As an EHS Officer, your primary responsibility will be to ensure the organization's compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations and standards embed safety into XP’s culture / behaviors. You will work closely with employees, management, Global EHS and regulatory bodies to develop, implement, and monitor effective EHS policies and procedures.
1. EHS Compliance, Policy and Procedure Development:
- Stay up-to-date with local, state, and federal regulations related to environmental, health, and safety. Ensure the organization's compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
- Conduct regular inspections and audits to identify and address potential EHS risks and non-compliance issues.
- Establish, implement, and maintain EHS policies, procedures, and guidelines. Communicate with cross functions & employees on EHS policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Review and update policies and procedures to reflect changes in regulations or organizational needs.
2. Risk Assessment and Hazard Identification :
- Conduct annual risk assessments and hazard identification or in case of change for all the processes across the organization & develop strategies to mitigate and control risks.
- Collaborate with relevant departments to implement effective controls and preventive measures
3. Emergency Preparedness:
- Develop and implement emergency response plans and procedures.
- Conduct emergency drills and exercises to test emergency response capabilities.
- Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to ensure readiness for potential emergencies
4. Incident Management:
- Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses to determine root causes and develop corrective actions.
- Maintain incident reporting systems and documentation. Track and analyze incident data to identify trends and implement preventive measures.
5. Training and Education:
- Establish EHS training plan & conduct annual & refreshing training as planned for employees and contractors.
- Provide ongoing EHS training and education to enhance awareness and knowledge.
- Oversee & improving process of chemical safety management activities such as PPE matrix management, training, monitoring & SDS availability.
6. EHS Performance Monitoring and Reporting:
- Establish, consolidate and coordinate with relevant departments to lead the 5S improvement program of the factory according to the guidelines from Global.
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to monitor EHS/ESG/Net Zero performance.
- Collect and analyze data to evaluate EHS performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Provide First Aid Response for medical emergencies including injuries, chemical exposures, and fainting incidents
- Prepare and submit relating reports to management and regulatory bodies as required.
7. Waste Management
- Optimize waste management process ( industrial waste, domestic waste, hazardous waste & waste water,…) to identify cost-saving opportunities
- Conduct training sessions to employees on the best practices for waste reduction and recycling.
- Develop and implement waste minimization strategies
8. Continuous Improvement:
- Continuously assess and improve EHS management systems and processes.
- Implement best practices and industry standards to enhance EHS performance.
- Stay informed about new developments and advancements in EHS practices.
- Cordination with customer audit & ISO 14001, 9001, 13485 audit from 3rd party. Establish & implement corrective action plan for all the EHS findings from the audits
- May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
