EHS / Safety Manager – Greenfield Construction Project.

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EHS Planning & Implementation

• Develop, implement, and maintain a Project EHS Management Plan covering all phases: Construction, Pre-commissioning, Commissioning, and Handover.

• Establish clear safe systems of work, risk assessments (HIRA/JSA/JHA), and method statement reviews for all construction activities.

• Ensure compliance with Novonesis global EHS standards, local statutory regulations, and best industry practices.

• Construction & Contractor Safety Management

• Lead EHS oversight for all contractors and subcontractors on site.

• Define and enforce contractor EHS pre-qualification, onboarding, and induction processes.

• Monitor day-to-day site activities to ensure compliance with:

• Work at height

• Lifting and crane operations

• Excavation and civil works

• Electrical safety

• Confined space entry

• Hot work and permit-to-work systems

• Exercise authority to stop unsafe work and drive immediate corrective actions.
  

Risk Management & Incident Prevention

• Proactively identify safety risks, unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions.

• Drive near-miss reporting, unsafe act reporting, and safety observations culture.

• Lead incident and near-miss investigations using root cause analysis and ensure effective CAPA closure.

• Track EHS KPIs, trends, and leading indicators.
  

Emergency Preparedness & Medical Management

• Develop and implement Emergency Response Plans (ERP) for fire, medical emergencies, rescue operations, chemical spills, and natural disasters.

• Plan and conduct mock drills and emergency simulations.

• Ensure availability and effectiveness of:

• On-site medical facilities and qualified doctors

• Fully equipped ambulance

• First aid stations

• Clearly marked assembly points and evacuation routes
  

Labour Law & Statutory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws and construction-related statutes, including:

• Building & Other Construction Workers (BOCW) Act

• Contract Labour Act

• Minimum Wages Act

• Working hours, welfare, and hygiene requirements

• Ensure proper registration, records, statutory displays, and welfare facilities for contract labour.
  

Control & Site Discipline

• Define and control site entry and exit procedures for workers, contractors, visitors, and vehicles.

• Ensure worker identification, safety induction records, and access authorization.

• Coordinate with security teams to maintain discipline and safety compliance.
  

Environmental Management During Construction

• Ensure effective construction waste management, including segregation, storage, and disposal.

• Monitor dust suppression, noise control, wastewater management, and spill prevention.

• Ensure compliance with environmental permits, conditions, and commitments.
  

Training, Awareness & Safety Culture

• Plan and conduct:

• Safety induction programs

• Daily toolbox talks

• Specialized safety training programs

• Organize Safety Week, campaigns, and EHS awareness initiatives.

• Promote strong worker participation and ownership of safety.

Audits, Inspections & Reporting

• Conduct regular EHS inspections, audits, and contractor assessments.

• Prepare and present:

• Weekly and monthly EHS reports

• Safety dashboards and KPIs

• Management review presentations

• Act as the primary EHS interface with statutory authorities, auditors, and inspectors.

• Basic Qualifications

• • 15–20 years of relevant EHS experience

  • Minimum 8+ years in large Greenfield construction projects

  • Experience in Pharma, Biologics, Chemical, FMCG, or large industrial infrastructure projects preferred

• Candidate profile

• • Strong understanding of construction project lifecycle

  • Proven experience managing EHS in multi-contractor, high-risk construction environments

  • Deep knowledge of Indian labour laws and statutory safety requirements

  • Strong leadership presence with authority to enforce safety

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

  • Experience working with EPC/EPCM contractors and statutory consultants

  • NEBOSH / IOSH or equivalent certification preferred

  • First Aid and Emergency Response certification desirable

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  Challenges in position

• • Aligning multi-block schedules across teams, vendors, and contractors

  • Enforcing zero-harm culture across multiple contractors

  • Preventing LTIs and high-risk incidents in a fast-paced construction environment

  • Ensuring full statutory and labour law compliance

  • Managing safety during simultaneous high-risk activities

  • Driving proactive reporting of near-misses and unsafe conditions

  • Maintaining discipline, access control, and site-wide safety standards

  • Responding effectively to emergencies and regulatory inspections
    

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