Location
Bangalore | India
Job description
- Ensure effective implementation of Sustainability, Safety, Health and Environment (SSHE) programs at the Bangalore, India locations CS RD Breeding (BRDC) site, Biotech Research Centre (BRC), Global Business Solutions (GBS) office, remote breeding testing locations across India and proposed Field Solutions site in Bangalore.
- Support implementation of South Asia Health, Safety Environment (HSE) Management Systems programs conforming to OHSAS 18001 standards, Bayer Corporate requirements (KR 2055), Indian regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
- Member of APAC CS RD breeding HSE community
YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage SSHE programs for the current Bangalore BRDC, BRC, GBS locations and future expansion
- Responsible to maintain compliance with applicable legal, regulatory and Bayer requirements
- Responsible for site SSHE emergency management, incident investigation, legal compliance, Hazard Identification Risk Assessment (HIRA), Job Safety Assessment (JSA) other site-specific programs.
- Ensure up-to-date SSHE regulatory permits are in place. This includes all relevant air, water, wastewater, hazardous chemicals and solid/ hazardous/ biomedical/ e-waste/ plastic waste management and safety - construction and operating permits.
- Ensure site SSHE system and documentation is robust to the standard of ISO 18001 and 14001
- Conduct thorough SSHE review of any new capital project for Appropriation Request (AR) approval in SAP. Work with site management to facilitate the implementation of contractor safety program for any ongoing construction activities including coordination and conducting pre-construction meetings, work in progress (WIP) audits, and pre-start up audits.
- Train employees and promote reporting of safety suggestions (SS), Near miss (NM), behaviour-based safety (BBS) observations in IT tool (Intelex) and support business to implement a corrective action plan
- Conduct internal SSHE audits and support business to implement a corrective action plan
- Prepare and deliver all relevant HSE training programs
- Coordinating with various SSHE vendors - including monitoring and PPE suppliers, etc
- Monitor performance and effectiveness of SSHE programs. Develop and leverage existing digital tools, analyze data to derive insights and advise on appropriate measures to prevent accidents.
- Do regular inspection of site labs, operational areas and field operations
- Work with business to implement off-the-job safety programs including but not limited to Road Safety, going beyond site legal requirements.
- Support human rights implementation at site and field-testing locations and support site sustainability and community outreach activities
- Collaborate with Chandippa SSHE resource to ensure consistent approach across India breeding site
- Support South Asia digital transformation and other initiatives - Intelex implementation, Digital Risk Assessments, audits, etc
WHO YOU ARE:
- Graduate degree (Bachelors in Engineering preferred)
- Educational qualification or practical experience in SSHE program implementation
- 6 years work experience preferably in multinational company setting
- Existing knowledge or ability to acquire knowledge of Indian SSHE legislation (legal / company requirements) including but not limited to state Factories Rules, Air Act, Water Act, Environmental Protection Act and all related Rules.
- Strong interpersonal, initiative/ foresight and excellent written/ verbal communication skills
- Ability to travel 15% of work time
- Fluent in English and one major language of the region
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