Lead - EHS

Location: Dholera, Gujarat

Department: Data Center Projects

Reports To: Head - Projects / Head - EHS

Role Overview

The Lead - EHS will be responsible for driving Environment, Health & Safety initiatives across Data Center construction and operations projects. The role involves developing and implementing EHS strategies, ensuring statutory compliance, promoting a strong safety culture, minimizing risks, and maintaining world-class safety standards throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Civil) or related discipline.
• Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety from a recognized institute.
• NEBOSH IGC, IOSH, or equivalent international certification preferred.
• Safety certifications and statutory qualifications will be an added advantage.

Experience

• 8-14 years of experience in EHS management within large construction or infrastructure projects.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Data Centers, Mission Critical Facilities, Industrial Projects, Power, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, or Large Infrastructure Projects.
• Strong experience in contractor safety management and high-risk construction activities.
• Proven track record of implementing and driving EHS excellence programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and implement EHS management systems across Data Center construction and operational sites.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable safety, health, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop site-specific safety plans, risk assessments, HIRA/JSA, emergency response plans, and safe work procedures.
• Conduct regular safety inspections, audits, and compliance assessments.
• Monitor contractor safety performance and ensure adherence to EHS requirements.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Drive safety awareness campaigns, toolbox talks, training programs, and behavioral safety initiatives.
• Review work permits, method statements, and project execution plans from an EHS perspective.
• Monitor critical activities such as work at height, lifting operations, electrical works, confined space entry, excavation, and hot work.
• Track and report EHS KPIs, leading indicators, and compliance metrics to management.
• Coordinate with project, engineering, construction, and operations teams to ensure safe project delivery.
• Promote sustainability and environmental compliance practices throughout project execution.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Construction Safety Management
• Environmental Compliance
• Risk Assessment & Hazard Identification
• Incident Investigation & RCA
• Safety Audits & Inspections
• Contractor Safety Management
• Emergency Response Planning
• Permit-to-Work System
• Behaviour-Based Safety (BBS)
• EHS Training & Awareness
• ISO 45001 & ISO 14001 Standards
• Stakeholder Management

Preferred Industry Background

• Data Center Developers & Operators
• Mission Critical Infrastructure
• Hyperscale Data Centers
• EPC Organizations
• Industrial & Manufacturing Projects
• Power & Energy Projects
• Large Commercial & Infrastructure Developments

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Zero Fatality and Lost Time Injury (LTI) Performance.
• Reduction in Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR).
• EHS Compliance Score.
• Contractor Safety Performance.
• Closure of Audit Findings within Defined Timelines.
• Safety Training Effectiveness and Participation.
• Environmental Compliance and Sustainability Metrics.