Associate Manager - EHS

Purpose/Objective

The EHS Officer shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with all Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) regulations, OISD guidelines, PESO requirements, statutory provisions, and company safety policies at the POL Terminal.
The role involves implementation of safety management systems, incident prevention, environmental compliance, emergency preparedness, contractor safety management, and fostering a strong safety culture across the terminal.
Responsible for Environment, Health, Fire Fighting System & Safety compliance of POL terminal in all respect.

Key Responsibilities of Role

Strategic Roles & Responsibilities - Ensure compliance with OISD Standards, PESO regulations, Factories Act provisions, Petroleum Rules, and applicable statutory requirements.

• Conduct daily safety inspections and identify unsafe acts/unsafe conditions.
• Ensure strict implementation of Permit to Work (PTW) system.
• Monitor compliance with SOPs, SMPs, work instructions, and safety procedures.
• Conduct Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA).
• Ensure compliance with Lockout Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Monitor confined space entry, Hot work, height work, excavation and other critical activities & ensure all the associated hazards reviewed & control measures are in place.
• Facilitate implementation of Behaviour Based Safety (BBS) initiatives.
• Daily briefing to supervisors and check their grooming.
• Quickly and effectively analyze hazardous situations and take appropriate course of action - Conduct periodic emergency mock drills and evaluate response effectiveness.
• Organize trainings in firefighting, emergency medical care, disaster response and specialized rescue scenarios - Coordinate internal and external safety audits as per statutory guidelines.
• Ensure smooth and safe movement of vehicles as well as manpower.
• Ensure & arrange of Third inspection certification of all tools tackles & equipment as per statutory requirements.
• Monitor operation of OWS, STP and waste management systems & maintain records.
• Ensure contractor manpower complies with PPE and safety requirements.
• Organize toolbox talks and monthly safety committee meetings.
  Responsible for general maintenance work of fire equipment and facilities.
• Ensure working condition of fire and safety equipment 24 X7.
• Be fully aware of the emergency procedure as defined in the manual and act accordingly during an emergency - Ensure fitness of fire safety equipment.
• Impart training to all employees pertaining to POL terminal hazardous.
• Ensure emergency equipment inspection and testing schedules are followed.
• Provide emergency medical care within scope of practice.
• Monitor water consumption, energy usage and environmental KPIs.

Technical Competencies

Documentation & Reporting-APSEZ-L,Emergency Preparedness & Response-APSEZ-L,Inventory Management-APSEZ-L,Logistics Management-APSEZ-L,Regulatory Compliance-APSEZ-L,Risk Management-APSEZ-L,Safety Protocols and Regulations-APSEZ-L

Qualifications and Experience

Education Qualification: BE/Btech , MBA preferrable Work Experience (Range of years): 3 -10 years of relevant experience with same field