Rain Carbon Inc. (RCI) is a global leaders and innovators in the production of raw materials critical to worldwide users of carbon products and advanced materials, including producers of aluminum, steel, titanium dioxide, coatings, plastics, concrete and tires.
 

We are a resourceful, reliable and responsible partner who transforms the byproducts of other industries into essential ingredients for a wide range of industrial processes and products. With more than 150 years of experience and an eye toward the future, we continually discover ways to bring new value to all the industries we serve.

We build collaborative, long-term relationships and ensure our customers’ market success by delivering consistent high-quality products and customized product solutions. Rain Carbons operations have an exceptional track record of reliability and a culture of responsibility to our  customers, suppliers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Job Overview                 : The Functional Head – SH&E will lead Safety, Occupational Health and Environmental management across the manufacturing facility, ensuring compliance and effective control of process and construction safety risks. The role will drive a proactive SH&E culture, environmental performance, and safe and sustainable plant operations.

Key Responsibilities Areas:

• SH&E Management System: Plan, organize, implement, monitor and continually update Safety, Health and Environment systems in line with legislation, company directives and operational requirements.
• Statutory Compliance: Ensure full compliance with the Factories Department, Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board, Fire Department and all other applicable regulatory requirements including conducting On-Site emergency Mock drills etc.,.
• Regulatory Liaison and Licenses: Coordinate with statutory authorities, submit required reports, maintain CFO and Fire NOC documentation, and ensure timely renewal of all legal licenses and approvals.
• Process Safety Studies: Lead and maintain HAZOP, LOPA and related studies for new and existing plants, processes and equipment, ensuring closure of recommendations and independent protection-layer actions.
• Management of Change: Advise on process-safety and preventive controls for modifications to processes and equipment, ensuring compliance with legislation and RCCVL standards.
• Construction and Contractor Safety: Review safety plans, risk assessments, method statements and permit-to-work requirements, and monitor civil, structural, erection and commissioning activities through inspections and audits.
• Critical-Risk Controls: Ensure effective controls for work at height, scaffolding, excavation, lifting, confined spaces, temporary electrical systems, construction equipment, work permits and LOTO.
• Safety-Critical Devices: Verify mechanical and instrumentation safeguards, define testing protocols and periodicity, and coordinate with Production and Maintenance teams to sustain independent layers of protection.
• Incident Investigation and Learning: Lead investigations of process-safety incidents, dangerous occurrences and occupational diseases; maintain records, implement corrective actions and prevent recurrence.
• Hazardous Area Management: Maintain hazardous-area classification and zoning for flammable liquids and gases, control ignition sources and ensure alignment with ATEX requirements.
• Audits and Best Practices: Lead internal and external SH&E audits and implement relevant lessons learned and best practices from RAIN Group and external industry incidents.
• Training and Safety Culture: Organize SH&E training, communicate initiatives and KPIs, achieve targeted safety-training man-days, and promote employee and contractor participation in safety programs.
• Inspections, PPE and Chemical Safety: Conduct plant inspections, address unsafe conditions and acts, identify appropriate PPE, maintain availability and compliance, and ensure MSDS communication for all chemicals.
• Fire and Emergency Preparedness: Ensure effective maintenance and readiness of extinguishers, hydrant systems, pump house, alarms and sirens, and conduct scheduled firefighting, emergency and mock drills.
• Environmental and Occupational Health Performance: Drive pollution prevention, industrial hygiene, occupational-health controls and sustainable plant operations through measurable objectives and continual performance monitoring.
• ISO 14001 and ISO 45001: Own the site management systems, ensuring effective implementation, controlled documented information, management reviews, certification continuity and continual improvement.

Qualification:

• B. Tech (Mechanical/Chemical) or M.Sc. Environmental Science/ M.Sc. Chemistry
• PG Diploma in Fire & Industrial Safety, Health and Environment.

Experience:

• 15-18 years of progressive SH&E experience in a large manufacturing or continuous-process industry, including plant-level functional leadership, team management and regulatory liaison.
• Proven leadership in process, project and construction safety, environmental and occupational health compliance, emergency management, ISO 14001/45001 systems and measurable SH&E culture improvement.

Knowledge and skills:

• Comprehensive knowledge of Indian SH&E legislation, Process safety management, HAZOP/LOPA, PHA, MOC, fire and emergency systems, industrial hygiene, environmental management, incident investigation, risk assessment, contractor safety and ISO 14001/ISO 45001.
• Working knowledge of process safety standards and ATEX, with proficiency in the PHA-Pro software tool.

Digital and Reporting Skills:

• Proficiency in MS Office and digital SH&E reporting systems, with the ability to analyze trends, prepare dashboards and present concise risk and performance

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