Chief Safety Expert
The scope of services includes Project Management works for Mumbai Project, based at Mumbai, India. Role extensively involves supporting client in review and supervision works.
- Lead and oversee all Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) activities across the Metro Rail Project in compliance with contractual requirements, statutory regulations, and international best practices.
- Develop, implement, and monitor the Project Safety Management Plan, Emergency Response Plan, Traffic Management Plan, and other safety-related procedures for the project.
- Advise the Client and PMC Team on safety strategies, policies, risk mitigation measures, and safety improvement initiatives throughout the project lifecycle.
- Review and approve Contractors' Health & Safety Plans, Risk Assessments, Method Statements (RAMS), Job Hazard Analyses (JHA), and emergency preparedness procedures.
- Conduct regular safety inspections, audits, and assessments of construction sites, depots, stations, viaducts, tunnels, and associated project facilities.
- Monitor contractors' compliance with applicable safety regulations, contract specifications, metro rail safety standards, and environmental requirements.
- Lead accident, incident, and near-miss investigations, identify root causes, recommend corrective actions, and ensure effective closure of observations.
- Minimum 15-20 years of experience in construction safety, with significant experience in Metro Rail, Railway, Infrastructure, Tunnel, Viaduct, Depot, or Transportation Projects.
- Experience in a Project Management Consultancy (PMC) role on major metro rail projects preferred.
- Thorough knowledge of Indian safety regulations, international HSE standards, and metro construction safety requirements.
- Professional certifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH, Diploma/Degree in Industrial Safety, CSP, ISO 45001 Lead Auditor, or equivalent shall be preferred.