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Company Qualcomm India Private Limited Job Area Facilities Security Group Facilities Security Group Environment Health Safety General Summary Designation Sr Staff EH S Engineer Overview The Sr Staff EH S Engineer will oversee a range of Environmental Health and Safety EHS programs to ensure compliance with national and local EHS laws and regulations This site-based role reports to the Regional EH S Lead - South APAC The primary goal is to establish implement and maintain safe working practices within the office premises while continuously improving occupational health and safety and environmental management practices Key Abilities Strong leadership skills to inspire and motivate site EHS team and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels Work independently and effectively partner influence and deliver results Understand regulatory EH S requirements for their areas of responsibility Communicate effectively in both written and oral forms Adapt emerging best practices and industry innovations in EH S compliance Drive standardization of practices and policies to improve process reliability and efficiency Key Responsibilities Policy and Procedure Management Ensure all Environmental Health and Safety policies procedures rules and regulations are adhered to regularly reviewed updated and communicated to all employees Legal Compliance Monitor and implement applicable statutory requirements to ensure legal compliance Health Safety and Welfare Ensure the company meets its statutory obligations in all areas pertaining to health safety and welfare at work including statutory training and reporting Risk Assessment Monitor and assess risks and unsafe conditions in engineering labs developing mitigation measures to control risks Incident Management Document investigate and implement recommended improvements for all incidents Safety Inspections Conduct annual audits and workplace lab safety inspections food safety inspections etc in coordination with stakeholders Emergency Response Support the Emergency Response Team ERT program of the region and plan and implement emergency response strategies Training and Development Develop and implement a structured EH S training matrix at the site and coordinate EHS training programs Reporting Provide regular reports to the EH S Lead and Senior Management Team on relevant health and safety activities Documentation Maintain all live documentation pertaining to the EH S management system Health and Hygiene Handle overall health and hygiene of employees manage emergencies and handle crises Consultation Liaise with external health and safety consultants for training programs and health and safety services Fire and Life Safety Oversee fire and life safety measures to ensure a safe working environment Contractor Safety Ensure contractor safety compliance and oversee their adherence to safety protocols Personal Protective Equipment Oversee the use and maintenance of personal protective equipment to ensure employee safety Construction Project Support Support construction projects with EHS guidelines to ensure safety during project execution Waste Management Manage waste and reporting processes to ensure environmental compliance Vendor Due Diligence Conduct vendor due diligence to ensure they meet the company s EHS standards Qualifications Education Must possess a recognized degree in Environmental Safety Engineering or an equivalent engineering stream or a Master s Diploma in industrial safety industrial hygiene along with a regular engineering degree Experience At least 7-10 years of experience in a corporate manufacturing service industry plant EH S coordination level Familiarity with accident investigation and prevention applied ergonomics expertise and in-depth understanding of Indian regulations Prior experience in a corporate setup is an added advantage Skills Team building and relationship building skills to establish relationships at all levels within the organization Result-oriented with a sense of urgency to follow up on corrective measures and drive the right issues Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for conducting training facilitating team meetings updating on safety-related issues and providing relevant reports Proficient computer skills especially in applications such as Excel databases Word and web-based systems Location The resource will be based out of Hyderabad and will involve traveling to sites outside Hyderabad as needed Additional Additional Preferred Qualifications Master s degree in EHS related field or PG Diploma in Industrial Safety 7 years of Environment Health Safety related work experience Internationally recognized accredited safety professional certification or credential 1 year of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership e g Sr Director level and above 1 year of experience working in a large matrixed organization 1 year in a leadership role with or without direct reports Principal Duties Responsibilities no standard job description text Level of Responsibility Works independently with minimal supervision Provides supervision to direct reports Decision-making is significant in nature and affects work beyond immediate work group Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey complex information May require negotiation influence tact etc Develops and administers budgets schedules and performance standards for functional area within the prescribed budgetary objectives of the department Has a great degree of influence over key organizational decisions e g is making or directly making key decisions that will have substantial impact over the organization Tasks do not have defined steps planning problem-solving and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively Minimum Qualifications o Bachelor s degree and 5 years of Environment Health Safety related work experience OR Associate s degree and 7 years of Environment Health Safety related work experience OR High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years of Environment Health Safety related work experience Completed advanced degrees in a relevant field may be substituted for up to two years Master s one year Doctorate two years of work experience Preferred Qualifications Master s degree in EHS related field 7 years of Environment Health Safety related work experience Internationally recognized accredited safety professional certification or credential 1 year of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership e g Sr Director level and above 1 year of experience working in a large matrixed organization 1 year in a leadership role with or without direct reports Principal Duties Responsibilities no standard job description text Level of Responsibility Works independently with minimal supervision Provides supervision to direct reports Decision-making is significant in nature and affects work beyond immediate work group Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey complex information May require negotiation influence tact etc Develops and administers budgets schedules and performance standards for functional area within the prescribed budgetary objectives of the department Has a great degree of influence over key organizational decisions e g is making or directly making key decisions that will have substantial impact over the organization Tasks do not have defined steps planning problem-solving and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively Applicants Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application hiring process rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process You may e-mail or call Qualcomm s toll-free number found Upon request Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process Qualcomm is also committed 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