Site EHS-Lead

Larsen & Toubro; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

The Site EHS Lead will oversee all Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) aspects of a large-scale Green Hydrogen project, spanning construction, commissioning and operations readiness, ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering a global safety culture.

Working with the Site Construction Manager and Head of EHS, the role implements EHS and Sustainability initiatives on site, leads governance across EPC contractors, and drives high-risk activity controls, PTW, LOTO and incident

Responsibilities

• Lead EHS governance across multiple EPC contractors, ensuring strict adherence to site safety protocols.
• Manage safety in high-density manpower environments with strong contractor control and supervision.
• Drive implementation of Safety induction & training programs, Incident reporting, investigation & RCA, Safety audits, inspections, and KPIs.
• Lead Process Safety Management (PSM) implementation across all systems and conduct Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) for critical units.
• Oversee high-risk commissioning activities: Electrical energization, Pressure & leak testing, Nitrogen purging and inerting.
• Develop and implement site-wide EHS Management Systems - ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.

Job description

Role Purpose

The Site EHS Lead will be responsible for leading and managing all Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) aspects of a large-scale Green Hydrogen project. The role spans across construction, commissioning, and operational readiness, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and establishing a strong safety culture aligned with global standards. Site EHS Lead shall closely work with Site Construction Manager and Head-EHS to implement EHS & Sustainability initiatives in the project site.

Key Responsibilities

Construction Phase

Lead EHS governance across multiple EPC contractors, ensuring strict adherence to site safety protocols. Manage safety in high-density manpower environments with strong contractor control and supervision.

Oversee critical high-risk activities: Heavy lifting & rigging, Working at heights & scaffolding, Excavation & confined space entry.

Drive implementation of Safety induction & training programs, Incident reporting, investigation & RCA, Safety audits, inspections, and KPIs.

Commissioning Phase

Lead Process Safety Management (PSM) implementation across all systems. Conduct & lead Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) for Electrolyser Stacks, Gas separation & Purification units (EPU), Hydrogen & Oxygen Compression & storage systems.

Oversee high-risk commissioning activities: Electrical energization (HT/LT systems), Pressure & leak testing (pneumatic/hydro), Nitrogen purging and inerting.

Ensure strict compliance with Permit to Work (PTW) systems and Lock-Out Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures.

Operations Readiness Phase

Develop and implement site-wide EHS Management Systems - ISO 14001 (Environmental) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety).

Manage process safety risks involving: Hydrogen (flammability/explosion risks), Oxygen handling, Corrosive electrolytes (KOH) and Water treatment chemicals.

Ensure compliance and regulatory liaison with: State Pollution Control Board (SPCB), PESO (Chief Controller of Explosives).

Drive long-term safety culture transformation and continuous improvement programs.