EHS

PeopleStrong; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleStrong is seeking an EHS leader to plan and execute audits across projects, ensuring compliance with local and international standards. The role focuses on strengthening audit frameworks, tracking corrective actions, and aligning EHS initiatives with business goals.

The incumbent will collaborate with EHS teams, project managers, and leadership, while liaising with regulatory authorities and clients to maintain transparent compliance reporting and performance.

Qualifications

• BE, MTech and PGDIS or equivalent in industrial safety.
• Experience planning and conducting EHS audits.
• Knowledge of local and international safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute EHS audits across projects.
• Monitor compliance with legal and organizational EHS standards.
• Develop and refine audit frameworks and checklists.
• Track and verify corrective actions for audit findings.
• Align EHS initiatives with business objectives.
• Communicate findings to clients and stakeholders.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities during inspections and audits.
• Mentor EHS team members and drive best practices.
• Stay updated on EHS regulations and industry trends.

Skills

EHS Audits

Risk Assessment

Regulatory Compliance

Stakeholder Mgmt

Education

BE

MTech

PGDIS

Job description

EHS ISO ISO 14001 Risk Assessment Occupational Health Construction Safety Industrial Safety

Bachelor of Engineering (BE) Master of Technology (MTech) Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Safety (PGDIS)

Job Description

Project Leadership and Execution

Plan and execute EHS audits across projects.

Monitor compliance with legal and organizational EHS standards.

Develop and refine audit frameworks and checklists.

Track and verify corrective actions for audit findings.

Strategic Business Growth

Align EHS compliance initiatives with businessobjectives.

Highlight opportunities to enhance safety and reduce risks.

Strengthen client trust through robust compliance mechanisms.

Position compliance excellenceasa competitive advantage.

Stakeholder Management

Collaborate with EHS teams, project managers, and leadership.

Communicate findings and recommendations to clients.

Liaise with regulatory authorities during inspections and audits.

Maintain transparency in compliance reporting and performance.

Leadership and Team Development

Conduct workshops and training on compliance standards.

Mentor EHS team members to enhance their skills.

Foster teamwork and share best practices within the EHS function.

Stay updated on EHS regulations and industry trends.

Compliance and Safety

Ensure adherence to local, national, and international EHS laws.

Review incidents toidentifyroot causes and recommend solutions.

Assess emergency preparedness plans and suggest improvements.

Promote a strong safety culture across projects.

Recommend updates to EHS policies based on audit findings.