Sr. Manager - EHS

Sr.

Manager - EHS
Role Purpose:

To design, promote, and implement environmental protection, health, safety, and security programs within the plant/unit.

Ensures compliance with legal regulations and corporate standards, fosters a proactive safety culture, and supports continuous improvement of EHS performance.

May also oversee plant/site security operations, depending on organizational scope.

✅ Key Responsibilities

EHS Strategy & Governance


* Develop, implement, and maintain the Unit/Plant EHS strategy, aligned with corporate EHS policies and local regulations.


* Lead and manage the EHS management system (ISO 14001, ISO 45001, environmental permits, audits).


* Establish and maintain emergency preparedness and crisis management plans.


* Conduct regular EHS governance reviews with plant leadership.

Regulatory Compliance


* Monitor and interpret regulatory and statutory changes related to environment, health, safety, and security within the plant/site.


* Ensure full compliance with national, state, and local laws (environmental permits, hazardous waste, occupational safety standards, fire safety).


* Interface with regulatory authorities during inspections, audits, and certifications.

Risk Prevention & Control


* Identify potential EHS risks and hazards through risk assessments (HIRA, JSA, environmental impact assessments).


* Implement preventive and corrective actions to eliminate or reduce risks.


* Ensure proper functioning of incident reporting, investigation, and root cause analysis systems.


* Oversee process safety management (PSM) in units handling high-risk operations.

Environmental Management


* Lead initiatives related to:



* Waste management & disposal


* Air & water quality compliance


* Hazardous chemical handling


* Energy optimization and carbon reduction

Track environmental KPIs and drive sustainability initiatives.

Health & Safety Oversight


* Maintain strong operational controls for:



* Safe work procedures (LOTO, work-at-height, confined spaces)


* PPE management


* Occupational health programs & medical surveillance


* Contractor safety management

Ensure adherence to safety standards during production, maintenance, and project activities.

Training & Culture Development


* Promote a proactive safety culture through awareness initiatives and continuous communication.


* Conduct regular EHS training modules for all employees and contractors.


* Lead plant-wide safety campaigns, toolbox meetings, safety weeks, and leadership walks.

Security Management (if in scope)


* Oversee plant/site security operations, including gate control, visitor management, surveillance systems, emergency response, and security audits.


* Manage relationships with third-party security service providers.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting


* Define EHS KPIs and provide monthly/quarterly reports to managemen...