Job Description

Business: Piramal Pharma Limited
Department: Central EHS & Sustainability
Location: Kurla (W)
Travel: Moderate

JOB OVERVIEW:

The primary objective of the role is to develop, recommend, and implement programs policies, guidelines and procedures associated with the recognition, measurement, evaluation, and control of potential health and safety hazards at workplace

KEY STAKEHOLDERS: INTERNAL

Central EHS Team, Site EHS Heads, Site OH & IH Champions, Site Engineering Teams & R&D

KEY STAKEHOLDERS: EXTERNAL

Industrial Hygiene Consultants, Vendors, Auditors, Regulatory Authorities, Legal entities

REPORTING STRUCTURE:

Directly reports to Associate General Manager - Head, Occupational Health & Industrial Hygiene ; Positions that report into this role - Nil

QUALIFICATION:

Bachelors / Master's degree in Science / Engineering


Specialization 2 years course in Industrial Hygiene - (Masters of Industrial Hygiene & Safety (MIHS) offered by Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidya Nagar or equivalent ) preferably. A holder of Certificate of operational competence in occupational hygiene (BOHS) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (ABIH) or equivalent qualifications. Degree in Toxicology, Biomedical science, Chemistry or environmental health based subjects.

EXPERIENCE:

7-10 years of relevant experience in EHS in a Chemical / API industry


5 or more years of all-round experience in Core Industrial Hygiene activities in a repute company is a must.


Experience of working in an industrial manufacturing environment experience - preferably within chemical, pharmaceutical or petrochemical industry with hands on experience in conducting Quantitative Workplace Exposure Assessment.

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

To coordinate the Industrial / Occupational Hygiene activities at Piramal sites with key focus on:


Facilitate sites in implementing the Piramal Industrial Hygiene Standards, Guidelines & Initiatives. Conduct Qualitative and Quantitative Industrial Hygiene monitoring in terms of air sampling, noise monitoring, illumination monitoring & ergonomics assessment Identification of the Similar Exposure Groups based on the IH Qualitative Risk Assessment. Generating, Interpretation & Guide on Industrial Hygiene monitoring technical reports. Inspect & suggest recommendations so that all the unit operations are risk free. Training and Awareness on Respiratory PPE's at all sites. Tracking the progress on Industrial Hygiene at all Piramal sites. Own and drive IH program at all Piramal sites. Preparing fortnightly / Monthly report on the IH. Auditing and audit report generation. Participate in and reply to customer audit requirements ( J&J, GSK, Bayer, etc. ) Holding site Industrial Hygiene meetings, engaging workforce on IH. Assisting in Audits and incident investigations (related to Chemical/Dust exposure). Develop in house capability in Air sampling (Personal and Workplace) for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients to quantify the workers exposure level to the harmful chemicals. Conduct Gap analysis survey of the process. Guide Product Development team on Inherent risk of API ( Short Term - Long terms Exposures Effects ) Conduct Walk through Survey to Identify Workplace's Stressors (Chemical, Noise, Heat Stress, Vibration, Ergonomics, and Manual Material Handling). Develop the Site specific continuous improvement plan & develop IH Manual. Active Involvement in Training and Hazard communication program. Conduct Site Specific industrial hygiene training need Assessment. Plan, Schedule training Program. Guide sites on carrying out Quantitative Ergonomic Risk Assessment (RULA, REBA, NIOSH Lifting Index) Willing to travel/relocate to various project sites as per the requirement.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

Training in industrial hygiene and experience with workplace monitoring and detection equipment. Good written and verbal communication skills with basic computer knowledge. Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data. Skills in training and capacity building. Ability to organize, plan, and coordinate work effectively. * Willingness to travel and work flexible hours/days.