Project Site EHS manager cum Plant EHS manager

Phase 2 – Operational Site | Site EHS Manager Accountabilities

• Collaborate with Central Engg/EHS team in finalisation of Project scope, Design house reviews and execution of the Greenfield Capex safety budget @$ 1.5 MM.
• Lead the site's overall EHS performance and governance, partnering with Plant Leadership and BU/Regional EHS to establish priorities, objectives, KPIs and improvement plans.
• Prepare and execute the annual EHS AOP, including key EHS initiatives, capability-building plans, resources and improvement projects.
• Ensure implementation and continual improvement of GEHSMS, including applicable standards, procedures, critical risk controls and site EHS requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable EHS statutory requirements, including maintenance of licenses, permits, statutory records and submissions through applicable compliance portals, and liaison with DISH, Pollution Control Board, Fire Authorities and other government bodies.
• Ensure effective implementation of Permit-to-Work, risk assessment and Management of Change processes, with field verification of critical controls and high-risk activities.
• Drive compliance with MESS, Hazardous Energy/LOTO, Machine Safety, Electrical Safety, Process Safety, Chemical Safety and other applicable critical risk requirements.
• Conduct site EHS inspections, GEHSMS self-assessments, internal audits and compliance audits, and ensure timely closure and sustainability of identified actions.
• Ensure timely incident, near-miss and good-catch reporting and investigation, including root-cause analysis, corrective actions and communication of learnings.
• Conduct regular Safety Committee meetings and EHS management reviews, including review of hazards, near misses, incidents, audit findings, critical risks and action status.
• Maintain Fire Protection, Emergency Response and Crisis Management systems, including emergency preparedness, mock drills, response team capability and readiness of fire protection systems.
• Coordinate with FM Global to maintain site HPR requirements, close recommendations and ensure completion of required annual FM Global visits/reviews.
• Ensure effective environmental compliance and performance, including ETP operations, wastewater treatment and discharge parameters, air emissions, hazardous waste, solid waste, chemical management and applicable environmental monitoring.
• Ensure effective Contractor EHS Management, including contractor qualification, onboarding, induction, training, PTW compliance, risk assessment, field verification and performance monitoring.
• Plan and conduct EHS training, awareness and capability-building programs for employees, contractors and critical EHS roles, including statutory training requirements.
• Maintain accurate EHS documentation, records and reporting, including myEHS, statutory submissions, audit records, incident records, compliance status and EHS performance dashboards.
• Monitor and publish EHS performance reports, including leading and lagging indicators, trends, action closure and key risks, and provide regular updates to Plant Leadership and BU/Regional EHS.
• Build employee participation and a strong EHS culture through safety campaigns, leadership engagement, hazard identification, good catches, near-miss reporting and proactive safety initiatives.
• Ensure adequate EHS resources and capability, including team structure, competency development, succession and bench planning to meet site requirements.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, HR, Quality, Sustainability and other functions to integrate EHS into projects, MOC, operational changes, productivity initiatives and business decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement and benchmarking of site EHS performance, using audit findings, incident learnings, risk trends and best practices to strengthen operational discipline and sustain GEHSMS compliance
• 8–10 years of EHS experience, with significant exposure to large-scale construction, Greenfield/Brownfield projects, manufacturing industries.
• Engineering degree with a recognized EHS qualification, such as RLI/CLI or equivalent; NEBOSH preferred.
• 3+ years of construction/project EHS experience, preferably on mid-to-large capital projects with multiple contractors & work fronts.
• Strong knowledge of construction safety, contractor management, risk assessment, PTW, hazardous energy, lifting, work at height, excavation, electrical safety, fire protection and emergency response.
• Working knowledge of environmental management and statutory compliance for construction and manufacturing sites.
• Experience establishing EHS systems and capability in a new site/project environment.
• Strong influencing, stakeholder management, communication and coaching skills.
• Proficiency in Tamil Language.