Environmental Health and Safety Officer

Mumbai Port

About the Role

The Environmental Health and Safety Officer is a full-time, on-site role responsible for overseeing and implementing EHS policies and procedures to ensure a safe and compliant working environment across port operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments, safety inspections, and audits of facilities, equipment, and work practices.
• Identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver safety trainings.
• Maintain incident and near-miss records.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness and response activities.
• Support regulatory reporting and documentation.
• Collaborate with operational teams, contractors, and management to promote a safety culture.
• Monitor environmental impacts.
• Ensure adherence to national and international EHS standards.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Health & Safety, Occupational Health, and Workplace Safety skills.
• Environment Health and Safety (EHS) expertise, including risk assessment, incident investigation, and implementation of corrective and preventive measures.
• NEBOSH or equivalent recognized safety certification.
• Skills in regulatory compliance, documentation, and reporting related to national and local health, safety, and environmental laws.
• Effective communication and training skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Practical understanding of port or maritime operations.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH or equivalent recognized safety certification.
• Relevant academic qualifications such as a diploma or degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field are beneficial.
• Prior experience in heavy industry, logistics, maritime, or infrastructure environments is advantageous.
• Familiarity with emergency response planning and implementation is advantageous.