EHS Coordinator

Role Purpose:

The Construction Project EHS Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, monitoring, and promoting all Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) activities on the construction project. The role ensures compliance with legal requirements, company standards, and customer EHS expectations to foster a safe and sustainable working environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Compliance & Standards

• Ensure project operations comply with local EHS legislation, company standards, and customer EHS expectations.
• Ensure all relevant permits, licenses and certificates are in place before the commencement of an activity.
• Ensure all equipment and machinery meet both the local legislation and the company standards before they are allowed to be used on site.
• Ensure contractor employees are competent, qualified and certified for the task they are performing.
• Implement and maintain the companys EHS management system at the project level.
• Support the preparation and review of site-specific risk assessments, method statements, and safe work procedures.

2. Monitoring & Inspections

• Perform or participate in the performance of risk assessments for all construction and pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
• Conduct daily site safety walks and regular inspections to identify hazards and unsafe practices.
• Verify that subcontractors and workers follow site safety rules, PPE requirements, and safe systems of work.
• Report and track non-conformances, and support corrective/preventive actions.
• Prepare weekly and monthly EHS key updates, highlights and lowlights.

3. Incident Management

• Perform or assist in incident and near-miss reporting, investigation, and root cause analysis.
• Ensure corrective and preventive measures are implemented and communicated.
• Maintain project-level incident records and EHS statistics.

4. Training & Awareness

• Deliver site EHS inductions and toolbox talks.
• Support training programs on hazard awareness, emergency preparedness, and safe work practices.
• Promote a positive EHS culture among workers and subcontractors.

5. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain EHS documentation, including permits-to-work, inspection checklists, training records, and risk registers.
• Prepare regular EHS performance reports for submission to the Project Manager and EHS Manager.
• Ensure up-to-date records for audits and client reporting requirements.

6. Environmental Management

• Monitor and support compliance with environmental standards (e.g., waste management, noise, dust, water management).
• Report environmental incidents and coordinate mitigation measures.
• Promote sustainable construction practices in line with company and client goals.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years experience in construction EHS coordination.
• Knowledge of local construction safety legislation and best practices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage workers at all levels.
• Ability to conduct inspections, investigations, and deliver safety training effectively.

Key Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail and hazard recognition.
• Proactive approach to risk identification and problem-solving.
• Ability to influence safe behaviors and build safety culture.
• Team player, adaptable, and able to work in a dynamic construction environment.