EHS Officer

Larsen & Toubro; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Larsen & Toubro is urgently hiring Safety Officers for a transmission line project in Kuwait to manage health, safety and environmental issues during assembly, construction, stringing and commissioning of high‑voltage power lines.

The role focuses on supervising site safety, enforcing PTW systems, conducting HIRA, leading toolbox talks and investigations, with a strong emphasis on electrical hazards and fall protection across live projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or related field.
• NEBOSH IGC and IOSH Managing Safely preferred.
• 5–10 years of EHS experience on power transmission lines or electrical infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Supervise piling activities and inspect worksites, tower assembly, erection, stringing and excavation daily.
• Conduct Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments for high‑risk activities.
• Enforce Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems and monitor electrical safety requirements.
• Lead daily toolbox talks and safety inductions for site workers.
• Investigate accidents and near‑misses, write reports, and recommend fixes.
• Maintain safety records and audit logs, and monitor EHS statistics weekly/monthly.

Skills

EHS experience

Electrical hazards knowledge

HIRA

Fall protection

Site communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or related field

Tools

PTW systems

Job description

Urgent hiring of safety officers for a transmission line project to manage health, safety, and environmental issues during the assembly, construction, stringing, and commissioning of high-voltage power lines.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervision of piling activities
• Inspect worksites, tower assembly activities, tower erection, stringing, stringing equipment, and excavation works daily.
• Conduct Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (HIRA) for high-risk activities like working at heights on towers and working near energized lines.
• Enforce Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems and monitor adherence to internal and local electrical safety requirements.
• Lead daily toolbox talks, safety inductions, and specialized awareness programs for site workers.
• Investigate accidents, near-misses, and injuries, then write reports and recommend corrective fixes.
• Maintain safety records, audit logs, and weekly/monthly EHS statistics

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field.
• Preferred EHS credentials include NEBOSH IGC, IOSH Managing Safely
• 5 to 10 years of EHS experience, with specific hands-on background in power transmission lines, switchyards, or electrical infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical hazards, fall protection, emergency response, and effective site communication.