Requisition Number: 74682 The company built on breakthroughs.    Join us.   Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.     How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward.    At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.    Come break through with us.  Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use. Function/Dept Purpose Statement The EHS function is responsible for establishing, implementing, and continuously improving systems, programs, and practices that ensure a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace. The team drives compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, and company requirements related to occupational health, safety, fire protection, hazardous materials, waste management, and environmental sustainability. The EHS team supports both site setup/build phase and steady-state operations by embedding a strong safety culture, minimizing operational risk, protecting employees and contractors, and enabling business continuity through proactive risk identification, incident prevention, emergency preparedness, and compliance assurance Position Responsibilities Responsibilities During Build / Project Phase Support EHS planning for site setup, construction, installation, commissioning, and start-up. Implement and monitor contractor safety management processes. Ensure compliance with onboarding, permit-to-work, toolbox talks, and site supervision requirements. Conduct risk assessments for construction, utility, installation, and commissioning activities. Monitor safety controls for high-risk work: Partner with Project, Facilities, Engineering, and contractors to integrate EHS into execution plans. Review method statements, JSAs, SOPs, layouts, and designs from an EHS standpoint. Conduct site inspections, audits, and safety observations. Support incident reporting, investigation, root cause analysis, and CAPA implementation. Ensure emergency preparedness during build phase, including: Track project EHS KPIs and prepare reports for stakeholders and leadership. Drive contractor and stakeholder awareness, accountability, and compliance with site EHS standards. Role during the Steady state- Conduct safety surveys, inspection of work sites Recognize hazards and recommend Corrective Action to eliminate hazard or reduce the risk. Train employees on various safety procedures. Conduct audit to identify areas of improvement. Conduct Incident Investigation and CAPA Analyze Incidents and devise action plan for improving performance. Conduct reviews of risk assessment/ Job Safety Analysis. What makes this a great job? High-impact role: This position offers the opportunity to shape and build the EHS foundation for a growing site in Pune, including influence during both project/build phase and long-term operations. End-to-end exposure: The role provides broad experience across construction safety, manufacturing/engineering/office operations safety, environmental compliance, contractor management, and emergency preparedness. Leadership visibility: The EHS Senior Engineer will work closely with site leadership, project teams, and cross-functional stakeholders, creating strong visibility and opportunities to influence business decisions. Culture-building opportunity: This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants to do more than maintain compliance—this role enables the person to build a proactive safety culture from the ground up. Minimum Requirements Degree / Diploma in Engineering & Advance Diploma in Industrial Safety with 12-14 years’ experience Formal training for Safety & Risk Management Experience working with CPCB, MPCB, MIDC Fire Department Good Interpersonal & Communication Skill Excellent verbal/written communication skills Nice To Haves Lead Auditor for ISO 14001 /OHSAS 18001. Sound electrical safety background Experience using Gensuite platform for EHS.