Health, Safety and Environment Officer

Aliases: EHS Officer

Industry/Sector(s): Environmental Science

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Health, Safety and Environment Officer is expected to perform include:

Applying theory and principles of environmental engineering and occupational health and safety at the work site to ensure a safe and healthy working environment
Protecting the surrounding environment that may be impacted by the pollutants and other hazardous substances
Improving employee relations and productivity
Minimizing business risk through the identification and elimination/minimization of environmental, health and safety risks

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{1, 2}

It is a field and office job
Need to handle a team of Environment Engineers
Travelling is part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs are available
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Organizations usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from organization to organization
Shift system may be available
Overtime may be required

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This job is suitable for candidates with One Leg (OL), people with One Arm (OA), One Arm and Leg (OAL) and those who have their Hearing Impaired (HH)

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ⁴

Preferably, M.Tech in environmental engineering

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Proficiency in choosing the places from where to gather the required samples and information
In depth knowledge to conduct required tests and experiments
Proficiency in using technology to produce the work products
In depth knowledge related to various diseases and harmful effects of pollutants
Ability to analyse, interpret and present the results to the concerned audience
Ability to evaluate the effectiveness or performance of procedures, interventions and programmes

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Good communication skills
Time management skills
Decision-making skills

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Institutes and universities offering M.Tech in environment engineering across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

For scholarship and schemes, use further links like:

https://scholarships.gov.in/

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

https://targetstudy.com/courses/mtech-environmental-engineering.html

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ³

Environmental Science Technician → Environmental Science Engineer → Health, Safety and Environment Officer → Project Officer → Scientist, Researcher, Professor

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ⁴

For candidates with experience – Rs 45,000 to Rs 50,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ⁴

Generally, 1-3 years of experience is required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ⁴

Central Pollution Control Board (State Government)
Scientific and technical consulting services
Petrochemical industries
Hydro-chemical industries
NGOs working for health and safety of public
Organizations involved in research and innovation

KEYWORDS

Environment Health and Safety Officer

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	3257.0600	Health, Safety and Environment Officer
ISCO 2008	3257	Environmental and Occupational Health Inspectors and Associates
NIC 2008	39000	Remediation activities and other waste management services
QP Reference	Not available	Not available
NSQF	Not available	Not available

REFERENCES

1	National Classification of Occupation Division 3
2	http://www.ccdisabilities.nic.in/
3	https://www.dgt.gov.in/
4	https://www.naukri.com/job-listings-Safety-Engineer-Brakes-India-Private-Limited-FOUNDRY-DIVISION-Vellore-1-to-3-years-020317002181?src=seo_srp&sid=14889974246328&xp=3&qp=health%20safety%20environment%20officer&srcPage=s

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