RCF Safety (EHS)
Larsen and Toubro · Bengaluru · onsite · Posted 1d ago
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About this role
Position Title: EHS Engineer / EHS Manager
Department / Function: Environment, Health & Safety (EHS)
Cadre: Applicable across all cadres
Position Reports To: EHS Manager / EHS Head / Project Head, as applicable
The role is responsible for providing effective EHS support and guidance to project execution teams, identifying workplace hazards, assessing risks, implementing preventive and corrective measures, monitoring EHS performance, conducting training and audits, managing incidents and ensuring emergency preparedness.
The position aims to achieve a safe and healthy working environment, prevent occupational injuries and illnesses, minimise environmental impact and facilitate achievement of organisational EHS objectives and benchmark performance.
The role may cover one or more of the following EHS specialisations based on project requirements:
Department / Function: Environment, Health & Safety (EHS)
Cadre: Applicable across all cadres
Position Reports To: EHS Manager / EHS Head / Project Head, as applicable
- Job Purpose
The role is responsible for providing effective EHS support and guidance to project execution teams, identifying workplace hazards, assessing risks, implementing preventive and corrective measures, monitoring EHS performance, conducting training and audits, managing incidents and ensuring emergency preparedness.
The position aims to achieve a safe and healthy working environment, prevent occupational injuries and illnesses, minimise environmental impact and facilitate achievement of organisational EHS objectives and benchmark performance.
- Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
- EHS Management System and Policy Implementation
- Ensure implementation of the organisational EHS policy, standards, procedures and Integrated Management System (IMS) at project sites.
- Establish, implement and maintain project-specific EHS plans, procedures, guidelines and work instructions.
- Ensure alignment of site EHS practices with organisational requirements and applicable statutory provisions.
- Facilitate implementation of ISO 45001 – Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems and ISO 14001 – Environmental Management Systems, as applicable.
- Communicate EHS objectives, responsibilities and performance expectations to project teams, subcontractors and other stakeholders.
- Provide EHS guidance and support to project management and execution teams for effective implementation of safety and environmental practices.
- Promote a proactive EHS culture and ensure ownership of safety responsibilities across all levels.
- Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
- Identify workplace hazards and assess associated risks arising from construction, installation, operation and maintenance activities.
- Prepare, review and facilitate implementation of project-specific risk assessments and Job Safety Analysis (JSA).
- Ensure preparation and approval of method statements, risk assessments and safe work procedures before commencement of critical activities.
- Identify high-risk activities such as work at height, lifting operations, excavation, confined space entry, electrical works, hot work and work involving heavy equipment.
- Recommend suitable control measures in accordance with the hierarchy of controls.
- Monitor implementation and effectiveness of identified risk control measures.
- Review risk assessments whenever there are changes in work methods, site conditions, equipment or project requirements.
- Coordinate with execution teams to eliminate unsafe conditions and prevent incidents.
- Site EHS Implementation and Monitoring
- Monitor implementation of EHS requirements across project sites, work fronts, construction activities and support facilities.
- Conduct routine site inspections, safety observations and workplace assessments.
- Ensure compliance with safe work practices, approved method statements and permit-to-work systems.
- Monitor safety arrangements for scaffolding, formwork, excavation, lifting operations, electrical installations, machinery and work at height.
- Ensure proper housekeeping, access control, barricading, signage and safe movement of personnel and equipment.
- Identify unsafe acts and unsafe conditions and ensure timely corrective and preventive action.
- Coordinate with site engineers, supervisors, subcontractors and workmen for effective implementation of EHS requirements.
- Stop or escalate unsafe work activities where there is an imminent risk to personnel, property or the environment.
- EHS Training, Awareness and Competency Development
- Identify EHS training requirements based on project activities, workforce profile and associated risks.
- Develop and implement project-specific EHS training and awareness programmes.
- Conduct induction training for employees, subcontractors, workmen and visitors.
- Organise toolbox talks, safety campaigns, awareness programmes and specialised training for high-risk activities.
- Ensure appropriate training and competency verification for personnel involved in lifting, scaffolding, electrical works, confined space entry, work at height and other critical activities.
- Develop training materials and safety communication programmes suited to site-specific requirements.
- Monitor training attendance, competency records and effectiveness of training interventions.
- Promote employee and subcontractor participation in EHS initiatives and safety improvement programmes.
- Incident Reporting, Investigation and Corrective Action
- Ensure timely reporting and documentation of accidents, injuries, near misses, dangerous occurrences and environmental incidents.
- Coordinate incident investigation to identify root causes, contributing factors and gaps in existing control measures.
- Prepare incident investigation reports and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
- Monitor implementation and closure of corrective actions within defined timelines.
- Analyse incident trends and identify recurring hazards and areas requiring improvement.
- Ensure reporting and escalation of serious incidents in accordance with organisational and statutory requirements.
- Share incident learnings and safety alerts across project teams to prevent recurrence.
- Monitor leading and lagging EHS performance indicators.
- Emergency Preparedness and Response
- Establish, implement and maintain project-specific emergency preparedness and response procedures.
- Identify potential emergency scenarios such as fire, structural collapse, lifting accidents, electrical incidents, chemical spills, medical emergencies and natural disasters.
- Prepare emergency response plans, evacuation procedures and emergency communication protocols.
- Ensure availability and accessibility of emergency equipment, firefighting systems, first-aid facilities and rescue arrangements.
- Organise periodic emergency drills, mock exercises and evacuation drills.
- Coordinate with project management, security, medical facilities, local emergency services and relevant authorities, as required.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of emergency drills and implement improvement measures.
- Ensure emergency response teams and designated personnel are adequately trained.
- Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene
- Monitor occupational health risks arising from construction activities and workplace exposure.
- Coordinate implementation of occupational health surveillance and periodic medical examinations, as applicable.
- Identify and monitor exposure to dust, noise, vibration, hazardous substances, fumes and other occupational hazards.
- Ensure appropriate ventilation, housekeeping, sanitation, drinking water and welfare facilities at project sites.
- Monitor use and adequacy of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Promote occupational health awareness, hygiene practices and prevention of work-related illnesses.
- Coordinate with medical and occupational health professionals for assessment and management of workplace health risks.
- Environmental Management and Sustainability
- Ensure implementation of project-specific environmental management plans and applicable environmental requirements.
- Monitor waste management, segregation, storage, transportation and disposal practices.
- Ensure control of dust, noise, emissions, wastewater discharge and other environmental impacts.
- Monitor consumption of water, energy and other natural resources and identify opportunities for conservation.
- Coordinate management of hazardous materials, chemicals, oils and other environmentally sensitive substances.
- Monitor environmental aspects and impacts arising from project activities and ensure implementation of control measures.
- Coordinate environmental inspections, monitoring and statutory reporting, wherever applicable.
- Promote environmental awareness, resource efficiency and sustainable construction practices.
- Ensure timely reporting and closure of environmental observations and non-compliances.
- Statutory Compliance and Regulatory Coordination
- Ensure identification and compliance with applicable EHS laws, rules, regulations, codes and statutory requirements.
- Maintain a statutory compliance register and monitor validity of relevant licences, permits, certificates and approvals.
- Coordinate statutory inspections, audits and visits by regulatory authorities.
- Ensure maintenance of mandatory EHS records, registers, reports and statutory documentation.
- Monitor compliance with applicable building, construction, labour, fire, electrical and environmental safety requirements.
- Coordinate with project management and relevant departments for closure of statutory observations and compliance gaps.
- Keep project teams updated on relevant changes in EHS legislation and regulatory requirements.
- EHS Audits, Inspections and Performance Monitoring
- Prepare and implement project-specific EHS audit and inspection schedules.
- Conduct periodic EHS audits, workplace inspections and compliance assessments.
- Monitor proactive and reactive EHS performance indicators.
- Track key parameters such as incident frequency, severity, near misses, unsafe observations, training coverage, audit findings and corrective action closure.
- Prepare EHS performance reports, dashboards and MIS for project and management reviews.
- Identify performance gaps and facilitate corrective and preventive action with operations teams.
- Coordinate internal audits, external audits, certification audits and client EHS assessments.
- Monitor implementation and effectiveness of EHS improvement initiatives.
- Benchmark site performance against organisational targets and industry practices.
- Subcontractor and Workforce EHS Management
- Ensure subcontractors and agencies comply with organisational and project-specific EHS requirements.
- Review subcontractor EHS plans, risk assessments, method statements and competency records.
- Ensure EHS induction and training for subcontractor personnel and workmen.
- Monitor subcontractor safety performance through inspections, audits and periodic reviews.
- Ensure availability and use of appropriate PPE, tools, equipment and safety arrangements.
- Coordinate with subcontractors for incident reporting, investigation and corrective action closure.
- Evaluate subcontractor EHS performance and escalate repeated non-compliance.
- Promote accountability and participation of subcontractor management in site safety initiatives.
- Permit-to-Work and High-Risk Activity Management
- Establish and monitor implementation of permit-to-work procedures for identified high-risk activities.
- Ensure permits are obtained, reviewed and authorised before commencement of relevant activities.
- Monitor safe execution of hot work, confined space entry, work at height, excavation, electrical isolation, lifting and other critical operations.
- Ensure implementation of lockout/tagout (LOTO) and isolation procedures, wherever applicable.
- Verify availability of competent personnel, equipment, emergency arrangements and risk control measures.
- Conduct periodic verification of permit compliance and ensure closure of permits after completion of work.
- Coordinate with execution teams to ensure proper control of simultaneous operations and interface risks.
- EHS Documentation, MIS and Management Review
- Maintain EHS plans, risk assessments, method statements, inspection records, training records and statutory documentation.
- Prepare daily, weekly and monthly EHS reports and performance dashboards.
- Monitor implementation status of audit observations, incident actions and improvement plans.
- Maintain records of accidents, near misses, safety observations, environmental incidents and compliance status.
- Present EHS performance and key risk areas during project and management review meetings.
- Ensure timely submission of EHS data and updates in designated organisational systems.
- Maintain proper documentation for audits, client reviews and statutory inspections.
- EHS Culture and Continuous Improvement
- Promote a positive EHS culture through leadership engagement, workforce participation and regular awareness initiatives.
- Encourage reporting of near misses, unsafe conditions and potential hazards without fear of reprisal.
- Facilitate safety committees, EHS campaigns, safety weeks and other engagement programmes.
- Identify opportunities to improve EHS practices, systems and site performance.
- Introduce suitable preventive initiatives, safety innovations and best practices.
- Share lessons learned and benchmark practices across projects.
- Encourage accountability and visible EHS leadership among project management, employees and subcontractors.
- Team Management and Stakeholder Coordination
- Guide and coordinate EHS officers, engineers, supervisors and other EHS personnel, as applicable.
- Allocate responsibilities and monitor performance of the EHS team.
- Coordinate with Project Managers, Construction, Planning, Quality, HR, Security, Medical and other functional teams.
- Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors, external agencies and statutory authorities on EHS matters.
- Provide technical advice and support to project management for EHS-related decisions.
- Ensure adequate EHS manpower, resources and facilities in line with project requirements.
- Promote knowledge sharing, competency development and continuous improvement within the EHS team.
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Effective implementation of organisational EHS policy and project-specific EHS management systems.
- Compliance with applicable statutory requirements, organisational standards and project EHS procedures.
- Reduction in workplace accidents, injuries, near misses and occupational health incidents.
- Improvement in proactive safety indicators and closure of unsafe observations.
- Timely completion of EHS inspections, audits and corrective actions.
- Effectiveness of hazard identification, risk assessment and implementation of control measures.
- Training coverage and competency compliance for employees, subcontractors and workmen.
- Effective emergency preparedness and performance during mock drills.
- Environmental compliance, waste management and reduction of environmental incidents.
- Subcontractor EHS performance and compliance.
- Timely reporting, investigation and closure of incidents.
- Accuracy and timely submission of EHS MIS, statutory records and management reports.
- Improvement in overall site EHS performance and safety culture.
- Educational Qualification
- Full-time Engineering Graduate or Diploma in Civil / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or other relevant engineering discipline.
- Diploma in Industrial Safety from a recognised / approved institution.
- NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) or equivalent recognised EHS qualification will be an added advantage.
- Relevant certification or training in ISO 45001, ISO 14001, risk assessment, incident investigation, fire safety, occupational health and emergency management will be beneficial.
- Experience
- Relevant experience in Environment, Health & Safety management in construction, infrastructure, industrial, building or EPC projects.
- Exposure to implementation of EHS management systems, site safety monitoring, risk assessment, training, audits and statutory compliance.
- Experience in high-rise buildings, residential, commercial, industrial, infrastructure or large-scale construction projects will be relevant.
- Exposure to subcontractor EHS management, incident investigation, emergency preparedness and environmental management.
- Experience in handling EHS teams, project-level EHS systems and stakeholder coordination will be an added advantage, depending on the position.
- Scope of responsibility, decision-making authority, team management and functional ownership shall be commensurate with the cadre and assigned position.
- Functional / Technical Competencies
- Knowledge of EHS management systems and implementation practices.
- Understanding of ISO 45001 – Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems.
- Understanding of ISO 14001 – Environmental Management Systems.
- Knowledge of applicable occupational safety, health, environmental and construction-related legislation.
- Hazard identification, risk assessment and Job Safety Analysis (JSA).
- Preparation and review of method statements and safe work procedures.
- Knowledge of permit-to-work systems and high-risk activity management.
- Incident reporting, investigation, root cause analysis and corrective action.
- EHS audits, inspections, compliance monitoring and performance measurement.
- Emergency preparedness, fire safety and disaster response.
- Occupational health, industrial hygiene and PPE management.
- Environmental aspects and impacts, waste management and pollution control.
- Subcontractor EHS management and workforce safety training.
- Preparation of EHS MIS, dashboards, reports and statutory documentation.
- Knowledge of relevant EHS standards, codes and best practices applicable to construction and project operations.
- Behavioural Competencies
- Teamwork and collaboration.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Positive attitude and proactive approach.
- Leadership and influencing skills.
- Decision-making and problem-solving.
- Empathy and workforce engagement.
- Planning, organising and time management.
- Ownership and accountability.
- Attention to detail and compliance orientation.
- Ability to influence stakeholders and enforce safe work practices.
- Adaptability to changing project conditions.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and safety excellence.
- Role Applicability
The role may cover one or more of the following EHS specialisations based on project requirements:
- Occupational Health & Safety – Site safety, risk management and workplace safety.
- Environmental Management – Waste management, pollution control and environmental compliance.
- EHS Management Systems – ISO 45001, ISO 14001, IMS and compliance management.
- Construction Safety – High-rise construction, lifting, scaffolding, excavation, formwork and other construction activities.
- Fire & Emergency Management – Fire prevention, emergency preparedness, evacuation and response.
- Industrial Hygiene & Occupational Health – Workplace exposure, health surveillance and welfare.
- EHS Audit & Compliance – Internal audits, client audits, statutory compliance and corrective actions.
- Subcontractor EHS Management – Contractor safety, workforce competency and performance monitoring.
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Pollution ControlFire safetyISO 14001Waste managementOccupational healthIncident Investigationperformance measurementISO 45001job safety analysisRisk AssessmentCompliance MonitoringEHS AuditsEmergency Managementpermit-to-work systemsEHS Management SystemsPPE Management
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