ensure full compliance with the Factories Department, Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board, Fire Department and all other applicable regulatory requirements including conducting On-Site emergency Mock drills etc.,.
• Regulatory Liaison and Licenses: Coordinate with statutory authorities, submit required reports, maintain CFO and Fire NOC documentation, and ensure timely renewal of all legal licenses and approvals.
• Process Safety Studies: Lead and maintain HAZOP, LOPA and related studies for new and existing plants, processes and equipment, ensuring closure of recommendations and independent protection-layer actions.
• Management of Change: Advise on process-safety and preventive controls for modifications to processes and equipment, ensuring compliance with legislation and RCCVL standards.
• Construction and Contractor Safety: Review safety plans, risk assessments, method statements and permit-to-work requirements, and monitor civil, structural, erection and commissioning activities through inspections and audits.
• Critical-Risk Controls: Ensure effective controls for work at height, scaffolding, excavation, lifting, confined spaces, temporary electrical systems, construction equipment, work permits and LOTO.
• Safety-Critical Devices: Verify mechanical and instrumentation safeguards, define testing protocols and periodicity, and coordinate with Production and Maintenance teams to sustain independent layers of protection.
• Incident Investigation and Learning: Lead investigations of process-safety incidents, dangerous occurrences and occupational diseases; maintain records, implement corrective actions and prevent recurrence.
• Hazardous Area Management: Maintain hazardous-area classification and zoning for flammable liquids and gases, control ignition sources and ensure alignment with ATEX requirements.
• Audits and Best Practices: Lead internal and external SH&E audits and implement relevant lessons learned and best practices from RAIN Group and external industry incidents.
• Training and Safety Culture: Organize SH&E training, communicate initiatives and KPIs, achieve targeted safety-training man-days, and promote employee and contractor participation in safety programs.
• Inspections, PPE and Chemical Safety: Conduct plant inspections, address unsafe conditions and acts, identify appropriate PPE, maintain availability and compliance, and ensure MSDS communication for all chemicals.
• Fire and Emergency Preparedness: Ensure effective maintenance and readiness of extinguishers, hydrant systems, pump house, alarms and sirens, and conduct scheduled firefighting, emergency and mock drills.
• Environmental and Occupational Health Performance: Drive pollution prevention, industrial hygiene, occupational-health controls and sustainable plant operations through measurable objectives and continual performance monitoring.
• ISO 14001 and ISO 45001: Own the site management systems, ensuring effective implementation, controlled documented information, management reviews, certification continuity and continual improvement.