Environmental Health and Safety Engineer

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Roles & Responsibilities:

1. Compliance & Implementation

• Ensure full compliance with ADB Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS 2009), national EHS regulations, and project-specific environmental management plans (EMP).
• Implement workplace health & safety policies, risk assessments, and environmental management systems at project sites.

2. Monitoring & Reporting

• Conduct daily site inspections to monitor environmental, health, and safety compliance.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual EHS reports for submission to project authorities, consultants, and ADB as per prescribed formats.
• Maintain accident/incident logs and ensure timely reporting to relevant stakeholders.

3. Risk & Hazard Management

• Identify potential hazards and unsafe practices; recommend corrective/preventive actions.
• Develop and enforce site-specific safety plans, emergency preparedness, and disaster response strategies.

4. Training & Capacity Building

• Organize toolbox talks, safety drills, and training sessions for workers, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Build awareness among staff and laborers on occupational health, hygiene, and environmental safeguards.

5. Stakeholder Coordination

• Liaise with ADB safeguard specialists, project management consultants (PMC), contractors, and government agencies on EHS matters.
• Support grievance redress mechanism by addressing community and worker concerns related to environment and safety.

6. Documentation & Audits

• Maintain all permits, licenses, and statutory clearances related to EHS.
• Assist in internal and external audits conducted by ADB/independent agencies.
• Ensure corrective action implementation from audit findings.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelors / Masters degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or related field.
• NEBOSH / IOSH / OSHA certification preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years' experience in EHS management on large-scale infrastructure projects (ADB/World Bank/Multilateral funded projects preferred).
• Strong knowledge of Indian EHS legislation and international best practices.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and training skills.

Key Competencies:

• Proactive risk management approach.
• Strong leadership and team coordination ability.
• Commitment to sustainable development and community engagement.

Preferred candidate profile

We only require candidate having done MSC in envoirment sciences with minimum 5 years of experience in construction industry