Location: Mumbai

Experience:

Extensive experience in EV Bus/Trucks/Cars Fleet Management, Charging Infrastructure, Fleet Safety, and Road Safety Systems, with strong exposure to large-scale fleet operations.

Key Responsibilities

EHS & Road Safety Strategy

- Design and implement an integrated EHS & Road Safety strategy aligned with company objectives, regulatory requirements, and best-in-class mobility safety standards.

- Drive a zero-fatality, zero-major-incident culture across EV bus/Trucks/Car fleet operations.

- Embed road safety, fleet safety, and EV-specific safety controls into daily operations and decision-making.

Fleet Safety & Road Safety Leadership

- Lead end-to-end Fleet Safety Management Systems (FSMS) covering:

- EV Bus/Trucks/Cars operations

- Driver safety & behavior monitoring

- Defensive driving & fatigue management

- Speed management, route risk assessment, and incident prevention

- Develop and implement Road Safety Policies, SOPs, and risk assessment frameworks for EV bus operations.

- Oversee incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions related to road accidents, near misses, and vehicle safety events.

- Drive adoption of telematics, ADAS, CCTV, and driver monitoring systems to enhance fleet and road safety.

- Work closely with operations teams to improve vehicle uptime without compromising safety standards.

EV Fleet & Charging Infrastructure Safety

- Ensure safe operations of EV buses/Trucks/Cars, depots, charging infrastructure, and battery systems.

- Develop safety protocols for:

- High-voltage systems





- Battery handling & thermal risk

- Charging stations & depot safety

- Emergency response for EV-related incidents

- Coordinate with OEMs, charging partners, and maintenance teams on EV-specific safety standards and audits.

Regulatory Compliance & EHS Governance

- Ensure compliance with environment, health, safety, and transport regulations, including road transport and motor vehicle safety norms.

- Streamline EHS & road safety processes to ensure effective, business-oriented management of risks and controls.

- Supervise implementation and effectiveness of EHS & Fleet Safety Management Systems (ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and relevant transport safety standards).

- Lead statutory inspections, external audits, and regulatory interactions with authorities, auditors, and consultants.

KPIs, Reporting & Leadership Engagement

- Define and track EHS & Road Safety KPIs, including:

- Accident frequency & severity

- Near-miss reporting

- Driver safety scores

- EV safety incidents

- Regulatory compliance metrics

- Report regularly on safety performance, trends, risks, and improvement actions to senior leadership, Management Board, and key stakeholders.

- Coordinate EHS & road safety reporting with internal stakeholders,



including Corporate Controlling and Operations.

Training, Culture & Capability Building

- Design and deploy robust driver safety, road safety, and EV safety training programs, including:

- Defensive & predictive driving

- EV-specific emergency response

- Fatigue, distraction, and substance-abuse prevention

- Build a strong safety-first culture across drivers, technicians, and operations teams through continuous engagement and awareness programs.

Benchmarking & Thought Leadership

- Conduct benchmarking studies on fleet safety, EV Bus/Trucks/Cars safety, and road safety practices across mobility and transport sectors.

- Represent the company in industry forums, road safety initiatives, and mobility safety platforms at national and international levels.

Key Requirements

- 15+ years of experience in EHS, Road Safety, and Fleet Safety Management, preferably in EV buses/Trucks, public transport, logistics, or large commercial vehicle fleets.

- Strong hands-on experience in fleet operations, driver safety programs, accident investigation, and telematics-driven safety systems.

- Deep understanding of EV safety risks, charging infrastructure safety, and high-voltage systems.

- Proven ability to manage large driver populations and multi-location fleet operations.

- Strong stakeholder management skills with regulators, OEMs, auditors, and internal leadership.

- Qualification in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Transport Safety, or a related field is preferred.

📌 General Manager EHS | EV Fleet | Road Safety (Mumbai)
🏢 Wikilabs India
📍 Mumbai