Senior Officer

o ensure effective implementation of Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) systems across API manufacturing operations, ensuring statutory compliance, workplace safety, environmental protection, accident prevention and adherence to GMP and regulatory requirements.
2. 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.
3. Timely closure of safety observations and CAPA.
4. 100% completion of mandatory EHS training.
5. Compliance with statutory EHS requirements.
6. Timely completion of mock drills and emergency preparedness activities.
7. Effective hazardous waste management and environmental compliance.
8. 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.