Asst Managers (OH&S)

JOB DESCRIPTIONASSISTANT MANAGER – OH&SOccupational Health & SafetyExperience: 5–8 YearsEmployment Type: Full-Time | Client Deployment / Consulting AssignmentLocation: Hyderabad / PAN India, as per project requirementIndustries: Manufacturing | Construction | Infrastructure | Pharma | Engineering | Logistics | Industrial ProjectsReporting To: OH&S/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 Occupational Health & Safety, EHS, management systems, regulatory compliance and operational excellence.Our services include OH&S Consulting, ISO 45001 Implementation, Safety Audits, OH&S Managed Services, Professional Deployment, Statutory Compliance, Risk Assessment, Training and Capability Development.Through our OH&S/EHS Managed Services and Professional Deployment model, Smartedge provides qualified professionals for short-term, long-term, project-based and ongoing operational requirements.ROLE PURPOSEThe Assistant Manager – OH&S will support the planning, implementation, monitoring and continual improvement of the Occupational Health & Safety Management System at assigned client/project locations.The role combines field safety leadership, risk management, occupational health, legal compliance, incident prevention, contractor management, employee engagement, auditing and OH&S performance monitoring.The candidate should be capable of independently managing day-to-day OH&S activities, coordinating with multiple stakeholders and driving corrective actions to closure.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES1. OH&S MANAGEMENT SYSTEMImplement and maintain OH&S policies, procedures, programs and site/project plans.Support implementation and maintenance of ISO 45001 requirements.Establish and monitor OH&S objectives, action plans and KPIs.Coordinate with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, HR and Project teams.Identify opportunities for continual improvement in OH&S performance.2. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION & RISK MANAGEMENTConduct/support HIRA, Risk Assessment, JSA/JHA and task-level risk assessments.Identify significant OH&S hazards and prioritize critical risks.Ensure controls are implemented using the Hierarchy of Controls.Monitor high-risk activities and review assessments following incidents, changes or new equipment/materials.Promote proactive hazard and near-miss reporting.3. WORKPLACE SAFETY & HIGH-RISK ACTIVITIESConduct and coordinate workplace inspections and safety walks and monitor controls for:Work at Height | Confined Space | Hot Work | Electrical Work | Excavation | Lifting & Rigging | Machinery Safety | LOTO | Chemical Handling | Material Handling | Construction & Maintenance ActivitiesEnsure appropriate risk assessments, permits, PPE, competency and control measures are implemented.4. PERMIT-TO-WORK & OPERATIONAL CONTROLSMonitor implementation of Permit-to-Work systems.Review permits for high-risk activities and verify field compliance.Ensure appropriate isolation and control measures are established.Conduct PTW audits and recommend improvements.5. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTHSupport implementation of occupational health programs covering:Occupational health hazard identification and risk assessmentMedical examinations and health surveillanceWorkplace exposure monitoringErgonomic risk assessmentChemical, noise and vibration exposureHeat stress and fatigue managementFirst-aid arrangementsEmployee health awarenessCoordination with Occupational Health Physicians/medical professionalsEnsure relevant records and follow-up actions are maintained.6. INCIDENT & ACCIDENT MANAGEMENTEnsure timely reporting and investigation of accidents, incidents and near misses.Conduct/support root cause analysis and develop corrective/preventive actions.Track actions to closure and analyze incident trends.Communicate lessons learned and promote a proactive near-miss reporting culture.7. CONTRACTOR OH&S MANAGEMENTEstablish and communicate OH&S requirements for contractors and subcontractors.Review contractor risk assessments, method statements and competency.Conduct contractor induction, inspections, meetings and audits.Monitor contractor performance and corrective actions.Escalate serious or repeated non-compliances.8. EMPLOYEE PARTICIPATION & SAFETY CULTUREPromote employee consultation and participation in OH&S matters.Encourage hazard, near-miss and unsafe-condition reporting.Support safety committees, campaigns and awareness programs.Involve employees in risk assessments and safety improvement initiatives.Promote positive safety behaviours and a proactive safety culture.9. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSESupport emergency preparedness and response plans.Coordinate mock drills and emergency exercises.Monitor emergency response teams, evacuation arrangements and emergency equipment.Ensure first-aid and emergency facilities are maintained.Review drill performance and track improvement actions.10. TRAINING & COMPETENCYPlan, coordinate and monitor OH&S training programs covering:OH&S Induction | Toolbox Talks | Risk Assessment | Work at Height | Confined Space | Electrical Safety | Fire & Emergency Response | PPE | Chemical Safety | LOTO | Lifting & Rigging | Incident Prevention | Safe Work PracticesIdentify competency requirements for safety-critical activities and maintain appropriate training records.11. LEGAL COMPLIANCE, AUDITS & REPORTINGIdentify and monitor applicable OH&S legal and regulatory requirements.Support maintenance of the OH&S Legal Register and statutory compliance records.Monitor statutory inspections, licenses, approvals and due dates.Conduct OH&S inspections, audits and compliance assessments.Support ISO 45001 internal, customer and certification audits.Prepare corrective action plans and monitor closure.Prepare OH&S dashboards, KPI reports and weekly/monthly management reports covering risks, incidents, compliance and improvement actions.12. TEAM & STAKEHOLDER COORDINATIONCoordinate effectively with:OH&S/EHS Officers | Safety Officers | Supervisors | Contractors | Project Managers | Operations | Engineering & Maintenance | HR | Occupational Health Professionals | Emergency Response Teams | Client Representatives | Senior Management | Regulatory AuthoritiesWhere OH&S/Safety Officers are deployed, provide technical guidance, supervision, coordination and performance monitoring.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 Auditor / Lead AuditorISO 45001 Implementation experienceFirst AidFire & Emergency ManagementRelevant industry-specific safety certificationsEXPERIENCE5–8 years of relevant OH&S/EHS experience, preferably in:Manufacturing | Construction & Infrastructure | Pharma | Engineering | Industrial Projects | Warehousing & Logistics | Plant Operations | Facilities | Large Project EnvironmentsExperience in leading safety teams, contractor management and client/project coordination will be preferred.KEY TECHNICAL COMPETENCIESISO 45001 OH&S Management System | HIRA & Risk Assessment | JSA/JHA | Incident Investigation | Root Cause Analysis | Permit-to-Work | LOTO | Contractor Safety | Occupational Health | Emergency Preparedness | Safety Auditing | OH&S Legal Compliance | Safety Training | PPE Management | Safety Performance Monitoring | OH&S Documentation & ReportingLEADERSHIP & BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIESSafety leadership and field presenceStrong communication and stakeholder managementAbility to influence people at all levelsTeam coordination and people managementAnalytical and problem-solving skillsSound decision-makingStrong observation and risk awarenessProactive approach to incident preventionAbility to manage multiple prioritiesDiscipline, integrity and accountabilityAbility to work independently at client/project locationsOH&S LEADERSHIP MINDSETIDENTIFY → ASSESS → CONTROL → ENGAGE → IMPROVEIDENTIFY – Identify hazards and occupational health risks. ASSESS – Assess risks and prioritize critical exposures. CONTROL – Ensure effective preventive and protective controls. ENGAGE – Involve employees, contractors and management. IMPROVE – Drive continual improvement in OH&S performance.KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORSPerformance will be assessed based on:OH&S and statutory complianceEffectiveness of risk assessmentsClosure of corrective actionsReduction in high-risk observationsIncident and near-miss performanceContractor OH&S performanceOccupational health program effectivenessTraining and competency effectivenessEmergency preparednessISO 45001 audit performanceEmployee participation and safety cultureQuality and timeliness of OH&S reportingClient feedback and stakeholder satisfactionTeam performance and coordinationJOB EXPECTATIONSThe selected candidate should be willing to:Work at client/project/plant locations.Spend significant time in the field.Work in industrial, construction or project environments.Interact with workers, employees, contractors and management.Travel to client/project locations as required.Work flexible hours based on project requirements.Lead and coordinate OH&S personnel where deployed.Represent Smartedge Consulting professionally at client locations.Maintain confidentiality, discipline and professional integrity.CAREER PROGRESSIONAssistant Manager – OH&S ↓ Manager – OH&S / EHS ↓ Senior Manager – OH&S / EHS Consultant ↓ OH&S Lead / EHS Practice HeadThe role provides exposure to ISO 45001, OH&S consulting, safety audits, statutory compliance, occupational health, risk management, contractor safety and multiple industry sectors.SMARTEDGE CONSULTINGSystemizing Compliance. Amplifying Trust. Powering Sustainable Growth.