EHS Officer

Symmetrics

Hyderabad, Bengaluru

On-site

INR 800,000 - 1,200,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Medical Insurance

Parental Leave

Gratuity & PF

Leave benefits

Training & leadership

Job summary

Symmetrics is seeking an EHS Officer to lead safety and environmental programs across Bangalore and Hyderabad sites. You will drive site safety, ensure compliance with local regulations, and promote a sustainable safety culture with project stakeholders.

The role requires 3–5 years in construction safety, a safety degree or diploma, and certifications like NEBOSH IGC or IOSH Managing Safely. Expect growth through proactive training and cross-site collaboration.

Qualifications

3–5 years in building construction safety management.
Diploma or degree in engineering/ industrial/ construction safety.
Knowledge of legal requirements in construction.
Experience with HSE training activities.
Knowledge of EAIM (Environment Aspects and Impact).
HIRA risk assessment experience.
Knowledge of NBC, BOCWA, BOCWR, NFPA and Indian Labour Act.
Strong interactive/people management.

Responsibilities

Support Project Managers to lead the site safety management system daily.
Monitor work permits and safety checklists on site.
Ensure safe construction activities with PMC/Client for an accident-free site.
Apply EHS standards incl. ISO 14001 & 45001.
Develop and deploy Risk Assessment and Control methods.
Conduct EHS audits of contractors and ensure compliance.
Promote awareness on high-risk activities with JSA.
Prepare weekly EHS status reports for project owners.
Enforce PPE usage across sites.
Lead toolbox talks and safety promotions on site.
Participate in internal safety reviews with stakeholders.
Implement Emergency Preparedness Plan on project site.
Liaise with govt authorities to comply with laws & standards.
Ensure all activities meet statutory and legal requirements.
Oversee third-party inspections for tools/equipment per Indian standards.

Skills

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Safety audits

OSH training

HIRA

Regulatory compliance

Education

Diploma/degree in safety

NEBOSH IGC

IOSH Managing Safely

Job description

EHS Officer

Location: Bangalore & Hyderabad

EHS Officer - Responsible for the development and implementation of required environmental, occupational health and safety (EHS) programs and procedures to maintain the safety and health of the employees on site. Also complying with good environmental practices applicable for local regulations at the project site. Drive the safety initiatives in the project and ensure compliance to company & statutory safety requirements for the site and build a sustainable culture of safety

What we're looking for

To support Project Managers to lead the site safety management system on day-to-day activities.
Monitoring the work permits & safety checklist at site to ensure a safe working environment.
Ensuring the safe construction activities in coordination with PMC/Client to ensure accident-free site.
Understanding of standards relating to EHS including ISO 14001 & 45001.
Developing and deploying methods and technologies for Risk Assessment and Control.
Investigations and running EHS Audits of various contractors working on site and confirm adherence to EHS practices.
Awareness on high-risk job activities like hot work, height work, confine space work with JSA (Job Safety Analysis) is a must.
Preparing weekly reports on site EHS status and presenting the same to project owners
Strict adherence to PPE and its applicability on various sites
Conducting various EHS promotional activities on site and conducting toolbox meetings in order to create awareness on the safety measures.
Conducting and participating in internal safety meeting reviews with various project stakeholders
Implementation of Emergency Preparedness Plan on the project site.
Liaison with govt authorities and ensure work done complies with BOCWA act, 1996 and other applicable laws & standards.
Ensure all work activities carried out at site comply with applicable statutory and legal requirements.
Ensure third party inspection/certification for tools and equipments as applicable in Indian labour standards.

EHS Officer must have

Minimum 3-5 years of experience in the building construction industry with relevant experience of managing safety for construction/ interior projects.
Diploma or degree in engineering / industrial / construction safety or a related discipline.
Knowledge of legal and other requirements related to construction industry.
Training & HSE activities.
Should have working knowledge of Environment Aspects and Associated Impact (EAIM)
Identify impact using Hazzard identification and risk assessment HIRA
Knowledge on NBC, BOCWA, BOCWR, NFPA & Indian labour act.
Interactive Management

Qualifications

Bachelors degree/Diploma in construction safety / 30 Hrs OSHA certification in construction safety is a must / NEBOSH IGC/IOSH Managing Safely

How youll grow

Your personal and professional development are important to us. As a company thats constantly redefining the boundaries of possibility, well challenge you to push yourself, accelerate your ambitions and rise to the new level of excellence. As you connect with our visions, youll be rewarded with countless opportunities to experience new things and enhance your abilities.

What youll get