EHS Manager – BESS Projects Safety & Compliance

Larsen & Toubro Limited; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Larsen & Toubro Limited in Saudi Arabia seeks an EHS Specialist to lead safety programs for BESS projects. You will develop policies, conduct risk assessments, and implement controls.

You will coordinate with project teams, perform audits and training, ensure local regulatory compliance and adherence to international standards, and deliver periodic EHS reports to management. This role requires hands-on site presence, incident investigations, and continuous improvement of safety performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor EHS policies, procedures, and project-specific safety plans for BESS projects.
• Ensure compliance with applicable local regulations, client requirements, and international EHS standards.
• Conduct risk assessments, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA), and method statement reviews.
• Oversee safety during BESS installation, battery container handling, electrical works, testing, commissioning, and energization.
• Ensure appropriate controls for electrical hazards, arc flash, lockout/tagout (LOTO), working at height, lifting operations, and confined spaces.
• Develop and implement emergency response plans for battery thermal runaway, fire, smoke, electrolyte leakage, and other battery-related hazards.
• Coordinate with project managers, construction teams, commissioning teams, subcontractors, and clients on EHS matters.
• Conduct regular site inspections, safety audits, toolbox talks, and EHS training programs.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions; implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor subcontractor safety performance and ensure compliance with project EHS requirements.
• Maintain EHS documentation, inspection reports, incident records, safety statistics, and compliance registers.
• Monitor waste management, environmental protection, spill prevention, and hazardous material handling.
• Lead EHS meetings, safety campaigns, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure adequate emergency equipment, fire protection systems, first-aid facilities, and evacuation arrangements are available at site.
• Prepare and submit periodic EHS performance reports to project management and clients.

Job description

Larsen & Toubro Limited in Saudi Arabia seeks an EHS Specialist to lead safety programs for BESS projects. You will develop policies, conduct risk assessments, and implement controls.

You will coordinate with project teams, perform audits and training, ensure local regulatory compliance and adherence to international standards, and deliver periodic EHS reports to management. This role requires hands-on site presence, incident investigations, and continuous improvement of safety performance.