Lead EHS

We are currently looking for an experienced Lead EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) professional for projects across India.

Job Title

Head - Environment, Health & Safety (EHS), Semiconductor Business Unit

Department

EHS (Environment, Health & Safety)

Location

Semiconductor Fab Site

Reporting To

SBG EHS Head

Position Purpose

The EHS Head for the Semiconductor Business Unit is responsible for developing, implementing, and leading world-class Environment, Health, Safety, Fire Prevention, Industrial Hygiene, and Sustainability programs across semiconductor, construction, facilities, utilities, warehouses, laboratories, and office construction. The role ensures full compliance with applicable statutory requirements, corporate standards, customer requirements, and global semiconductor industry best practices while fostering a proactive safety culture and operational excellence in construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute the EHS strategy aligned with BU and organizational objectives.
• Establish a strong safety culture driven by leadership engagement and employee participation.
• Advise Project senior management on EHS risks, compliance obligations, and improvement opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to achieve zero harm and environmental sustainability goals.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all applicable environmental, occupational health, fire safety, and hazardous chemical regulations.
• Manage regulatory permits, licenses, approvals, renewals, and statutory reporting.
• Monitor emerging legal requirements and ensure timely implementation.

Semiconductor Construction Safety

• Oversee Construction EHS management of for:
• Semiconductor fabrication facilities (Fab)
• Cleanrooms
• Chemical handling and storage
• Specialty gas systems
• Hazardous waste management
• Facilities and utilities operations
• Construction and project activities
• Equipment installation and commissioning
• Ensure robust controls for toxic, flammable, corrosive, pyrophoric, and compressed gases.
• Lead Construction Safety Management (PSM) programs for high-risk semiconductor projects.

Safety Management Systems

• Maintain and improve ISO 45001 and EHS management systems.
• Establish EHS policies, standards, procedures, and work instructions.
• Lead risk assessments, HIRA, JSA, and critical risk management programs.
• Monitor EHS performance through KPIs and leading indicators.

Fire & Emergency Management

• Ensure Site emergency preparedness and response plans.
• Ensure readiness of emergency response teams and firefighting systems.
• Ensure emergency drills and crisis management exercises.

Incident Management

• Lead investigation of incidents, near misses, environmental events, and occupational illnesses.
• Apply Root Cause Analysis methodologies.
• Ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented and sustained.
• Share lessons learned across the organization.

Contractor & Construction Safety

• Ensure safe execution of construction, fit-out, utility expansion, and maintenance projects.
• Ensure permit-to-work systems and critical activities such as:
• Work at height
• Confined space entry
• Hot work
• Electrical work
• Lifting operations

Audits & Governance

• Carryout internal and external EHS audits.
• Coordinate customer and corporate EHS assessments.
• Drive closure of audit findings.
• Present EHS performance to leadership and management review committees.

Team Management

• Lead and develop the EHS team across the Semiconductor Business Unit.
• Coordinate and support for initial setup of new projects.
• Establish competency development and succession planning.
• Mentor EHS professionals and operational leaders.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR)
• Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR)
• Audit closure effectiveness
• Near miss reporting rate
• Chemical safety compliance
• Emergency response readiness
• ISO certification performance

Education

Essential

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Industrial Safety, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.

Preferred

• Master's Degree in Industrial Safety, Sustainability, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering Management, or related field.

Experience

Essential

• 15-20+ years of progressive EHS experience.
• Minimum 8-10 years in leadership roles.
• Experience in project management of semiconductor manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, chemical processing, pharmaceutical, or high-tech industries.
• Experience managing large-scale construction and commissioning projects.

Preferred

• Experience in greenfield semiconductor facility setup and ramp-up.
• Experience working with multinational organizations and global EHS standards.

Certifications (Preferred)

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• NEBOSH International Diploma
• ISO 45001 Lead Auditor
• ISO 14001 Lead Auditor
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
• Process Safety Management (PSM) Certification
• Fire Safety / Emergency Response Certifications

Key Competencies

Technical Competencies

• Semiconductor EHS Risk Management
• Process Safety Management (PSM)
• Chemical Safety & Hazardous Gas Systems
• Industrial Hygiene
• Fire Protection & Emergency Response
• Construction Safety Management
• Sustainability & ESG

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Thinking
• Influencing & Stakeholder Management
• Change Management
• Crisis Leadership
• Decision Making
• Team Development
• Business Acumen
• Communication & Presentation Skills