Compliance Officer

Position Summary

Key Responsibilities:

1.

• Manage activities related to SIPCOT.
• Factories Act, 1948 and State Factory Rules
• Labour Laws (Industrial Disputes Act, Payment of Wages Act, Minimum Wages Act, EPF & ESI Acts, Contract Labour Act, etc.)
• Environmental Laws (Air Act, Water Act, Hazardous Waste Rules, E-Waste Rules)
• Pollution Control Board Consent to Establish (CTE) & Consent to Operate (CTO) conditions
• Mines Act (if raw material mines are part of operations)
• Occupational Safety, Health & Working Conditions Code

2.

• Factory License
• Pollution Control Certificates
• Fire Safety NOC
• Boiler Operation Certificates
• Weights & Measures Certification
• Explosive & Gas Cylinder Storage Permits (if applicable)

3.

• Directorate of Industrial Safety & Health
• State & Central Pollution Control Boards
• Labour Departments

4.

• Fire Department & Local Authorities
• Draft responses to notices, show-cause letters, or litigation matters in coordination with legal counsel.

5.

• Maintain statutory registers and records in prescribed formats.
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual compliance returns to respective authorities.
• Maintain an updated Compliance Calendar to track deadlines.
• Keep archives of all licenses, permits, inspection reports, and government communications.

6.

• Coordinate with the Safety Officer to ensure compliance with statutory safety standards.
• Monitor steel plant emissions, effluent discharge, and waste disposal in line with PCB norms.
• Ensure adherence to hazardous materials handling and storage guidelines.
• Support periodic internal safety and environmental audits.

7.

• Conduct internal compliance audits to identify gaps.
• Develop and implement SOPs for legal and statutory compliance.
• Train departmental heads, contractors, and supervisors on compliance requirements.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Qualification

  : Bachelor's degree in

  Law (LLB), Industrial Relations, Engineering

  , or related field; Masters degree preferred.

• Work Experience

  : 8 15 years of experience in compliance management for

  heavy industries/steel plants.

• In-depth knowledge of Indian industrial, environmental, and labour laws.
• Proven track record of handling government inspections without adverse remarks.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong legal and regulatory knowledge specific to steel manufacturing.
• Excellent documentation, negotiation, and liaison skills.
• Proficiency in compliance management tools and MS Office.
• High integrity and ability to work under tight compliance deadlines.