EHS Head – Business Unit (WET IC)

Larsen & Toubro

Chennai District

On-site

INR 4,000,000 - 6,500,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Chennai is seeking an EHS Head to lead environmental, health, and safety strategies. This role involves ensuring compliance with safety regulations, implementing ISO standards, and fostering a proactive safety culture. The ideal candidate will drive EHS initiatives, provide leadership to teams, and engage with governmental bodies on compliance matters. Candidates should have a background in EHS management and a commitment to developing a zero-incident workplace culture.

Qualifications

Proven leadership experience in Environmental, Health, and Safety management.
Strong understanding of statutory EHS compliance requirements.
Experience with ISO standards in EHS management.

Responsibilities

Drive the implementation of EHS policies and programs across the business unit.
Ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
Lead root cause analyses of incidents and implement corrective measures.
Champion a culture of safety and zero tolerance for accidents.

Skills

Leadership

Risk management

Compliance with EHS regulations

Training and development

Strategic planning

ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 implementation

Job description

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The Head – EHS (Business Unit) is responsible for leading and driving the Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) strategy and programs across the BU. The role ensures full compliance with applicable statutory, regulatory, and corporate EHS requirements while fostering a proactive safety culture that aims for zero incidents. This leadership position provides strategic direction, ensures the integration of EHS principles into all business processes, and partners with BU leadership to enhance operational excellence through robust risk management, training, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role also represents the BU in external forums, audits, and regulatory interactions, reinforcing L&T’s commitment to sustainability, safety, and environmental stewardship.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and monitor BU-level EHS policies, programs, and objectives aligned with corporate strategy and statutory requirements.
Drive implementation of ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 standards and ensure continual improvement of the EHS Management System (EHSMS).
Identify and assess potential risks and establish preventive and control measures.
Lead root cause analyses of incidents and ensure timely corrective and preventive actions.
Implement engineering controls and process improvements for permanent risk mitigation.
Ensure full compliance with applicable environmental, occupational health, and safety regulations.
Liaise with government authorities and statutory bodies for compliance, audits, and inspections.
Maintain up-to-date records, reports, and documentation as per internal and external audit requirements.
Monitor and analyze EHS performance indicators and present monthly dashboards and reports to BU leadership.
Drive digital initiatives and implement innovative tools for EHS monitoring, reporting, and analytics.
Conduct regular audits and workplace inspections to identify and eliminate unsafe conditions and practices.
Develop and conduct EHS training, workshops, and awareness programs to build competency and safety ownership across the workforce.
Champion a 'Zero Tolerance' and 'Accident-Free' culture within the BU.
Provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring to EHS teams across projects.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional leaders to embed EHS in planning and execution.
Represent BU at internal and external EHS forums, conferences, and industry associations.
Drive participation in national and international EHS awards and benchmarking programs to enhance organizational reputation.