EHS Officer

The EHS Officer at HRSI plays a critical role in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment by ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety regulations and environmental standards. This position involves delivering comprehensive Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) training to new and existing employees and contractors, reinforcing the companys commitment to safety culture. The officer actively participates in safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments to identify hazards and implement corrective measures aimed at reducing risks and preventing accidents. A strong focus is placed on the maintenance and operation of safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, fire hydrants, and suppression systems to guarantee readiness in emergency situations. The EHS Officer regularly conducts on-floor inspections, known as GEMBA walks, to observe and address unsafe acts or hazardous conditions, ensuring the workplace adheres to the highest safety standards. This role includes promoting safety awareness through effective communication, safety signage installations, and conducting Tier meetings with production teams to enhance compliance with EHS standard operating procedures. The officer ensures timely completion of safety initiatives such as the Zero Accident Promotion Program (ZAP) and maintains up-to-date knowledge of ISO 14001 environmental standards. Overall, the role demands active engagement in fostering a proactive safety culture and continuous improvement within HRSIs work environments without managing a team.
Responsibilities
 

• Deliver comprehensive Environment, Health, and Safety training to all new and existing employees and contractors to promote safe work practices.
• Ensure timely inspection and proper maintenance of fire extinguishers, fire hydrants, emergency doors, emergency hooters, vehicles, and ladders to guarantee operational readiness.
• Oversee the smooth functioning and scheduled maintenance of fire alarm and fire suppression systems to enhance workplace safety during emergencies.
• Facilitate and participate in risk assessments alongside risk assessors to identify potential hazards, elaborating action plans to eliminate or reduce risks effectively.
• Monitor and ensure the timely tracking and closure of actions related to HRSIs Zero Accident Promotion Program (ZAP) and other safety initiatives.
• Conduct GEMBA walks consistently across all plant areas to identify unsafe behaviors and hazardous conditions, and implement corrective actions immediately.
• Install and regularly update safety signage across facilities to maintain clear and effective Environment, Health, and Safety communications.
• Lead on-floor safety Tier meetings and coaching sessions with production teams to enhance understanding and compliance with EHS standard operating procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant Environment, Health, and Safety policies, guidelines, legal and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices and environmental standards such as ISO 14001 to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform additional EHS-related tasks and responsibilities as assigned to support the company's safety objectives and operational needs.