EHS ENGINEER

About the Role

The RCF_IC_EHS ENGINEER role at Larsen & Toubro focuses on supporting and implementing the organization's EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) Integrated Management System (IMS) and project-specific EHS plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand the L&T Heavy Civil Infrastructure IC EHS Integrated Management System (IMS) and Project EHS Plan.
• Understand and promote the L&T L.I.F.E. (Live • Injury • Free • Each day) program and Zero Harm Vision.
• Stop work if unsafe practices are witnessed and report them to the concerned to initiate corrective action.
• Promote a ‘Don’t Walk by & Commitment to Action’ attitude.
• Support the Project EHS In-charge Operations.
• Be responsible and accountable for the performance of Site EHS stewards within their area.
• Co-ordinate Risk Assessment exercises in their respective areas with the Engineer in-charge for the preparation of Safe Work Methods for all activities.
• Appraise the status to the EHS in-charge for updating the project risk management register.
• Schedule and conduct monthly inspections of all types of equipment, machinery, and power tools.
• Issue GREEN CARDs for fit vehicles and RED TAGs for unfit vehicles in their respective areas.
• Conduct monthly electrical inspections jointly with P&M Electrical Engineers.
• Conduct area-wise EHS inspections weekly, referencing Safe Work Methods & EHS Inspection checklists.
• Compile weekly inspection reports and submit them to the Project EHS In-charge.
• Actively propagate EHS through hoardings, posters, and awareness sessions.
• Witness and acknowledge Pre-start verification and Briefing to the workforce.
• Conduct daily work permit audits to verify compliance against stipulated controls.
• Organize and deliver EHS training when requested.
• Generate awareness of EHS as an integral part of good management.
• Maintain effective communication with the Site EHS In-charge to ensure an adequate flow of EHS information relating to L&T Heavy Civil & Infrastructure IC EHS performance.
• Accompany Engineers/supervisors on EHS Tours.
• Support the EHS monitoring function as per the Project EHS Plan (Inspection).
• Report all incidents and conduct investigations for 6 to 8 category incidents.
• Support incident investigations for 1 to 5 category incidents.
• Attend EHS meetings when requested.
• Maintain and update the L&T L.I.F.E. EHS notice boards in their locations when requested.
• Attend EHS Orientation before going into the field.
• Prepare Sub-contractor evaluation reports on a monthly basis.
• Conduct Subcontractor meetings on a monthly basis to ensure continuous improvement in their performance.
• Motivate workmen by identifying safety-conscious workmen and issuing gifts.
• Regularly update the EHS Plan, HIRA, SWM & other IMS procedures.
• Plan in advance with site in-charges / Engineers to ensure safety arrangements.
• Co-ordinate with P&M engineers for the third-party inspection of all lifting equipment and tool tackles.
• Identify all unsafe acts / unsafe conditions, register them, and ensure timely compliance.
• Counsel workmen on their violations to ensure behavioral changes.
• Conduct emergency mock drills at regular intervals to ensure the effectiveness of site emergency arrangements.
• Conduct visitor inductions to maintain awareness for all short-time visitors.
• Maintain the required quantity of PPEs by conducting periodic stock inspections at stores.
• Update the training matrix and training masters to ensure 100% participation by both staff & workmen.
• Prepare Internal & Client Monthly EHS Statistics, verify with EHS In-charge, and send them to HQ, Client on time.
• Co-ordinate with the Client during their site visits.
• Prepare International/National level award documents.
• Co-ordinate with Admin/IR teams for periodic inspections at workmen habitats to ensure good hygiene conditions.
• Communicate with the client to raise productivity in safety aspects.
• Co-ordinate with the authorization committee to authorize various trades of workers to minimize unsafe acts.
• Carry out environmental awareness programs/campaigns.
• Identify external competent agencies and organize trade-specific training to increase competency levels.
• Co-ordinate health check-up programs on a regular basis for monitoring adverse effects on employee occupational health.
• Take new initiatives and implement them to prevent/reduce unsafe acts/conditions in a cost-effective manner.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• L&T Heavy Civil Infrastructure IC EHS Integrated Management System (IMS)
• Project EHS Plan
• L&T L.I.F.E. (Live • Injury • Free • Each day) program
• Zero Harm Vision
• Safe Work Methods
• EHS Inspection checklist
• Work permit audits
• HIRA (Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment)
• SWM (Safe Work Method)
• PPEs (Personal Protective Equipment)
• Training matrix
• Training masters
• EHS Statistics
• Occupational health monitoring

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and implement EHS policies and procedures.
• Skills in conducting inspections, audits, and investigations.
• Competency in organizing training and awareness sessions.
• Aptitude for maintaining records and preparing reports.
• Capability to coordinate with various stakeholders, including site personnel, P&M engineers, clients, and administrative teams.
• Demonstrates a proactive attitude towards safety and a commitment to continuous improvement.