EHS Head

Reporting to: Senior Management

Business: Residential Real Estate

Location: Bangalore

At Total Environment, we love creating experiences that touch the senses and evoke emotions. Intricate and vibrant experiences that have depth and character, created with passion and sensitivity. Our inspiration comes from nature and the deep-rooted cultural heritage of our beautiful planet.

Since 1996, we have been designing, building and managing some of the best homes in the world. We currently have 8 projects with around 4500 custom designed, furnished homes as well as commercial and institutional buildings, covering a total saleable area of approximately 14 million square feet under construction at Bangalore, Pune and Hyderabad.

Role Purpose

We are looking for young passionate individuals who focus towards developing a systematic and organized approach to following and complying with environmental, health & safety regulations, managing waste and / or reducing the business’ carbon footprints. The individual should be able lead / head / direct the EHS function at corporate level and be responsible / accountable to its implementation across all projects of the company.

Scope

• Should be able to independently design, develop and establish the EHS Management System, formulate Policy documents, EHS Plan, Operational Control Procedures and associated EHS documents, along with having a working knowledge of SDG & ESG Compliances.
• Should be proficient in establishing HIRA (Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment) and EIA (Environment Impact Assessment).
• Should be able to ensure compliance with statutory / legal requirements and be able to liaise well with Government Agencies, Contractor / Vendor / Consultants, Third Party / NABL accredited labs besides others.
• Should be able to effectively engage & co-ordinate with Management / Operations Teams / Procurement / HR / other departments and internally within the team.
• Should be able to carry out & ensure effective inspections / assessments / audits in order to eliminate / minimize incidents / accidents.
• Develop, conduct & ensure effective and regular training and EHS activities like mock drills & awareness programs are carried out periodically.

Responsibilities

• Create & set-up EHS procedures & policy and direct / oversee their compliance in accordance with applicable statutes, legal requirements and local government laws & standards.
• Conduct JSA (Job Safety Analysis) and ensure compliance with Safe Operating Procedures.
• Ensure setting up of labor camps / crèches for site workers & their children, as per guidelines laid down in BOCW Act, 1996.
• Ensure setting up of EHS Committees for applicable projects for regular monthly reviews on EHS aspects or conduct monthly EHS review meetings with Site Teams.
• Ensure housekeeping across all project sites.
• Liaise with government authorities and ensure work done complies with BOCWA Act, 1996, OHSAS and other applicable laws and standards.
• Establish Work Permit System & its implementation, ensure compliance with the EHS guidelines & objectives, & identification of hazards and assessment & mitigation of the risks / aspects and impacts
• Ensure periodic medical checkups for workers engaged under hazardous operations, and that First Aid box and First Aiders are available as applicable.
• Drive, direct and conduct EHS motivational and promotional activities.
• Develop & ensure training programs like EHS Induction, Tool Box Talks, Job Specific training, Fire Fighting, First Aid training, & others based on ISO 14001 & 45001 for staff and workers are conducted regularly.
• Ensure Third Party inspections / certification of all lifting tools, power tools, tackles & equipment for safe condition; ensure correct erection of scaffolds and ladders prior to use; and ensure use of safety full body harness for work at height.
• Review / evaluate projects for Unsafe Acts / Unsafe Conditions and to ensure working is as per EHS / Legal / BOCWA / OHSAS & contractual requirements / local / government laws and provide effective resolution in case of non-conformance.
• Conduct EHS inspections / assessments / audits; investigate accidents / incidents, raise NCRs & provide appropriate solutions, including recommendations for corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure EHS related documents like Legal Register, Operational Control Procedure (OCP), HIRA, EIA, Near Miss, Incident & Accident Report, Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), Monthly EHS Reports besides others are created and maintained at all times.
• Conduct meetings with Site Operations Team / Contractors at regular intervals to review the EHS procedures, emergency preparedness, use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs), and to discuss & resolve Safety concerns and suggest improvements.
• Ensure timely generation / completion of communication to Management / audit reports / equipment testing & calibration reports etc., as per established protocol.

Accountability

• Independently design, develop, establish and implement the EHS Management System
• Ensure a healthy and safe work environment.
• Ensure compliance to all statutory and legal requirements.

You will create an impact if:

• Establish and implement a robust EHS Management System.
• Ensure a zero-accident workplace.
• Bring a visible improvement in implementation of EHS compliances and use of PPEs.
• Motivate and train staff and workers to ensure a healthy, safe and environmentally compliant workplace.

Requirements

• 15-22 years of experience
• Degree / diploma from a government recognized university in industrial safety with one paper on construction safety, or B.Sc. in Physics / Chemistry and Math, or Diploma in Engineering
• Should have independently handled multiple construction sites. Should have worked with high rise buildings. Experience in residential projects will be an added advantage.
• Should have knowledge of ISO 14001:2004, 45001:2018.
• Should preferably be a certified HSS Lead Auditor
• Should have excellent communication and clear analytical, and business writing skills
• Should be computer proficient with excellent presentation, MS-Excel and MS-Word skills