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1. Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Environment Head with over 20 years of experience in environmental management, statutory compliance, sustainability initiatives, and environmental project execution within the chemical or petrochemical industry.
The incumbent will be responsible for developing and implementing the organization's environmental strategy, ensuring compliance with applicable environmental regulations, managing pollution control systems, and driving sustainability and environmental improvement initiatives across multiple manufacturing facilities.
The role requires strong technical expertise in environmental management systems, statutory approvals, ETP operations, environmental projects, and greenfield and brownfield project execution. The candidate should have proven experience in handling multiple factories, coordinating with regulatory authorities, and leading environmental and EHS teams.
2. Key Responsibilities
A. Environmental Management & Statutory Compliance
Lead environmental management and regulatory compliance across multiple manufacturing facilities.
Ensure compliance with applicable environmental laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs), and other statutory authorities.
Manage statutory applications, environmental clearances, and regulatory approvals, including:
Consent to Establish (CTE) and Consent to Operate (CTO).
Environmental clearance applications, wherever applicable.
Green Belt development and compliance requirements.
Pollution control permissions, authorizations, renewals, and related statutory documentation.
Coordinate with government departments, regulatory bodies, environmental consultants, and other stakeholders for approvals, inspections, audits, and compliance-related matters.
Ensure timely submission of environmental returns, monitoring reports, compliance reports, and statutory documentation.
Monitor changes in environmental legislation and ensure timely implementation of regulatory requirements.
Develop systems for environmental risk identification, compliance tracking, and prevention of regulatory non-compliance.
B. Environmental Projects & Technology
Identify, evaluate, and implement advanced environmental technologies to improve operational efficiency and reduce environmental impact.
Lead environmental improvement projects focused on pollution prevention, resource conservation, waste minimization, and process optimization.
Evaluate emerging technologies for wastewater treatment, air pollution control, emissions reduction, waste management, and resource recovery.
Drive technology-led initiatives to reduce the environmental footprint of manufacturing operations.
Work closely with engineering, production, maintenance, projects, and process teams to implement environmental solutions.
Conduct feasibility studies, technical evaluations, cost-benefit analyses, and performance assessments for environmental investments.
Monitor the effectiveness of implemented environmental technologies and ensure sustained operational performance.
C. ETP Operations & Pollution Control
Oversee the operation, maintenance, and performance of Effluent Treatment Plants (ETPs) across manufacturing facilities.
Ensure effective treatment and management of industrial wastewater in accordance with applicable discharge standards.
Monitor treatment processes, wastewater quality, water balance, and treatment plant efficiency.
Identify opportunities for water recycling, reuse, recovery, and reduction of freshwater consumption.
Ensure proper functioning of pollution control systems and associated environmental infrastructure.
Review environmental monitoring data and implement corrective and preventive actions wherever required.
Coordinate with operations and maintenance teams to address treatment inefficiencies, process deviations, and environmental incidents.
Drive continuous improvement in wastewater management, sludge handling, and treatment cost optimization.
D. ISO Management Systems & Environmental Audits
Lead the implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of environmental and occupational health and safety management systems.
Ensure effective implementation of ISO 14001: Environmental Management Systems and ISO 45001: Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems.
Conduct internal environmental audits, compliance assessments, and management reviews.
Coordinate external certification audits, customer audits, regulatory inspections, and third-party assessments.
Identify non-conformities, establish corrective action plans, and monitor their timely closure.
Develop standard operating procedures, environmental guidelines, audit protocols, and reporting systems.
Promote a culture of environmental responsibility, operational discipline, and continuous improvement across all facilities.
E. Environmental Benefits & Improvement Projects
Identify and implement projects that deliver measurable environmental and operational benefits.
Drive initiatives to reduce water consumption, energy usage, emissions, hazardous waste generation, and overall environmental impact.
Develop business cases for environmental improvement projects, including capital expenditure requirements, expected savings, and return on investment.
Lead projects involving resource optimization, waste recovery, water conservation, recycling, and pollution prevention.
Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure environmental performance and project effectiveness.
Track realized benefits against approved project targets and present progress reports to senior management.
Encourage innovative practices that combine environmental sustainability with cost efficiency and operational excellence.
F. Greenfield & Brownfield Project Management
Provide environmental expertise during the planning, design, development, and commissioning of greenfield and brownfield projects.
Ensure environmental requirements are incorporated into project feasibility studies, engineering designs, equipment selection, and plant layouts.
Review environmental risks and statutory requirements before project execution.
Coordinate environmental approvals, permits, and compliance requirements for new plants, capacity expansions, and process modifications.
Work with project engineering, construction, operations, and external consultants to ensure environmental safeguards are implemented.
Review environmental infrastructure, including ETPs, air pollution control equipment, waste storage facilities, and green belt development.
Conduct environmental risk assessments and ensure readiness for statutory inspections and operational commissioning.
Support the integration of environmental management systems into newly established or expanded manufacturing facilities.
G. Green Belt Development & Biodiversity
Plan, implement, and maintain green belt development programs across manufacturing sites.
Ensure compliance with green belt requirements specified in environmental clearances and statutory consents.
Develop plantation strategies considering local climatic conditions, native species, land availability, and industrial environmental requirements.
Monitor plantation survival rates, green cover development, and maintenance activities.
Identify opportunities to improve biodiversity, ecological balance, and the environmental performance of factory premises.
H. Sustainability & Environmental Performance
Develop and implement sustainability strategies aligned with organizational objectives and applicable regulatory requirements.
Lead environmental sustainability initiatives covering water stewardship, energy efficiency, waste reduction, emissions management, and circular economy practices.
Establish environmental performance indicators and develop periodic sustainability reports for management review.
Support carbon footprint assessment, greenhouse gas emissions monitoring, and emissions-reduction initiatives.
Identify opportunities for renewable energy adoption, resource efficiency, water neutrality, and waste minimization, wherever applicable.
Implement environmental performance benchmarking across manufacturing locations.
Promote sustainable manufacturing practices and integrate environmental considerations into business and operational decisions.
Coordinate with internal teams and external agencies for sustainability assessments, reporting, and improvement programs.
I. Environmental Management Programs (EMP)
Develop, implement, and monitor Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) for manufacturing operations and projects.
Ensure implementation of environmental safeguards and mitigation measures identified through environmental impact assessments and statutory approvals.
Establish monitoring schedules for air quality, water quality, was

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