Weekday AI
Chemical
Head:PlantEHSandProcessSaftey
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“Head: Plant EHS and Process Saftey at Weekday AI. Skills: Process Safety Management (PSM) framework, hazard identification, risk assessment, barrier management, Process Hazard Analysis, Management of Change (MOC), Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR), Permit to Work (PTW), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials, environmental systems, waste management, sustainability practi”
What You'll Achieve.
own and drive the end-to-end Process Safety Management (PSM) framework; embedding process safety into daily operations; ensuring that all production activities are executed with safety as a non-negotiable priority; ensuring full regulatory compliance; driving both system-level improvements and behavioral transformation across teams; ensure implementation of safeguards; ensure effective protection layers; ensure strict compliance with all EHS regulations, statutory requirements, and licensing norms; compliance and audits; operational efficiency; environmental performance
Industry & Context.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
high-risk manufacturing environment, complex plant environments, shop-floor presence
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
15–20+ years of experience in EHS and process safety within chemical, pharma, or manufacturing environments, hands-on expertise in PSM systems, HAZOP, HIRA, and risk assessment methodologies, Deep understanding of chemical processes, utilities, batch operations, and industrial safety practices, Proven ability to lead large-scale safety programs and drive cultural transformation, knowledge of regulatory frameworks and compliance standards in EHS, Demonstrated leadership in managing high-risk operations and complex plant environments, Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, Ability to influence cross-functional teams and enforce safety discipline, communication skills with the confidence to challenge unsafe practices, Experience with environmental systems, waste management, and sustainability practices
Nice to Have
Educational background in Chemical Engineering with relevant EHS certifications preferred
What You'll Do.
Lead and implement the plant-wide Process Safety Management (PSM) framework including hazard identification
and barrier management
Act as a safety gatekeeper with authority to stop or delay operations when risks are not mitigated
Conduct and govern Process Hazard Analysis (HAZOP
What-if) and ensure implementation of safeguards
Drive risk-based decision-making using tools like LOPA and ensure effective protection layers
Ensure strict compliance with all EHS regulations
statutory requirements
Oversee Management of Change (MOC) and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) for all modifications and new operations
Strengthen Permit to Work (PTW)
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
and safety protocols for high-risk activities
Maintain shop-floor presence to monitor operations
and identify risks proactively
Lead incident investigations
and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
Build safety capability through training
and structured interventions for operators and supervisors
and disposal of hazardous materials and compliance of environmental systems like ETP
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
including regulatory authorities
for compliance and audits
Drive continuous improvement in safety systems
operational efficiency
and environmental performance
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
close collaboration with cross-functional teams to integrate safety into production, engineering, and maintenance processes; Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory authorities, for compliance and audits; Ability to influence cross-functional teams
Communication Scope
communication skills with the confidence to challenge unsafe practices
Full Job Description
**This role is for one of the Weekday's clients** **Salary range: Rs 3000000 - Rs 4000000 (ie INR 30-40 LPA)** Min Experience: 14 years Location: Karnataka JobType: full-time We are seeking a seasoned Process Safety & EHS Leader to own and drive the end-to-end Process Safety Management (PSM) framework for a high-risk manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for embedding process safety into daily operations, ensuring that all production activities are executed with safety as a non-negotiable priority. You will act as a critical decision-maker and safety gatekeeper, with the authority to halt operations if risks are not adequately controlled. The position involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to integrate safety into production, engineering, and maintenance processes while ensuring full regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in chemical process safety, strong leadership capabilities, and a hands-on approach to managing complex plant environments, driving both system-level improvements and behavioral transformation across teams. **Requirements** **Key Responsibilities** * Lead and implement the plant-wide Process Safety Management (PSM) framework including hazard identification, risk assessment, and barrier management * Act as a safety gatekeeper with authority to stop or delay operations when risks are not mitigated * Conduct and govern Process Hazard Analysis (HAZOP, HAZID, What-if) and ensure implementation of safeguards * Drive risk-based decision-making using tools like LOPA and ensure effective protection layers * Ensure strict compliance with all EHS regulations, statutory requirements, and licensing norms * Oversee Management of Change (MOC) and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) for all modifications and new operations * Strengthen Permit to Work (PTW), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and safety protocols for high-risk activities * Maintain strong shop-floor presence to monitor operations, reinforce discipline, an
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