Job Description

Job Title:

EHS & Safety Officer

Industry:

Plastic Granule Manufacturing / Plastic Recycling

Location:

[Mention Plant Location - e.g., SIPCOT Gummidipoondi]

Experience:

5-10 Years

Department:

ESG / EHS

Employment Type:

Full-time

We are looking for a qualified and experienced

EHS & Safety Officer

to manage and implement Environment, Health & Safety systems at our plastic granule manufacturing unit. The role involves ensuring statutory compliance, workplace safety, environmental management, and continuous improvement of EHS performance.

Key Responsibilities

Environment (E):

Ensure compliance with

TNPCB / SPCB

, MoEF&CC, and other environmental regulations Manage

Air, Water, Hazardous Waste, Plastic Waste & E-waste

compliances Monitor

ETP/STP operations

, emissions, effluent quality, and waste disposal Maintain environmental records, returns, and online portal submissions Support

ISO 14001

implementation, audits, and continuous improvement Handle environmental inspections, audits, and closure of non-conformities

Health & Safety (HS):

Implement and maintain

ISO 45001 / OHSAS

safety management systems Conduct

risk assessments, HIRA, JSA

, and safety audits Ensure safe operation of

grinders, extruders, shredders, washing lines, boilers, forklifts, and utilities

Conduct safety training, toolbox talks, mock drills, and emergency preparedness programs Investigate accidents, near misses, and implement corrective & preventive actions Ensure PPE compliance and workplace ergonomics

Statutory & Compliance:

Ensure compliance with

Factories Act, ESI, Fire & Safety, Explosives, Boilers, PESO (if applicable)

Liaise with government departments (Factory Inspectorate, Fire Department, PCB, Labour Dept.) Maintain statutory registers, permits, and licenses Support

customer audits, ESG audits, and certification audits

Qualifications & Experience

Degree/Diploma in Environmental Engineering / Safety Engineering / Mechanical / Chemical

ADIS / NEBOSH / IOSH certification

preferred 5-10 years of EHS experience in

plastic granule manufacturing, recycling, polymer, or process industry

Strong knowledge of

ISO 14001, ISO 45001, RecyClass, REACH (preferred)

Hands-on experience in factory-level safety and environmental compliance

Skills & Competencies

Strong understanding of

plastic processing & recycling hazards

Excellent documentation and audit handling skills Ability to train shop-floor and contract workforce Proactive safety mindset with problem-solving ability Good communication and coordination with internal & external stakeholders
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹15,209.46 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person