Executive - HSE

Executive - HSE Gradiant India Private Limited Chennai, India 6/17/26 Field Services

Gradiant is a Different Kind of Water Company. With a full suite of differentiated and proprietary end-to-end solutions for advanced water and wastewater treatment powered by the top minds in water, the company serves its clients’ mission-critical operations in the world’s essential industries, including semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, lithium and critical minerals, and renewable energy. Gradiant’s innovative solutions reduce water used and wastewater discharged, reclaim valuable resources, and renew wastewater into freshwater. The Boston-headquartered company was founded at MIT and has over 1,400 employees worldwide.

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Job Overview

To support implementation, monitoring, and continual improvement of Environment, Health, Safety & Quality (EHS/QHSE) systems across water, wastewater, utility, and industrial treatment facilities. The role shall be responsible for site safety surveillance, statutory compliance, PTW management, incident prevention, contractor safety management, ISO system implementation, safety reporting, audit support, and EHS documentation management. The position shall actively contribute toward achieving Zero Harm, Zero LTI, statutory compliance, and continuous improvement in safety performance.

Responsibilities

Site Safety Monitoring & Compliance

• Conduct daily plant safety inspections, monitor compliance with: PPE requirements, Permit to Work (PTW), LOTO procedures, Confined space requirements, Working at height procedures, Electrical safety requirements
• Identify: Unsafe acts, Unsafe conditions, near misses, Potential hazards, ensure immediate corrective actions, maintain safety observation records.
  
  

Permit to Work (PTW) Administration

• Coordinate and monitor: Hot Work Permits, Cold Work Permits, Height Work Permits, Excavation Permits, Electrical Isolation Permits, Confined Space Entry Permits, Vessel Entry Permits, Lifting Activity Permits
• Verify: Risk assessment completion, Isolation verification, Gas testing records, PPE compliance, Emergency arrangements
  
  

ISO Management System Support

• Assist in implementation and maintenance of: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001
• Support: Internal audits, External audits, Client audits, Surveillance audits
• Maintain: Audit records, Compliance registers, CAPA tracker
• Track closure of: Non-conformities (NC), Observations, Corrective actions, Preventive actions
  
  

HIRA, JSA & Risk Assessment

• Participate in: Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA), Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Environmental Aspect & Impact Assessment, Method Statement Review
• Assess risks related to: Chemical handling, Rotating equipment, Electrical systems, Confined spaces, Hot work, High-pressure RO systems, Steam systems, ZLD operations
  
  

Contractor Safety Management

• Conduct: Contractor safety induction, Safety orientation programs
• Verify: Workmen competency certificates, Operator licenses, Rigging certifications, Scaffolding certifications
• Monitor: Contractor compliance, PTW compliance, PPE compliance, Maintain contractor safety records.
  
  

Chemical Safety Management

• Monitor safe handling and storage of: Sulfuric Acid, Hydrochloric Acid, Caustic Soda, Sodium Hypochlorite, Ferric Chloride, PAC, Alum, Antiscalants, Membrane cleaning chemicals.
• Ensure: MSDS availability, Secondary containment, Chemical labelling, Spill kit readiness, Emergency showers, Eye wash stations
  
  

Process Plant Specific Safety Monitoring

• ETP / STP - Open tank protection, Aeration tank safety, Sludge handling safety, Chemical dosing safety
• RO / UF Systems - High-pressure piping safety, CIP system safety, Chemical transfer safety
• ZLD Systems - MEE safety, ATFD safety, Steam line safety, Hot surface monitoring
• UPW Systems - EDI electrical safety, Chemical regeneration safety, Utility room monitoring
  
  

Emergency Preparedness & Response

• Coordinate: Fire drills, Mock evacuation drills, Chemical spill drills, Emergency response exercises
• Verify: Fire extinguishers, Fire hydrants, Emergency exits, Assembly points, First aid facilities, Maintain emergency drill records.
  
  

Incident Investigation & CAPA Management

• Investigate: Near misses, First aid cases, Unsafe acts, Unsafe conditions, Environmental incidents, Property damage incidents
• Participate in: Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Corrective Action Plans, Preventive Action Plans, Track closure effectiveness.
  
  

QHSE Reporting & Analytics

• Prepare and maintain: Daily safety reports, Weekly safety reports, Monthly EHS dashboards, Incident statistics, near miss trends, Training matrix, Compliance matrix & monitor EHS KPIs and identify improvement opportunities.
  
  

SOP, Manual & Documentation Management

• Preparation and revision of: SOPs, Work Instructions, Emergency Response Procedures, Safety Manuals, Risk Registers, PTW Procedures and maintain document control system and revision records.
  
  

Safety Communication & Awareness

• Develop and coordinate: Toolbox talks, Safety campaigns, Safety alerts,Lessons learned case studies, Safety posters
• Support preparation of visual EHS communication materials using: MS PowerPoint, Canva, Adobe tools (preferred)
  
  

Environmental Compliance Support

• Support compliance with: CPCB Guidelines, SPCB Requirements, Hazardous Waste Rules, Battery Waste Management Rules, Plastic Waste Rules, Factory Act Requirements
• Monitor: Waste segregation, Sludge disposal records, Hazardous waste storage, Used oil management
  
  

Requirements

• Essential - Diploma in: Safety Engineering / Environmental Engineering / Chemical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering
• Preferred - Diploma in Industrial Safety / ADIS / NEBOSH IGC / IOSH Managing Safely
• Safety Engineer experience : 0–3 Years
• Preferred Exposure - Water & Wastewater Treatment, Utility Operations, Chemical Plants, Pharmaceutical Plants, Semiconductor Facilities, EPC & O&M Projects.
  
  

Gradiant is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.