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Job Title: Environmental Compliance & Clearance Officer
Department: Environment, Health & Safety (EHS)
Reports To: Site Head / Head – EHS / Environment Manager
Experience: Minimum 5–10 years in handling Environmental Clearance (EC), Forest Clearance (FC), and Environmental Compliance for industrial or infrastructure projects.
Education: B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc. in Environmental Engineering / Environmental Science / Natural Resources Management or equivalent.
Job Purpose: To lead and support the end-to-end environmental clearance process, ensure statutory compliance, liaise with government authorities, and implement environmental management systems and best practices at the site. This role will focus on obtaining and maintaining EC/FC approvals, monitoring environmental performance, and ensuring all operational and project activities comply with national and local environmental regulations.
Key Responsibilities: Environmental Management & Monitoring Assist and report to the Site Head for all environmental activities in coordination with interdepartmental teams.
Plan and execute environmental monitoring activities as per EMS (Environmental Management System) requirements.
Ensure operational suitability and compliance of all pollution control equipment (e.g., ETPs, STPs, scrubbers).
Conduct internal audits, site inspections, and prepare environmental performance reports.
Perform Root Cause Analysis of environmental incidents and recommend preventive actions.
Prepare SOPs, Work Instructions, and Control Procedures related to environmental activities.
Support timely and compliant waste disposal (hazardous, e-waste, biomedical, plastic, etc.) across all operational areas.
Ensure proper functioning of online monitoring systems and transmission to CPCB/SPCB servers.
Statutory Compliance & Documentation Prepare and submit all environmental statutory returns/documents in compliance with ISO 14001, IATF, and other standards.
Upload, submit, and manage applications on Parivesh Portal (I & II) for Environment and Forest Clearances.
Manage the EC/FC process including EDS/ADS compliance, FRA certification, PF notifications, NPV payments, and Wildlife Conservation Plans.
Present project proposals to Project Screening Committees (PSC), Forest Advisory Committees (FAC), REC etc., as needed.
Ensure Stage I & Stage II Forest Clearances are obtained for all relevant projects (linear/non-linear).
Monitor and report compliance with conditions imposed by MoEF&CC and other statutory authorities.
Stakeholder Engagement Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders including MoEF&CC, CPCB, SPCB, local communities, and NGOs.
Conduct public hearings and community consultations to address concerns and meet social/environmental obligations.
Coordinate and negotiate with stakeholders for resolving objections during the clearance process.
Liaison with Government Agencies Serve as the primary liaison with State Forest Departments, Wildlife Boards, and MoEF&CC.
Attend official inspections, hearings, and meetings, and provide necessary documentation and support.
Track and expedite approval timelines through regular government engagement.
Risk Management & Best Practices Identify, assess, and mitigate environmental risks and non-compliance issues.
Monitor regulatory updates and environmental policy changes impacting operations.
Initiate and participate in Business Excellence Projects and implement industry best practices.
Promote awareness through internal training and knowledge-sharing sessions.
Key Skills & Competencies:
In-depth knowledge of Environmental Acts, EC/FC clearance procedures, and relevant regulatory frameworks.
Strong experience with Parivesh Portal, EDS/ADS compliance, and presentations to statutory committees.
Excellent coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Hands-on experience in environmental monitoring, EMS documentation, and pollution control technologies.
High commitment to environmental sustainability and continuous improvement.
