Job Description – Junior Engineer (EHS)

Department: Environment, Health & Safety (EHS)
Industry: Pharmaceutical / API / Formulations
Position: Junior Engineer – EHS
Experience: 0–3 Years
Qualification: B.Tech/B.E. in Chemical / Environmental / Mechanical / Civil Engineering or equivalent
Location: Plant / Manufacturing Facility

Job Purpose

To support the implementation and monitoring of Environment, Health & Safety systems at the pharmaceutical manufacturing facility and ensure compliance with company EHS procedures and applicable statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Safety Management

• Conduct routine safety inspections of plant areas, utilities, warehouses and production areas.
• Identify unsafe acts and unsafe conditions and ensure corrective actions.
• Support HIRA, JSA/JHA, risk assessments and workplace safety assessments.
• Monitor PPE compliance and safe work practices.
• Support permit-to-work systems such as hot work, work at height, confined space and electrical work.
• Assist in incident/near-miss reporting, investigation and Root Cause Analysis.

2. Fire & Emergency Safety

• Monitor fire protection and firefighting systems.
• Conduct and document emergency mock drills.
• Support emergency preparedness and response activities.
• Check availability and condition of fire extinguishers, hydrants, alarms, emergency showers and other safety equipment.
• Participate in emergency response team activities.

3. Chemical & Process Safety

• Monitor safe handling, storage and transportation of hazardous chemicals.
• Maintain and review Safety Data Sheets (SDS/MSDS).
• Support chemical compatibility and storage inspections.
• Assist in HAZOP, What-If analysis, risk assessments and process-safety activities.
• Ensure proper labeling and identification of chemicals and hazardous materials.

4. Environmental Management

• Monitor hazardous and non-hazardous waste segregation, storage and disposal.
• Support ETP/STP and environmental monitoring activities.
• Maintain environmental records and reports.
• Assist with air, water, wastewater and other environmental monitoring.
• Support compliance with applicable Pollution Control Board requirements.
• Assist in maintaining environmental documentation and manifests.

5. Training & Awareness

• Conduct/assist with EHS induction training for employees and

• Experience: 0+ years
• Seniority: No Prior Experience Required
• Languages: English