Strategic Leadership:

• Develop, implement, and maintain the plant’s QHSE management systems in line with ISO standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001).
• Establish plant-wide QHSE objectives, KPIs, and performance improvement plans.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and proactive risk management.
• Provide QHSE leadership, advice, and support to the Plant Manager and O&M teams.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE):

• Ensure compliance with HSE legislation, local regulatory requirements, and company standards.
• Oversee risk assessments, HAZOPs, and safety studies related to plant operations, maintenance, and chemical management.
• Lead emergency preparedness and response planning, including drills and crisis management coordination.
• Ensure safe systems of work for high-risk activities (confined space entry, high-voltage operations, lifting, pressurized systems).
• Oversee contractor and vendor QHSE compliance during all site activities.

Quality Management:

• Oversee quality assurance and control processes across operations and maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with water quality standards and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Lead internal audits and management reviews, and coordinate external audits/certifications.
• Review, approve, and update QHSE procedures, SOPs, and manuals.

People & Team Management:

• Manage and mentor a team of QHSE officers and coordinators.
• Provide QHSE training and development for staff and contractors.
• Foster cross-functional engagement to integrate QHSE principles into daily plant operations.

Reporting & Communication:

• Report regularly on QHSE performance to senior management and regulatory authorities.
• Lead root cause analysis of incidents, ensuring corrective and preventive actions are implemented.
• Act as the primary point of contact for regulatory bodies, certification agencies, and external stakeholders on QHSE matters.