EHS Officer

Job Description – EHS Officer (Environment, Health & Safety)

Position: EHS Officer
Experience: 6–8 Years
Location: Hyderabad
Industry: Construction
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking a proactive and experienced EHS Officer with 6–8 years of experience to oversee Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) operations across project sites. The candidate will be responsible for implementing safety policies, conducting inspections, ensuring regulatory compliance, promoting a safety culture, and minimizing workplace risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor EHS policies, procedures, and safety management systems.
• Conduct regular site safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with local HSE regulations, client requirements, and company standards.
• Organize toolbox talks, safety inductions, and awareness training programs for employees and contractors.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions, and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor work permits, confined space entry, work at height, hot work, lifting operations, and other critical activities.
• Ensure proper use of PPE and adherence to safety procedures at the workplace.
• Prepare and maintain EHS documentation, reports, records, and statutory compliance documents.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness drills and response activities.
• Monitor environmental aspects including waste management, pollution control, and sustainability initiatives.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory authorities on EHS matters.
• Support management in achieving EHS performance targets and KPIs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as NEBOSH IGC, IOSH, OSHA, or equivalent will be preferred.
• Minimum 6–8 years of relevant EHS experience in construction, infrastructure, industrial, or manufacturing projects.

Required Skills

• Health, Safety & Environmental Management
• Risk Assessment & Hazard Identification
• Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
• Emergency Response Planning
• Safety Audits & Inspections
• Permit-to-Work (PTW) System
• Regulatory Compliance & Documentation
• Training & Safety Awareness Programs
• Strong Communication & Leadership Skills
• MS Office and Reporting Tools

Preferred Experience

• Experience in large-scale construction or industrial projects.
• Knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Experience managing contractor safety and client safety requirements.
• Familiarity with statutory and government EHS regulations.

Benefits:

• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person