Chief Environment Health & Safety Engineer_Bid Position

It has been more than 60 years since SYSTRA has garnered expertise that spans the entire spectrum of Mass Rapid Transit System. SYSTRA India’s valuable presence in India roots back to 1957, where SYSTRA worked on the electrification of Indian Railways. Our technical excellence, holistic approach and the tremendous talent provides a career that puts people who join us at the heart of improving transportation and urban infrastructure efficiency.

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Context

In India, SYSTRA is an international consulting and engineering company operating in the fields of Metros, High Speed Rail, Railways, Roads, Buildings, Urban planning, and Water Infrastructure for public and private organizations.

Our unique expertise is backed with a reputation built through technical excellence delivered on projects. Our fully integrated services are tailored to plan and manage projects using proven best practices.

In India, the launch of the first line of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) in 2002, put SYSTRA on the map as a key partner for mass transit lines in the country and initiated a longstanding partnership with DMRC. Since then, SYSTRA has been involved in more than 80% of metro projects in India in all major Indian cities – Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Surat, Nagpur, Kochi and Hyderabad.

The collective team competence built up in the two decades in the metro business renders us capable of delivering innovative, reliable, cost-competitive Project Management solutions adhering to the highest standards of safety and quality.

We are seeking applications for the position of Chief Environment Health & Safety Engineer for PMC Service for Property Development & Miscellaneous Works in Southern Region.

Missions/Main Duties

• EHS Leadership

  • Develop, implement, and manage the Project EHS Plan in line with local regulations, international standards (such as ISO 14001 and ISO 45001), and client requirements.
  • Lead and mentor the project’s EHS team to ensure a consistent and proactive approach to safety and environmental management.

• Compliance & Risk Management

  • Ensure that all project activities comply with statutory EHS standards and industry best practices.
  • Conduct regular EHS risk assessments, audits, and inspections across the project site.
  • Identify hazards, evaluate risks, and develop mitigation strategies.

• Training & Awareness

  • Organize and conduct EHS induction, training, and refresher sessions for all project staff, contractors, and site visitors.
  • Promote a culture of safety through awareness campaigns, toolbox talks, and engagement activities.

• Incident Management

  • Oversee incident/accident reporting, investigation, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
  • Maintain records of incidents, near-misses, and track trends for ongoing improvement.

• Documentation & Reporting

  • Ensure EHS documentation, permits, and regulatory reports are up-to-date and accurate.
  • Prepare and present EHS performance reports, dashboards, and compliance updates for management and clients.

• Environmental Management

  • Supervise environmental monitoring and ensure compliance with environmental management plans (EMPs).
  • Coordinate waste management, pollution control, and sustainability initiatives as per project and legal requirements.

• Stakeholder Coordination

  • Liaise with local authorities, clients, contractors, and community representatives on EHS matters.
  • Attend project meetings and represent EHS interests during project reviews and audits.

Profile/Skills

• Master’s degree in industrial safety.
• Graduate in Civil Engineering or Equivalent. & PG Diploma in industrial Safety.
• More than 15 years of experience.
• Ability to work within a culturally diverse organization, recognizing and respecting differences.
• Ability to problem solve, especially in an integrated project delivery environment, applying industry best practices.

We commit to put people who join us at the heart of improving transportation and urban infrastructure efficiency. As we are growing, this is time to be a part of this challenging adventure. It’s not a job - it’s a career!