Title:  Process Safety - Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION

Designation: Process Safety - Specialist

Job Location: Bangalore

Department: EHSS

About Syngene

Incorporated in 1993, Syngene International Ltd. is an innovation-focused global discovery, development and manufacturing organization providing integrated scientific services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, nutrition, animal health, consumer goods and specialty chemical industries around the world. Syngene’ s clientele includes world leaders such as Bristol-Myers Squibb, Baxter, Amgen, GSK, Merck KGaA and Herbalife. Its innovative culture is driven by the passion of its 4240- strong team of scientists who work with clients from around the world to solve their scientific problems, improve R&D productivity, speed up time to market and lower the cost of innovation.

Job Purpose

• To Drive Process Safety Management across Syngene  
• To manage activities in compliance to Syngene EHSS Policies, Guidelines and Standards and EHSS statutory requirements of the State & Central government.

Key Responsibilities:  

1. Driving Process Safety Management Element Task team and workstreams meetings.
2. Conduct, Participate, Co-ordinate the Process Risk Assessments (PRA)/Risk Assessments for Process/projects/Facilities by providing expert support in PHA/PRA methodologies
3. Tracking of PSI, PRA, PSSR & MOC action items through Syngene wide, and follow up for closure.
4. Review and update the Process Safety Management documentation as and when the update arrives.
5. Prepare the EHSS dashboard and PSM KPIs on monthly basis.
6. Ensure conducting of internal EHSS audits, Special audits and EHSS Toller’s audit across Syngene.
7. Responsible for preparation of internal audit scope and developing annual planner across Syngene. Pre-audit preparation, conducting audits, audit report preparation writes comprehensive, concise, and accurate EHS audit reports that clearly document and summarize audit findings. Track and follow-up of EHSS Audit observations (internal/external) actions items completion and compliance in line with the policy. Monitor the effectiveness of the CAPA implementation.
8. Responsible for tracking & follow-up EHSS incidents investigation & to ensure closure of investigation actions CAPA action items with the defined target dates.
9. Responsible for sharing of preparing of LIFE for the EHSS incidents and sharing across the Syngene wide
10. Responsible for Track and follow-up of action items/completion to ensure timing solution for action items from Safety board, OSLT, MREM, PSM workstream meetings.
11. Support for establishing, implementing and enforcing EHSS internal audit system throughout the Company.
12. Supporting for implementation of initiations taken by Syngene Kavach initiative.
13. To organize campaigns, competitions, contests and other activities to develop and maintain the interest of the employees in establishing and maintaining safe conditions of work and procedure. 
14. Actively participate in the activities carried out regarding the safety in the concerned area
15. Engage in continuous knowledge development regarding the sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards
16. Ensure client EHSS audit compliance and follow up with the internal team for action closure.
17. Ensure compliance with EHSS management systems and follow up with the concerned team.
18. Responsible for supporting for review of Job safety analysis and issuing authorization and monitoring of permit to work in the assigned area.
19.  Responsible for supporting in implementing, maintaining and continually improving the Work Permit System & Contractor Safety Management.
20. To coordinate with external trainer/safety consultants and conduct EHSS Training.
21. Provide training to employees and contractors (as required) to assure understanding and compliance with Process Safety Management Standards and local process safety requirements
22. Participating in the safety interactions & Safety walkthroughs

Educational Qualification:  

• Graduate Engineer in Chemical Engineering.
• Experience in Process Safety Management at API/ Hazardous chemical process industries

Technical/functional Skills:

• Well versed with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and MS Projects
• Good command in English both oral and written and customer service skills
• Have knowledge of risk assessment tools, such as PHAST, ALOHA, CRW, PHA, Dow Index, Chemeo etc.
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
• Possess knowledge and exposure to the environment, health, and safety (EHS) practices

Experience:

• Above 6 years of relevant experience in EHSS

Behavioral Skills:

• Ability to multi-task and independently handle cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders
• Experience in leading projects and managing client relationships.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, ability to work with cross-functional departments, manage client relationships.
• Effective communication.
• Knowledge and application of the subject

Equal Opportunity Employer:

It is the policy of Syngene to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable legislation or local law. In addition, Syngene will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.