The EHS Manager will be responsible for implementing and driving Environmental, Health & Safety programs across large-scale Data Centre construction projects. The role will ensure compliance with statutory requirements, AdaniConnex EHS standards, contractor safety management, risk mitigation, incident prevention, and safety culture development to achieve zero harm objectives during project execution.

The incumbent will partner with project teams, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders to ensure safe construction practices across Civil, Structural, MEP, Electrical, Mechanical, ELV, Telecom, Testing & Commissioning, and Infrastructure works.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Management

- Implement project EHS management systems, procedures, and standards.
- Ensure compliance with statutory, client, and organizational EHS requirements.
- Conduct risk assessments, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), HIRA, Method Statement reviews, and Permit-to-Work audits.

- Monitor critical activities including

- Working at Heights

- Lifting Operations

- Hot Work
- Excavation & Trenching

- Confined Space Entry

- Electrical Works

- Crane Operations
- Testing & Commissioning Activities
- Drive behavioral safety programs and safety culture initiatives.

Contractor Safety Management
- Conduct contractor EHS evaluations and onboarding.
- Review contractor safety plans, manpower competency records, certifications, and training compliance.
- Ensure contractor adherence to AdaniConnex EHS standards.
- Conduct regular contractor performance reviews and safety inspections.
- Monitor and improve contractor safety KPIs.

Site Inspections & Compliance
- Perform routine site safety inspections and audits.
- Identify unsafe acts and unsafe conditions and ensure timely closure.
- Monitor compliance with PPE requirements and safety procedures.
- Ensure implementation of corrective and preventive actions.

Incident Investigation
- Lead incident reporting, investigation, and root cause analysis.
- Prepare investigation reports and corrective action plans.




- Monitor closure of safety observations and incident action items.
- Track and report safety performance metrics.

Emergency Preparedness
- Develop and maintain site emergency response plans.

- Conduct mock drills covering

- Fire Emergencies

- Medical Emergencies

- Evacuation Scenarios

- Electrical Incidents

- Chemical Spill Response
- Coordinate with external emergency response agencies.

Environmental Management
- Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and permit conditions.
- Monitor waste management, water management, noise control, air quality, and sustainability initiatives.
- Support implementation of environmental monitoring programs.
- Maintain environmental records and compliance documentation.

Training & Capability Building
- Conduct EHS inductions for employees and contractors.
- Organize toolbox talks, safety campaigns, awareness programs, and specialized trainings.
- Develop competency enhancement programs for contractor workforce.
- Promote safety leadership among supervisors and project managers.

Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain EHS registers, audit reports, inspection records, permits, and statutory documentation.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly EHS performance reports.
- Develop dashboards for management review.
- Support internal and external audits.

Key Deliverables
- Zero Fatality and Zero Major Incident Culture.
- Compliance with statutory and organizational EHS requirements.
- Reduction in TRIR, LTIFR, and safety observations.
- Effective contractor safety management.
- Timely closure of audit findings and corrective actions.




- Strong safety culture and workforce engagement.
- Successful EHS audits and compliance assessments.

Educational Qualification

Mandatory

- B.E./B.Tech (Any Engineering Discipline)

Preferred
- Diploma / Degree in Industrial Safety
- PG Diploma in Industrial Safety (PDIS)
- Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety
- Environmental Management Qualification

Certifications (Preferred)
- NEBOSH IGC
- IOSH Managing Safely
- ISO 45001 Lead Auditor
- ISO 14001 Lead Auditor
- First Aid & Emergency Response
- Fire Safety Certifications

Experience

Total Experience

10-15 Years

Relevant Experience

Minimum 5 years in large-scale construction projects

Preferred Industries

- Data Centre Construction
- Mission Critical Facilities
- Industrial Construction
- Power Projects
- Infrastructure & EPC Projects
- Semiconductor Projects
- Manufacturing Facilities
- Oil & Gas Projects

Required Technical Competencies
- Construction Safety Management
- HIRA / JSA / Risk Assessment
- Permit-to-Work Systems
- Working at Height Safety
- Electrical Safety
- Fire & Life Safety
- Lifting & Rigging Safety
- Contractor Safety Management
- Incident Investigation & RCA
- Emergency Response Planning
- Environmental Compliance
- ISO 45001 & ISO 14001
- Statutory EHS Compliance
- Audit & Inspection Management

Behavioral Competencies
- Safety Leadership
- Stakeholder Management
- Communication & Influencing Skills
- Problem Solving
- Analytical Thinking
- Decision Making
- Training & Coaching
- Attention to Detail
- Team Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution

Preferred Candidate Profile
- Proven experience managing EHS on projects exceeding 500 Cr.
- Experience in hyperscale Data Centre, industrial, power, or mission-critical construction projects.
- Solid exposure to multiple contractors and large workforce management.
- Hands-on experience with commissioning and high-risk construction activities.
- Ability to drive a proactive safety culture in fast-paced project environments

📌 EHS Manager - Data Centre (Dholera)
🏢 Adani Group
📍 Dholera