Sr. Lead - EH&S Engineer

Serves as the EHS authority across multi‑disciplinary design reviews for new semiconductor R&D Facility. Performs comprehensive evaluations, work collaboratively with program managers for incorporating safety and environmental protection aspects. Partner with key stakeholders, technical leaders to ensure all designs meet—or exceed—Global EHS standards, applicable Local / International regulatory requirements & codes, and best practices. Embed safety into engineering decisions through proactive hazard-risk assessments, PHA/HAZOP participation, and lifecycle safety planning. Supports the obtainment of regulatory permits like Environmental Clearance, Environmental Consents, PESO license etc. Provides oversight, governance, and strategic guidance for a large‑scale construction project and its contractors. Collaborates with project management, general contractors, and trade partners to drive incident prevention, hazard control, and continuous improvement. Champions a culture of safety in the field through site inspections, readiness reviews, and alignment with Construction Safety Management Plans. Assesses equipment commission-readiness for the R&D facility. Leads the creation, enhancement, and implementation of our Chemical Safety Program, including handling, storage, segregation, and disposal protocols. Oversee chemical approval processes and risk assessments, ensuring safe integration of new materials and technologies. Partners with R&D, operations, and supply chain to build sustainable processes that protect people, assets, and the environment. Leads and supports incident investigations, root cause analysis determinations, and the development of preventative and/or corrective actions. Conducts follow-up verifications on completed actions. Minimum of 10 years of related experience in EHS with a Bachelor's degree; or 9 years' experience with a Master's degree. Senior‑level experience in EHS domain within manufacturing, semiconductor, R&D, industrial, or high‑hazard environments. Experienced with environmental permitting and/or greenfield projects. Expertise in design safety and chemical management programs. Expert with understanding safety processes, hazard identification and environmental permitting. Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to motivate others, influence, and drive for results. Strong analytical skills and experienced with stakeholder management. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to influence and establish clarity with complex content, in front of peers and leaders. Bachelor's or Master's degree in either Industrial Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering/Science. Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Safety or Advnaced Diploma in Industrial Safety is desired. Well versed and having understanding of regulatory frameworks of India. Knowledge on NBC, NFPA, IBC/IFC, etc. is desired