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EHS Planning & Implementation

• Develop, implement, and maintain a Project EHS Management Plan covering all phases: Construction, Pre-commissioning, Commissioning, and Handover.
• Establish clear safe systems of work, risk assessments (HIRA/JSA/JHA), and method statement reviews for all construction activities.
• Ensure compliance with Novonesis global EHS standards, local statutory regulations, and best industry practices.
• Construction & Contractor Safety Management
• Lead EHS oversight for all contractors and subcontractors on site.
• Define and enforce contractor EHS pre-qualification, onboarding, and induction processes.
• Monitor day-to-day site activities to ensure compliance with:
• Work at height
• Lifting and crane operations
• Excavation and civil works
• Electrical safety
• Confined space entry
• Hot work and permit-to-work systems
• Exercise authority to stop unsafe work and drive immediate corrective actions.
  
  

Risk Management & Incident Prevention

• Proactively identify safety risks, unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions.
• Drive near-miss reporting, unsafe act reporting, and safety observations culture.
• Lead incident and near-miss investigations using root cause analysis and ensure effective CAPA closure.
• Track EHS KPIs, trends, and leading indicators.
  
  

Emergency Preparedness & Medical Management

• Develop and implement Emergency Response Plans (ERP) for fire, medical emergencies, rescue operations, chemical spills, and natural disasters.
• Plan and conduct mock drills and emergency simulations.
• Ensure availability and effectiveness of:
• On-site medical facilities and qualified doctors
• Fully equipped ambulance
• First aid stations
• Clearly marked assembly points and evacuation routes
  
  

Labour Law & Statutory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws and construction-related statutes, including:
• Building & Other Construction Workers (BOCW) Act
• Contract Labour Act
• Minimum Wages Act
• Working hours, welfare, and hygiene requirements
• Ensure proper registration, records, statutory displays, and welfare facilities for contract labour.
  
  

Control & Site Discipline

• Define and control site entry and exit procedures for workers, contractors, visitors, and vehicles.
• Ensure worker identification, safety induction records, and access authorization.
• Coordinate with security teams to maintain discipline and safety compliance.
  
  

Environmental Management During Construction

• Ensure effective construction waste management, including segregation, storage, and disposal.
• Monitor dust suppression, noise control, wastewater management, and spill prevention.
• Ensure compliance with environmental permits, conditions, and commitments.
  
  

Training, Awareness & Safety Culture

• Plan and conduct:
• Safety induction programs
• Daily toolbox talks
• Specialized safety training programs
• Organize Safety Week, campaigns, and EHS awareness initiatives.
• Promote strong worker participation and ownership of safety.
  
  

Audits, Inspections & Reporting

• Conduct regular EHS inspections, audits, and contractor assessments.
• Prepare and present:
• Weekly and monthly EHS reports
• Safety dashboards and KPIs
• Management review presentations
• Act as the primary EHS interface with statutory authorities, auditors, and inspectors.

• Basic Qualifications
• • 15–20 years of relevant EHS experience
  • Minimum 8+ years in large Greenfield construction projects
  • Experience in Pharma, Biologics, Chemical, FMCG, or large industrial infrastructure projects preferred
• Candidate profile
• • Strong understanding of construction project lifecycle
  • Proven experience managing EHS in multi-contractor, high-risk construction environments
  • Deep knowledge of Indian labour laws and statutory safety requirements
  • Strong leadership presence with authority to enforce safety
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience working with EPC/EPCM contractors and statutory consultants
  • NEBOSH / IOSH or equivalent certification preferred
  • First Aid and Emergency Response certification desirable

Challenges in position

• Aligning multi-block schedules across teams, vendors, and contractors
• Enforcing zero-harm culture across multiple contractors
• Preventing LTIs and high-risk incidents in a fast-paced construction environment
• Ensuring full statutory and labour law compliance
• Managing safety during simultaneous high-risk activities
• Driving proactive reporting of near-misses and unsafe conditions
• Maintaining discipline, access control, and site-wide safety standards
• Responding effectively to emergencies and regulatory inspections
  
  

Our purpose guides the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.

Opportunities for everyone

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We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

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