Senior Executive

Job Description – Sr. Environment Executive / Sr. Officer / Sr. Engineer Department: EHS Position Title: Sr. Executive / Sr. Officer / Sr. Engineer – Environment Reports to: Manager / HOD – Plant Head Location: Meghalaya – Plant Experience: 4–5 Years Industry Preference: Cement Industry (Preferred) / Heavy Industry / Manufacturing Plant 1. Job Objective To ensure compliance with environmental regulations, effective monitoring of pollution control systems, implementation of environmental management practices, and support the plant in maintaining statutory and corporate sustainability standards. The role involves environmental data management, regulatory documentation, audits, monitoring, and coordination with operational departments to achieve zero non-compliance. 2. Key Responsibilities A. Environmental Compliance & Statutory Activities - Ensure compliance with MoEFCC, SPCB/CPCB norms, and other statutory environmental regulations. - Prepare and submit statutory reports such as monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, and annual environmental statements. - Maintain records related to Air Act, Water Act, Hazardous Waste Rules, and Environmental Clearance (EC) conditions. - Support in liaison activities with regulatory authorities for inspections, renewals, and approvals. B. Environmental Monitoring & Control - Monitor emissions, stack parameters, ambient air quality, effluent quality, noise levels, and water quality as per statutory norms. - Ensure continuous monitoring systems (OCEMS) for stack emissions and effluent are functioning properly. - Monitor the performance of ESP, Bag Filters, GCT, Wet Scrubbers, and other pollution control equipment. - Identify deviations and coordinate corrective actions with respective departments. C. Waste Management & Environmental Systems - Oversee hazardous waste, solid waste, kiln co-processing, and waste disposal systems in line with environmental rules. - Implement systems for waste minimization, recycling, reuse, and safe disposal. - Maintain documentation related to hazardous waste manifests, annual returns, and stock records. D. Environmental Management System (EMS) & Reporting - Support implementation of ISO 14001 (EMS) practices. - Conduct inspections, internal audits, and support in external EMS audits. - Prepare environmental performance dashboards, MIS reports, and sustainability data. E. Coordination & Field Support - Coordinate with operations, maintenance, mining, and quality teams to monitor environmental performance. - Support environmental measures during process changes, shutdowns, and project activities. - Provide inputs for environmental risk assessments and mitigation plans. F. Awareness, Training & Improvement Initiatives - Conduct environmental awareness programs and training for plant employees. - Drive initiatives for water conservation, energy saving, green belt development, and carbon footprint reduction. - Suggest improvements for pollution control equipment efficiency and resource conservation. 3. KPI (Key Performance Indicators) (Formatted as table in original text; retained in narrative form here) - Regulatory Compliance: Zero Non-Compliance, Timely Submission of Reports - Monitoring & Control: Stack emissions & water quality within limits - Pollution Control Systems: ESP/Bag Filter Reliability ≥ 98%, OCEMS Uptime ≥ 95% - Waste Management: Hazardous Waste Compliance 100%, Co-processing Utilization as per target - EMS & Documentation: Accuracy of MIS & Reports 100%, Audit Findings Closure as per schedule - Initiatives: Implementation of Environmental Programs as planned 4. Competency Framework A. Must-Have Technical Competencies - Strong knowledge of environmental laws—Air Act, Water Act, Hazardous Waste Rules, EC conditions. - Hands-on experience in stack monitoring, AAQ monitoring, effluent monitoring, and waste management. - Understanding of pollution control systems (ESP, Bag Filters, GCT, Scrubbers, ETP/STP). - Experience in OCEMS operation and coordination with SPCB/CPCB. - Ability to prepare environmental reports, returns, and documentation. B. Desired Competencies - Experience in cement industry / heavy industry environmental operations. - Knowledge of ISO 14001:2015 EMS and sustainability practices. - Familiarity with carbon footprint reduction and environmental improvement initiatives. - Basic understanding of environmental audits and impact assessments. C. Behavioural Competencies - Strong analytical and observation skills. - Good communication and documentation ability. - Proactive, disciplined, and compliance-oriented mindset. - Ability to coordinate with multiple cross-functional teams. - Integrity, accountability, and safety-first attitude. 5. Roadmap to Success (1–3 Years) Year 1 – Compliance & System Familiarization - Achieve full understanding of plant environmental systems and legal requirements. - Ensure 100% statutory compliance and learn all reporting formats. Year 2 – Operational Excellence - Independently handle environmental monitoring and statutory documentation. - Drive improvements in pollution control equipment performance. - Support EMS audit readiness and compliance strengthening. Year 3 – Leadership & Optimization - Lead environmental initiatives and cross-functional projects. - Contribute to sustainability and resource conservation programs. - Take ownership of entire compliance portfolio and prepare for senior role. 6. Career Path (Environment / EHS) Environment Executive / Officer → Senior Environment Executive → Assistant Manager – Environment → Deputy Manager – Environment → Manager – Environment / Sustainability → Head – Environment / EHS