Senior Officer

COMPANY :- KNIGHT FRANK

LOCATION: - BANGALORE

POSITION :- SENIOR OFFICER

For a data centre construction project , the EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) team has a critical role because the work involves high-risk activities such as electrical installation, lifting, work at height, hot work, excavation, confined spaces, and large numbers of contractors.

Key EHS responsibilities for construction safety

1. EHS Planning & Management
   • Develop and implement the project EHS Plan.
   • Establish site safety rules, procedures, and emergency arrangements.
   • Conduct project-specific risk assessments and ensure controls are implemented.
   • Set safety KPIs, targets, and reporting requirements.
2. Legal & Compliance
   • Ensure compliance with applicable Indian HSE laws, regulations, permits, and client requirements.
   • Maintain statutory records, inspections, licenses, and certificates.
   • Coordinate with authorities and auditors when required.
3. Contractor Safety Management
   • Prequalify contractors based on EHS performance and capability.
   • Review contractor EHS plans, method statements, JSA/JHA and risk assessments.
   • Conduct contractor induction before mobilization.
   • Monitor subcontractor compliance through inspections and audits.
   • Stop unsafe work when necessary.
4. Site Safety Inspection
   • Conduct daily site inspections and regular EHS audits.
   • Identify unsafe acts and unsafe conditions.
   • Track corrective and preventive actions until closure.
   • Maintain inspection and audit records.
5. High-Risk Activity Control
   Particular attention should be given to:
   • Work at height and scaffolding
   • Lifting and rigging operations
   • Electrical work and energization
   • LOTO (Lockout/Tagout)
   • Hot work and fire prevention
   • Excavation and trenching
   • Confined-space entry
   • Temporary electrical installations
   • Heavy equipment/mobile plant
   • Chemical handling
   • Roof and floor openings
   • HVAC, generator, UPS and battery installation
   • Testing and commissioning activities
6. Permit-to-Work (PTW) System
   • Establish and control permits for hot work, confined space, electrical work, excavation, work at height, lifting, etc.
   • Verify that required isolations and precautions are in place before work starts.
   • Close permits after completion and verification.
7. Electrical Safety
   • Ensure temporary and permanent electrical systems are properly controlled.
   • Verify grounding/earthing, protection devices and electrical panels.
   • Implement LOTO and electrical isolation procedures.
   • Control access during energization and commissioning.
   • Establish clear electrical safety boundaries and warning signage.