EHS Executive
Marico · Puducherry, Pondicherry, India
Marico · Puducherry, Pondicherry, India
**Role & responsibilities** - Conduct safety training programs and awareness sessions for employees and contractors. - Prepare, maintain, and submit statutory reports and annual returns related to Pollution Control Board and other regulatory authorities. - Ensure compliance with regulations and applicable EHS legal requirements. - Support sustainability initiatives and promote environmental best practices across the plant. - Conduct risk assessments, hazard identification studies, and safety inspections across all operations. - Identify workplace hazards and implement effective risk mitigation and control measures. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement preventive and corrective safety actions. - Organize and conduct emergency response drills, mock drills, and preparedness exercises. - Drive EHS culture through safety campaigns, contests, and employee engagement activities. - Participate in and facilitate 3P (People, Process & Plant) audits and EHS assessments. - Monitor and ensure compliance with the Work Permit System for all hazardous and non-routine activities. - Verify safe execution of jobs at site and ensure adherence to safety procedures. - Conduct weekly inspections and testing of firefighting systems to ensure operational readiness. - Maintain EHS records, registers, documentation, and compliance-related reports. - Perform daily and periodic inspections of safety equipment, emergency systems, and workplace conditions. - Track closure of safety observations, audit findings, and corrective action plans. - Promote continual improvement in safety, health, and environmental performance. **Preferred candidate profile** - Diploma in Industrial Safety from RLI (Regional Labour Institute) is mandatory. - Sound knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 - Strong expertise in risk assessment, hazard identification, and implementation of incident prevention measures. - Experience in corporate governance, compliance management, and adherence to statutory EHS requirements.