Environmental Health and Safety Officer

Position: EHS Officer
Location1: Kaliabor, Assam

Qualification: Diploma or BE/B. Tech in Civil Engineering

Experience: BE/B. Tech with 5 Years, Diploma with 8 Years

Employment Type: Renewable Contractual (12 Months)

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and supervise construction and commissioning activities to ensure compliance with Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) standards, project specifications, and statutory requirements.
• Oversee the implementation of Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs), Health & Safety Management Plans (HSMPs), and other environmental safeguards, while identifying risks and recommending corrective actions.
• Conduct regular site inspections, safety walks, audits, and compliance assessments to maintain safe working conditions and adherence to project requirements.
• Implement and monitor hazard identification, risk assessment, and control measures to prevent accidents and unsafe work practices.
• Support the implementation, monitoring, and documentation of Certificates of Compliance (CoCs) and other regulatory obligations.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and non-conformities, prepare investigation reports, and recommend preventive and corrective actions.
• Coordinate and deliver safety training, toolbox talks, awareness programs, and capacity-building initiatives for project personnel and contractors.
• Assist the EHS team in preparing environmental, health, safety, and compliance reports for regulatory authorities and funding agencies, including World Bank and SEIAA requirements.
• Liaise with contractors, project stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective implementation of EHS requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure that renovation works are completed in accordance with approved designs, quality standards, environmental requirements, and safety regulations, contributing to the successful handover of facilities fit for operation and use.

Essential Candidate Requirement:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with a minimum of 5 years of relevant site experience, or Diploma in Civil Engineering with a minimum of 8 years of relevant site experience in an EHS role.
• Proven experience in construction supervision and EHS management for infrastructure, institutional, healthcare, or building construction projects.
• Hands-on experience in the construction of multi-storied buildings and related site operations.
• Strong knowledge of Occupational Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) regulations, standards, and industry best practices.
• Experience in implementing Environmental Management Plans (EMPs), ESMPs, and construction-phase environmental controls.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct safety audits, inspections, incident investigations, and risk assessments.
• Knowledge of contractor safety management, hazard identification, and emergency response procedures.
• Strong reporting, documentation, and communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with project stakeholders.
• Experience working on government-funded, multilateral-funded, or large-scale infrastructure projects will be an added advantage.
• Professional certifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA, or equivalent safety qualifications will be preferred.