Deputy Manager Safety

Preferred Background

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in Chemical, Petrochemical, Refinery, Industrial Gas, Specialty Chemical, or Pharmaceutical API industries.
• Degree in Engineering (Chemical Engineering preferred) along with Diploma/PG Diploma in Industrial Safety or equivalent qualification.
• Demonstrated experience in managing high-hazard operations involving hazardous chemicals, toxic gases, flammable gases/liquids, chemical storage and transfer systems, gas detection systems, scrubbers, ventilation systems, and fire protection systems.
• Hands-on experience in Process Safety Management (PSM), HAZOP, Risk Assessment, Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA), Management of Change (MOC), Permit-to-Work (PTW), Incident Investigation, and Emergency Response Planning.
• Experience in greenfield project commissioning, startup safety reviews, and operational safety management will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and implement site-wide EHS and Process Safety programs.
• Develop and maintain systems for safe handling of hazardous chemicals and toxic gases.
• Conduct and facilitate HAZOPs, risk assessments, safety audits, and process hazard analyses.
• Ensure effective operation of gas detection, emergency shutdown, fire protection, and emergency response systems.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Drive contractor safety management and safe work practices across the plant.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable statutory, environmental, occupational health, and safety requirements.
• Build a strong safety culture through training, coaching, emergency drills, and leadership engagement.

Critical Competencies

• Process Safety Management (Mandatory)
• Hazardous Chemical Management
• Toxic Gas Safety and Emergency Response
• Fire and Explosion Risk Management
• HAZOP / PHA Facilitation
• Emergency Preparedness and Crisis Management
• Contractor Safety Management
• Regulatory Compliance and Audit Management