Asst Managers (EHS)

JOB DESCRIPTIONASSISTANT MANAGER – EHSExperience: 5–8 Years Employment Type: Full-Time | Client Deployment / Consulting Assignment Location: Hyderabad / PAN India, as per project requirement Industries: Manufacturing | Construction | Infrastructure | Pharma | Engineering | Logistics | Industrial Projects Reporting To: EHS Manager / Project Head / Client Management / Smartedge ConsultingABOUT SMARTEDGE CONSULTINGSmartedge Consulting is a multi-disciplinary consulting and professional services firm based in Hyderabad, helping organizations strengthen EHS, management systems, regulatory compliance and operational excellence.Our services include EHS Consulting, EHS Managed Services, EHS Professional Deployment, Safety Audits, Statutory Compliance, Risk Assessment, EHS Training and Management System Consulting.We also support organizations with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 22000, ISO 50001, ISO 27001, IATF 16949 and related management systems and frameworks.Through our EHS Managed Services and Professional Deployment model, Smartedge provides qualified EHS professionals for short-term, long-term, project-based and ongoing operational requirements.ROLE PURPOSEThe Assistant Manager – EHS will support the planning, implementation, monitoring and continual improvement of EHS systems at assigned client/project locations.The role combines field safety leadership, risk management, legal compliance, contractor management, incident prevention, audits, training, reporting and stakeholder coordination.The candidate should be capable of working independently, managing multiple priorities and driving corrective actions to closure.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES1. EHS Management & ComplianceImplement EHS policies, procedures, plans and programs at client/project locations.Monitor compliance with organizational and project-specific EHS requirements.Coordinate with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, HR and Project teams.Monitor EHS performance and recommend improvement actions.2. Risk Assessment & Hazard ControlConduct/support HIRA, Risk Assessment, JSA/JHA and activity-based risk assessments.Review controls for high-risk activities and ensure implementation of the Hierarchy of Controls.Monitor critical risks and review assessments following incidents, process changes or modifications.3. Workplace Safety & High-Risk ActivitiesPlan and conduct inspections and monitor safety controls for:Work at HeightConfined SpaceHot WorkElectrical SafetyExcavationLifting & RiggingMachinery SafetyLockout/TagoutChemical HandlingMaterial HandlingConstruction & Maintenance ActivitiesEnsure appropriate PPE, competency, permits and control measures are implemented.4. Permit-to-Work & Operational ControlsImplement and monitor Permit-to-Work systems.Verify field compliance with permit conditions and isolation requirements.Conduct periodic PTW audits and recommend improvements.5. Incident Investigation & Corrective ActionSupport investigation of accidents, incidents and near misses.Conduct root cause analysis and develop corrective/preventive actions.Track actions to closure and analyze incident trends.Communicate lessons learned to relevant teams.6. Contractor EHS ManagementMonitor contractor EHS compliance and performance.Review contractor risk assessments, method statements and competencies.Conduct contractor induction, meetings, inspections and audits.Track contractor observations and corrective actions.7. Occupational Health & Environmental ManagementSupport implementation of programs covering:Occupational health and workplace exposure monitoringMedical examinations and first-aid arrangementsErgonomics, heat stress and fatigue managementWaste and hazardous waste managementChemical storage and spill preventionWater, air emissions, noise and effluent controlsPollution prevention and environmental compliance8. Legal & Regulatory ComplianceMaintain/support the EHS Legal Register.Monitor applicable statutory requirements, licenses, permits and inspections.Track renewals and compliance actions.Identify compliance gaps and coordinate corrective actions.9. Emergency PreparednessSupport emergency response plans and mock drills.Monitor emergency response teams and equipment.Evaluate drill performance and track improvement actions.Support response and coordination during emergencies.10. Training, Awareness & Employee EngagementPlan and coordinate EHS programs such as:EHS InductionToolbox TalksFire & Emergency ResponseWork at HeightConfined SpaceElectrical & Chemical SafetyPPEIncident PreventionEnvironmental AwarenessMaintain training and competency records and evaluate effectiveness.11. Audits, Inspections & ReportingConduct EHS inspections, audits and compliance assessments.Support ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 internal audits and external/client audits.Prepare corrective action plans and monitor closure.Prepare daily/weekly/monthly EHS reports, dashboards and management summaries covering risks, incidents, trends, compliance and improvement actions.12. Team & Stakeholder CoordinationCoordinate effectively with:EHS/Safety Officers and SupervisorsContractors and workersProject & Operations teamsEngineering & MaintenanceHR & AdministrationClient representativesSenior ManagementOccupational Health professionalsRegulatory authoritiesWhere EHS/Safety Officers are deployed, provide technical guidance, supervision and day-to-day support.QUALIFICATIONEssentialDegree/Diploma in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Civil, Electrical or Industrial Engineering; orDegree/Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety / Industrial Safety.Preferred CertificationsNEBOSH IGC / DiplomaDiploma in Industrial SafetyIOSHISO 45001 Internal / Lead AuditorISO 14001 Internal / Lead AuditorFirst AidFire & Emergency ManagementRelevant industry-specific EHS certificationsEXPERIENCE5–8 years of relevant EHS experience, preferably in one or more of the following:Manufacturing | Construction | Infrastructure | Pharma | Engineering | Industrial Projects | Warehousing & Logistics | Plant Operations | FacilitiesExperience in EHS team coordination, contractor management and client/site operations will be preferred.KEY TECHNICAL COMPETENCIESEHS Management Systems | HIRA & Risk Assessment | JSA/JHA | Incident Investigation | Root Cause Analysis | Permit-to-Work | Contractor Safety | Emergency Management | Occupational Health | Environmental Management | Legal Compliance | EHS Auditing | ISO 45001 | ISO 14001 | Safety Training | EHS Reporting & Dashboards LEADERSHIP & BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIESStrong leadership and coordinationEffective communication and stakeholder managementAbility to influence without authorityAnalytical and problem-solving skillsStrong observation and decision-making abilityProactive approach to risk preventionAbility to manage multiple prioritiesDiscipline, integrity and accountabilityAbility to work independently at client/project locationsStrong commitment to building a positive EHS culture EHS LEADERSHIP MINDSETLEAD → PREVENT → CONTROL → IMPROVELEAD – Lead people towards safer working practices. PREVENT – Identify risks before they become incidents. CONTROL – Ensure effective EHS controls are implemented. IMPROVE – Use audits, data and lessons learned to continually improve performance. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORSPerformance will be assessed based on:EHS compliance and statutory performanceReduction in high-risk observationsCorrective action closureIncident and near-miss performanceContractor EHS performanceEffectiveness of inspections and risk assessmentsTraining and competency effectivenessEmergency preparednessAudit performanceEnvironmental complianceQuality and timeliness of EHS reportingClient feedback and stakeholder satisfaction WHY JOIN SMARTEDGE?At Smartedge Consulting, EHS professionals gain exposure to multiple industries, client environments, EHS management systems, audits, compliance programs and managed-service assignments.The role offers an opportunity to develop from an EHS practitioner into a consulting-oriented EHS professional, with exposure to both operational safety and management-system implementation.Smartedge ConsultingSystemizing Compliance. Amplifying Trust. Powering Sustainable Growth.