Assistant Manager

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Health & Safety Management

• Develop, implement, and monitor health and safety policies tailored to lab and engineering environments.
• Conduct risk assessments for lab equipment, oil storage, gases storage, chemical storage and engineering operations.
• Ensure compliance with national and international safety regulations (e.g., FM Global, OSHA, ISO

Lab Safety Oversight

• Supervise safe handling, storage, and disposal of oil, gases, chemicals hazardous materials.
• Ensure proper functioning and calibration of safety equipment (fume hoods, eyewash stations, fire extinguishers).
• Conduct regular lab inspections and audits.

Training & Awareness

• Identify training needs and conduct sessions on lab safety, PPE usage, emergency response, and safe engineering practices.
• Promote a safety culture through campaigns, posters, and interactive sessions.

Emergency Preparedness

• Develop and coordinate emergency response plans including fire drills, chemical spill response, and evacuation procedures.
• Liaise with local emergency services and maintain updated contact protocols.

Incident Investigation

• Lead investigations into Lab or Facility -related incidents.

• Document findings and implement corrective/preventive actions.

Regulatory Compliance

• Maintain documentation for audits and inspections.
• Stay updated on changes in safety regulations and standards.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support Business Continuity Planning (BCP) for lab/facility operations.
• Ensure Trade Compliance in handling restricted materials.
• Collaborate with Facilities and Business units EHS teams for infrastructure safety upgrades.

Who You Are:

You will quickly and significantly take action in fast-changing, unpredictable situations and set aggressive goals and has high standards. You will deliver messages in a clear, compelling, and concise manner and actively listen and check for understanding. You will anticipate stakeholder needs and provides services that are beyond customer expectations and Uses customer insights to drive and guide the development of new offerings.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• 6-10 years of experience in industrial safety, preferably in R&D or engineering environments.

• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).

• Proficiency in MS Office and safety management software.
• Ability to influence and drive safety initiatives across cross-functional teams.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Graduate in Engineering or Science.
• Post Diploma / Diploma in Industrial Safety (recognized by State Technical Board or equivalent).
• Certifications in Lab Safety, Chemical Handling, or Emergency Response are a plus.

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.