OHSE Manager

Job Description

Company: Jagdamba Steels Limited

Location: Simara, Bara

Position: Manager – Occupational Health, Safety & Environment (OHSE)

Position Summary

The OHSE Manager is responsible for ensuring a safe, healthy, and environmentally compliant workplace by developing and implementing OHSE systems, managing risks, ensuring legal compliance, and promoting a strong safety culture across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

1. OHSE Systems & Compliance

• Develop, implement, and monitor OHSE policies, procedures, SOPs, and systems in line with applicable laws and standards.
• Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and environmental requirements and coordinate with relevant authorities.
• Prepare and execute health, safety, and environment plans.

2. Risk Assessment & Hazard Control

• Conduct hazard identification and risk assessments (HIRA/JSA) across all operational areas.
• Recommend and implement control measures for hazardous processes, materials, and work practices.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to eliminate or minimize risks.

3. Inspections, Audits & Monitoring

• Conduct regular safety inspections and audits to identify non-conformities.
• Ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented and tracked.
• Monitor workplace conditions including ventilation, noise, lighting, emissions, and waste management.

4. Incident Management

• Investigate accidents and incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.

5. Training & Safety Culture

• Lead safety inductions, training programs, and awareness initiatives.
• Ensure proper use of PPE and promote a strong safety culture among employees and contractors.

6. Occupational Health & Hygiene

• Monitor employee health and workplace hygiene, including exposure to dust, heat, noise, hazardous substances etc.
• Investigate health-related complaints and ensure compliance with occupational health standards.
• Develop and maintain industrial hygiene programs.

7. Emergency Preparedness

• Develop, implement, and maintain emergency response plans and procedures.
• Conduct mock drills and ensure availability of firefighting and first-aid equipment.
• Coordinate with hospitals/medical facilities for emergency response and treatment.

8. Environmental Management

• Monitor environmental aspects such as air, water, and noise pollution.
• Ensure proper handling and disposal of hazardous waste and maintain records.
• Ensure timely submission of environmental compliance reports to authorities.

9. Contractor & Stakeholder Management

• Ensure contractor compliance with OHSE standards and safe work practices.
• Support line management in fulfilling their safety responsibilities.

10. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain OHSE records, audit reports, and compliance documentation.
• Prepare and present OHSE performance reports to management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, or related field
• Experience: 7–8 years in OHSE roles within manufacturing/industrial environments
• Certification: NEBOSH or equivalent certification preferred
• Other requirements: Knowledge of Nepalese Environment, Health & Safety laws, labor laws, and regulatory compliance

Email: [email protected]