Senior Officer

Job Purpose
To ensure effective implementation of Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) practices across API manufacturing operations, ensuring workplace safety, environmental compliance, safe chemical handling, accident prevention and adherence to statutory requirements.

The position will be responsible for conducting routine safety inspections, monitoring operational safety practices, implementing EHS procedures, maintaining compliance records and promoting a safety-conscious culture across the plant.
2. Key Roles & Responsibilities
A. Industrial Safety Management
- Conduct daily safety inspections across production blocks, warehouse, engineering, utilities and other plant areas.
- Monitor compliance with PPE requirements and safe working practices.
- Ensure implementation of Permit to Work (PTW) systems.
- Monitor hot work, confined space, work at height and electrical work permits.
- Ensure proper implementation of Lockout Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
- Identify unsafe acts and unsafe conditions and ensure corrective actions.
- Maintain records of safety observations, near misses and incidents.
- Conduct regular workplace safety audits.
B. API Process & Chemical Safety
- Monitor safe handling, storage and transportation of hazardous chemicals and solvents.
- Ensure availability and proper implementation of SDS/MSDS.
- Monitor safety practices around reactors, centrifuges, dryers, filters, micronizers and distillation systems.
- Ensure proper grounding and bonding arrangements during solvent transfer.
- Monitor chemical storage compatibility and segregation.
- Ensure availability of emergency showers and eyewash stations.
- Monitor handling of flammable, corrosive and toxic chemicals.
- Support HIRA, JSA and HAZOP studies and implementation of recommendations.
C. Fire & Emergency Safety
- Conduct routine inspections of fire extinguishers, hydrants, fire alarms and firefighting equipment.
- Ensure fire safety equipment is accessible and maintained.
- Coordinate periodic fire and emergency mock drills.
- Monitor emergency exits, evacuation routes and assembly points.
- Ensure availability of emergency response equipment.
- Support investigation of fire incidents and emergency situations.
D. Environmental Management
- Monitor ETP, STP and pollution control systems.
- Ensure proper segregation, storage and disposal of hazardous waste.
- Monitor compliance with environmental standards and internal procedures.
- Maintain records of waste generation and disposal.
- Support environmental monitoring activities.
- Coordinate with concerned departments for environmental compliance.
- Assist in preparation of GPCB-related records and documentation.
E. Statutory Compliance & Documentation
- Maintain EHS registers, records, checklists and compliance documents.
- Support compliance with applicable Factory, Environment, Air, Water and Hazardous Waste regulations.
- Assist in preparation of statutory reports and submissions.
- Coordinate during internal, external and regulatory inspections.
- Ensure closure of audit observations within defined timelines.
- Maintain records of safety training, incidents, inspections and corrective actions.
F. Training & Employee Awareness
- Conduct EHS induction for new employees, apprentices and contract workers.
- Organize toolbox talks and safety awareness sessions.
- Conduct training on PPE, chemical handling, fire safety and emergency response.
- Create awareness regarding near-miss reporting and accident prevention.
- Ensure employees and contractors follow established safety procedures.
G. Incident Investigation & Reporting
- Support investigation of accidents, near misses and unsafe conditions.
- Assist in identifying root causes and preparing corrective action plans.
- Track implementation and closure of CAPA.