Manager - EHS - Construction/Infrastructure

Anil K Singh is hiring an EHS Manager for their Chennai office to oversee Environment, Health & Safety activities in construction projects. The role involves managing EHS compliance, developing training programs, conducting site inspections, and leading a team of EHS officers. Candidates should have a relevant engineering degree, NEBOSH/IOSH certification, and over 10 years of experience in EHS management for large infrastructure projects.
AN MNC firm is hiring an EHS Manager who will be overall in-charge for supporting and managing Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) activities for the project and directly reporting to Head - EHS India. He/She will closely work with the Data center Projects team and with general contractors and Key Stakeholders. Exp of working in a Construction/Project Based Environment is non negotiable

Expectations

- Oversees implementation of EHS policies, standards, procedures and construction specific plans for the specified projects and region; Manage EHS regulatory compliance for projects with in depth knowledge of BOCW and relevant regulations

- Develop and deliver EHS training material and trainings to the affected including staff Subcontractor(s) and management team

- Prepare and implement specific EHS Program in alignment with company programs including the operations of the data centers and construction projects

- Conduct trade specific and High-Risk Activities training and coaching as per schedule;

- Have good experience in managing 'Fit-out' work of a greenfield projects

- Plan and Lead incident/accident prevention activities and programs to develop proactive EHS culture

- Maintain and review EHS performance data, perform data analysis to identify trends of Near Misses and Potential Incidents (unsafe behaviours and conditions) and areas to focus for improvements

- Organise and conduct weekly, monthly EHS meetings with project EHS teams and track action items;

- Support incident/accident investigation to gather facts, conduct root cause analysis and recommend preventive and corrective actions;

- Review and uphold site EHS plans, Permit to Work system for High Risk Activities, Methods of Statements, Safe Operating Procedures for construction and fit-out activities;

- Conduct site inspection and audits to ensure compliance, implementation and feel of safe behaviours and practices at project sites;

- Complete Hazard identification and risk assessment for typical construction activities and ensure implementation of recommends control measures;

- Review Contractors Risk management and Construction activities plan, identify the weakness and gaps and challenge the feasibility and practicality of controls;

- Develop and implement construction EHS related programs and policies for safe execution and safe working such as house rules, recognition and reward, labor camps etc.

- Develop the regional EHS team and define / demarcate roles and responsibilities of EHS team;

- Develop and drive strong proactive EHS culture & safe behavior;

- Lead, Manage and Mentor EHS Officers team to enforce safe practices and reduce non compliance.

Skills/Exps

- B.E./B.Tech in Environmental/Civil/Mechanical/Safety Engineering

- Advance Diploma in Safety/EHS - NEBOSH / IOSH or NICMAR or equivalent

- More than 10-12 years of experience in managing EHS activities for construction of large infrastructure projects.

- Experience of managing a team of 3 to 5 EHS officer/Engineers.

- Hands on experience of manging and reviewing EHS risk and controls for construction high risk activities such Excavation, heavy lifting, Trenching, Hot Workrs , Working at Heights, Confined Space etc.

- Experience in Fit-outs work of a large site engaging and managing multiple partners/vendors from different backgrounds

- Good knowledge of ISO14001, SO45001 and OHSA.

- Strong understanding and knowledge of compliance with BOWC and other statutory requirements;

- Should have implemented EHS standards at an engineering industry and at construction projects;

- Strong Client facing and Contractor/suppliers management experience and able to interact and communicate effectively with senior level management;