Job Summary:

We are looking for a proactive and knowledgeable Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Officer to join our team. The EHS Officer will be responsible for ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations to promote a safe and healthy work environment. This role requires excellent problem-solving skills, a solid understanding of regulatory requirements, and the ability to foster a safety-conscious culture within the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Verify site conditions and authorize work permits (Hot work, Height work, Confined Space Work, Lifting) – to coordinate between contractor and the Client to avoid delays.
• Carry out work site inspection and report deviations. – to communicate to site team, prepare reports
• Support E&M to prepare SOPs, SMPs and ensure SOPs are aligned and teams are trained in the SOPs.
• Prepare database of work permits issued and track closure on daily basis. Emphasis on housekeeping and the work locations are clear from obstructions, debris etc.
• Inspect portable tools brought by contractors for safe operation and approve for site entry.
• Ensure timely closure of audit findings and update to the Client team on the status of actions.
• Conduct daily tool box talks for contract workers and maintain records
• Conduct EHSS orientation for contract workers and maintain records
• Maintain training records of contractors and ensure trainings are conducted as per plan
• Identify unsafe act/conditions at site, report in system and take action for closure
• Inspection of scaffolds erected by contractors for working at height, Inspection of crane etc. (lifting tools and tackles – all forms as per local regulations)
• Monitoring work activities at site for safe execution / compliance to work procedures
• Inspection of E&M Team PPE and coordinate with contract management to ensure quality PPE are provided to team.
• Conduct Job Safety Analysis, HIRA of project activities along with engineers and provide training to workers.
• Conduct refresher safety trainings to contractor workers
• Monitor and provide EHSS support to weekend (Saturdays, extensions, holidays) work activities by various contract personnel. Issuing work permits to work activities and conduct toolbox talk.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health, Safety, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in EHS management or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and other relevant regulatory requirements.
• Certification in safety or environmental management (e.g., NEBOSH, OSHA, ISO 14001, ISO 45001) is highly preferred.
• Proven experience in conducting safety audits, risk assessments, and accident investigations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to train and influence employees at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects simultaneously.