Compliance Officer

Position Summary: The Industrial Compliance Officer will be responsible for ensuring 100% statutory and regulatory compliance for the steel plant. This includes managing all legal obligations under central, state, and local laws related to industrial operations, environmental norms, labour welfare, safety, and licensing. The role demands proactive monitoring, documentation, liaison with authorities, and implementation of compliance systems to avoid any operational or legal risk.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Statutory Compliance Management:- Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, including:

• Manage activities related to SIPCOT.
• Factories Act, 1948 and State Factory Rules
• Labour Laws (Industrial Disputes Act, Payment of Wages Act, Minimum Wages Act, EPF & ESI Acts, Contract Labour Act, etc.)
• Environmental Laws (Air Act, Water Act, Hazardous Waste Rules, E-Waste Rules)
• Pollution Control Board Consent to Establish (CTE) & Consent to Operate (CTO) conditions
• Mines Act (if raw material mines are part of operations)
• Occupational Safety, Health & Working Conditions Code

2. Timely renewal of all statutory licenses and permits, such as:

• Factory License
• Pollution Control Certificates
• Fire Safety NOC
• Boiler Operation Certificates
• Weights & Measures Certification
• Explosive & Gas Cylinder Storage Permits (if applicable)

3. Legal & Regulatory Liaison:- Act as primary contact for all inspections, audits, and inquiries from:

• Directorate of Industrial Safety & Health
• State & Central Pollution Control Boards
• Labour Departments

4. Factory Inspectorate

• Fire Department & Local Authorities
• Draft responses to notices, show-cause letters, or litigation matters in coordination with legal counsel.

5. Documentation & Record-Keeping

• Maintain statutory registers and records in prescribed formats.
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual compliance returns to respective authorities.
• Maintain an updated Compliance Calendar to track deadlines.
• Keep archives of all licenses, permits, inspection reports, and government communications.

6. Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance

• Coordinate with the Safety Officer to ensure compliance with statutory safety standards.
• Monitor steel plant emissions, effluent discharge, and waste disposal in line with PCB norms.
• Ensure adherence to hazardous materials handling and storage guidelines.
• Support periodic internal safety and environmental audits.

7. Compliance Audits & Internal Controls

• Conduct internal compliance audits to identify gaps.
• Develop and implement SOPs for legal and statutory compliance.
• Train departmental heads, contractors, and supervisors on compliance requirements.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB), Industrial Relations, Engineering, or related field; Masters degree preferred.
• Work Experience: 8 15 years of experience in compliance management for heavy industries/steel plants.
• In-depth knowledge of Indian industrial, environmental, and labour laws.
• Proven track record of handling government inspections without adverse remarks.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong legal and regulatory knowledge specific to steel manufacturing.
• Excellent documentation, negotiation, and liaison skills.
• Proficiency in compliance management tools and MS Office.
• High integrity and ability to work under tight compliance deadlines.