Role Overview
The Deputy Manager EH&S will be responsible for driving end-to-end Process Safety Management (PSM) implementation, regulatory compliance, and organizational safety leadership in line with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119 and global safety standards (NFPA, API, IEC 61511). This role demands a proven leader who can integrate risk management, engineering controls, safety audits, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure operational excellence, zero incidents, and a proactive safety culture.
Key Responsibilities
Process Safety Management (PSM) & Risk Control
- Lead the implementation, auditing, and continuous improvement of PSM elements across the organization.
- Conduct advanced Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) including HAZOP, FMEA, What-If, and LOPA methodologies.
- Ensure timely risk mitigation and closure of PHA recommendations with accountability tracking.
- Drive mechanical integrity programs for critical equipment ensuring operational reliability and safety.
- Lead root cause investigations for process-related incidents (fires, chemical releases, near misses, and explosions).
Safety Engineering & Technical Governance
Review P&IDs, equipment layouts, and process flow diagrams (PFDs) to identify safety risks and recommend inherently safer designs.Oversee chemical process safety testing (DSC, RC, TSu, powder safety studies) and integrate findings into risk assessments.Develop and enforce engineering controls for hazardous materials handling and chemical storage.Provide technical leadership in implementing fire and explosion prevention strategies.Leadership, Compliance & Audits
Act as second-in-command to the EHS Corporate Head, ensuring alignment with corporate safety strategy and compliance goals.Facilitate internal & external PSM / EHS audits, risk assessments, and inspections to meet regulatory and international safety standards.Lead EHS awareness and competency-building programs, including structured PSM training for employees and contractors.Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, R&D, Manufacturing, QA / QC, Maintenance) to ensure EHS integration in projects and scale-ups.Support regulatory compliance audits and ensure documentation readiness for inspections.Strategic Safety Management
Champion a risk-based decision-making culture across business units.Drive continuous improvement initiatives in safety management systems (SMS).Provide management reports and dashboards to senior leadership on EHS KPIs, leading / lagging indicators, and risk trends.Influence design and project teams to adopt inherently safer design and sustainable practices.Qualifications & Bachelors / Masters degree in Chemical Engineering (mandatory).
MBA from a top college is a plusCertifications (preferred) :
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) / OSHA 30-Hour / PSM certification / Post Diploma in Industrial Safety Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical / chemical / process industries, with deep exposure to PSM and EHS frameworks.Demonstrated expertise in process chemistry, hazardous chemical management, fire & explosion prevention strategies.Core Competencies :
Strong command over international safety standards (OSHA, NFPA, API, IEC 61511).Proficiency in safety analysis tools (PHA software, incident investigation tools).Exceptional leadership, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.Ability to translate technical risk data into strategic business decisions.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making ability.(ref : iimjobs.com)