Key Responsibilities
Regulatory Compliance and Management Systems
Permitting & Reporting: Manage and maintain all required operational permits, including the Environmental License (Giấy phép Môi trường), fire prevention certification (Giấy chứng nhận phòng cháy, chữa cháy), and licenses for hazardous activities.
Management Systems: Develop, implement, and maintain EHS management systems, preferably aligned with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards.
Vietnamese Legal Compliance: Ensure the facility&039;s full compliance with key Vietnamese EHS legal documents.
Government Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for local regulatory bodies such as the Department of Natural Resources and Environment (Sở Tài nguyên và Môi trường- DONRE) and the Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (Sở Lao động – Thương binh và Xã hội- DOLISA).
Occupational Safety and Health (OSH)
Industrial Hygiene: Oversee work environment monitoring (Quan trắc môi trường lao động) as required by law (e.g., noise, dust, chemical exposure) and implement control measures to protect worker health.
Training and Certification: Manage and deliver mandatory OSH training for employees and contractors (per Decree 44/2016/NĐ- CP) for all required groups, ensuring proper documentation and certification is maintained.
Risk Assessment: Conduct comprehensive Job Safety Analyses (JSA) and Risk Assessments to identify hazards related to machinery, electricity (in line with Circular 05/2021/TT- BCT on electrical safety), working at heights, and material handling.
Fire Safety (PCCC): Ensure all fire prevention and fighting regulations are strictly adhered to, including regular maintenance of equipment and conducting mandatory drills.
Environmental Management
Chemical Safety: Implement and manage chemical safety programs, including inventory control, proper labeling (GHS/Circular 04/2012/TT- BCT), and handling/storage procedures.
Waste Management: Oversee the proper classification, collection, storage, and disposal of all waste streams, especially Hazardous Waste (Chất thải nguy hại), ensuring compliance with manifest and transport regulations.
Wastewater/Emissions: Monitor the performance of the Wastewater Treatment System and/or Air Pollution Control equipment to ensure discharge/emissions meet the required QCVN standards.
Incident Management and Continuous Improvement
EHS Metrics: Track, analyze, and report key EHS performance indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement (Kaizen) and support global reporting requirements.
Contractor Safety: Implement and enforce a robust Contractor Safety Management program to ensure external parties comply with site and legal EHS requirements.
Incident Investigation: Lead Accident and Incident Investigations, including near- misses, and ensure timely reporting to DOLISA for workplace accidents in accordance with Vietnamese OSH Law.
