Core Purpose of the Role
The main objective is to facilitate communication and coordination between the steel plant and external agencies so that:
- Statutory permissions and licenses are obtained and renewed on time.
- Regulatory compliance is maintained (environment, labour, safety, mining, power, etc.).
- Operational disruptions due to legal or regulatory issues are minimized.instagram+2
Typical Job Responsibilities
In an integrated steel plant (which usually includes mining, sinter/pellet, coke oven, blast furnace, steel melting shop, rolling mills, power plant, etc.), a Liaisoning Officer’s duties often include:
1. Government & Regulatory Liaison
- Coordinate with departments such as:
- Pollution Control Board (environmental clearances, consents, monitoring reports)
- Mining Department / Mines & Geology (mining leases, permissions, royalties)
- Electricity Board / Power Department (power sanctions, connections, tariffs)
- Factory Inspector / Labour Department / DISH (factory license, labour law compliance)
- Municipal Corporations / Local Bodies (building permissions, water, land use)
- Other agencies as relevant (Fire, PESO, CGWA, etc.)glassdoor.co+3
- Obtain and renew:
- Environmental Clearances (EC) and Consent to Establish/Operate (CTE/CTO)
- Factory License
- Mining permissions and related documents
- Power connection approvals and related sanctions
- Various NOCs, sanctions, and permits required for plant expansion or modificationglassdoor.co+1
2. Compliance & Documentation
- Ensure compliance with statutory regulations specific to steel and mining:
- Environmental laws and conditions of clearance
- Labour laws (PF, ESIC, minimum wages, contract labour, bonus, etc.)
- Factory Act provisions and safety regulations
- Industry-specific notifications and circularsinstagram+1
- Maintain:
- Records of all applications, approvals, correspondence, and inspections
- Calendars/tracking for renewals, returns, and compliance deadlines
- Audit documents and replies to notices from authoritiesglassdoor.co+2
- Prepare and submit:
- Quarterly/half-yearly/annual returns to labour, statistics, environment, and other departments
- Reports and information requested by regulatorsindeed
3. Representation & Issue Resolution
- Represent the company in meetings with:
- Government officials
- Regulatory inspectors
- Local authorities and community representativesglassdoor.co+1
- Follow up on:
- Inspections, show-cause notices, and compliance queries
- Pending approvals that affect production, expansion, or logisticsglassdoor.co+1
- Resolve issues related to:
- Legal and regulatory permissions
- Local disputes affecting plant operations (land, access, utilities, etc.)
- Coordination between internal teams (EHS, Legal, HR, Operations) and external agenciesadzuna+1
4. Policy Monitoring & Advisory
- Monitor changes in:
- Government policies, rules, and notifications affecting steel, mining, environment, labour, and power sectors
- State and central regulations relevant to plant operationsinstagram
- Advise management on:
- Implications of new regulations
- Required actions to stay compliant
- Strategic liaison needs for new projects or expansionsglassdoor.co+1
5. Local Relationship & Network Building
- Build and maintain relationships with:
- Local government offices
- Community leaders and local bodies
- Industry associations and local stakeholdersinstagram+1
- Support smooth plant operations by:
- Ensuring good working relations with local authorities
- Helping resolve local-level issues that could disrupt operationsinstagram+1
Typical Profile & Skills
- Education: Graduate (B.Com/BA/BBA preferred); law, public administration, or compliance-related qualifications are advantageous.glassdoor.co+1
- Experience: Usually 2–5 years in liaisoning, preferably in steel, mining, heavy industry, or manufacturing.glassdoor.co+2
- Key Skills:
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Knowledge of statutory requirements in steel/mining/industrial sectors
- Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple agencies simultaneously
- Good documentation and follow-up skills
Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
