Associate Manager - EHS

Drive the Implementation of EHS systems ORGANISATION CHART Head EHS --> Manager - EHS --> Associate Manager - EHS KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Responsibilities Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Ensure compliance with Factories Act, CEA regulations, PESO licenses, and other applicable legal requirements. Zero statutory non-compliances; timely submission of statutory returns and reports. Lead hazard identification, HIRA, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), and risk assessment activities. 100% coverage of critical activities through risk assessments; closure of identified risks within agreed timelines. Drive incident prevention through proactive safety inspections, audits, and behavioral safety interventions. Follow Zero Harm; >95% closure of audit observations within target dates. Investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions; identify root causes and track corrective actions. 100% incident investigations completed within stipulated timelines; CAPA closure rate >95%. Develop and execute contractor safety management programs. Contractor safety compliance >95%; Conduct EHS training, induction, refresher programs, and awareness campaigns for employees and contractors. Training compliance >98%; positive improvement in safety competency assessments. Monitor permit-to-work (PTW), LOTO, confined space entry, work at height, lifting operations, and other critical activities. 100% PTW compliance during audits; Organize emergency preparedness activities, including mock drills and emergency response training. Minimum planned mock drills completed annually Promote safety culture through leadership engagement, observation rounds, toolbox talks, and safety campaigns. Increase in safety observations and employee participation; improvement in safety culture survey scores. Ensure occupational health surveillance, industrial hygiene monitoring, and employee wellness initiatives. 100% health check-up compliance as per statutory requirements. Maintain EHS records, reports, dashboards, and management review presentations. Timely submission of monthly EHS MIS & Reports with 100% accuracy. Coordinate internal and external EHS audits and facilitate certification requirements (ISO 14001, ISO 45001, NSC, etc.). Successful audit completion Drive EHS improvement projects, digitization initiatives, and best-practice implementation. Successful implementation of annual EHS improvement projects and achievement of EHS objectives. Provide leadership and guidance to Agency Safety officers and supervisors, ensuring competency development and team effectiveness. Team competency improvement; achievement of departmental EHS targets. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES - Additional Details EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS Auditors, Competent Person, Contractor Service Provider, Material Vendors INTERNAL INTERACTIONS Plant Head, O&M Head, Department Heads, All employees, Fire Team, Security Team, All O&M and project Service Contractors FINANCIAL DIMENSIONS OTHER DIMENSIONS 3 X 350MW Coal Based Thermal power Plant 1100 Acres plant area 2400 Workforce EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS Regular Diploma/B tech/B.E. in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering. Post Diploma in Industrial Safety from SCTE&VT Odisha Certified ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor or successfully completed an ISO 45001:2018 certification course. Must be proficient in speaking, reading, and writing Odia. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Minimum 05 years and maximum 10 years of professional experience, including at least 5 years of EHS experience in thermal power plants or other large-scale industrial facilities. Good Knowledge in Computer and SAP operation. COMPETENCIES Incident Investigation and Reporting (Practitioner) Environmental Compliance (Practitioner) Occupational Health and Safety Management (Practitioner) ESG (Practitioner) Emergency Preparedness (Practitioner) Social Awareness Entrepreneurship Personal Effectiveness Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking Planning & Decision Making Capability Building Strategic Orientation Stakeholder Focus Networking Execution & Results Teamwork & Interpersonal influence