Site Project EHS Lead - KSA

Job PurposeDevelop, deploy and manage Site EHS & Environment Sustainability processes and systems for projects to meet the Annual Operating Plan for the Site whilst minimizing the EHS risks inherent to Site Operations; ensure safety and occupational health of all personnel and material; ensure an optimal environment footprint - with strict adherence to statutory & legal requirements and Cipla Global Standards & Procedures (Technical, cGMP & QMS, OHS & Env. Sustainability, Financial Control Environment and HR).Champion the deployment of Global EHS & Environment Sustainability Strategy at the SiteBy developing and driving the implementation of the Functional Strategic Capability Plan for the Site; build functional talent pipeline & capability; drive continual improvement in functional processes & systems as well as performance measures towards “ Best in Class ” performance.AccountabilitiesProject EHS Governance & Overall Authority (Under‑Construction Phase)Act as the highest EHS authority at the project site during the under‑construction phase, with overriding authority on all safety‑critical matters involving contractors, PMC EHS teams, and third‑party agencies.Establish, deploy, and enforce the Cipla Project EHS Plan, standards, and safety protocols across all construction, installation, and commissioning activities.Review and approve Project HSE Plan, Risk Assessments, Method Statements (RAMS), and Permit to Work systems prepared by contractors and reviewed by PMC EHS.Lead and authorize high‑risk activity reviews including:Work at heightLifting and crane operationsConfined space entryExcavationElectrical worksConduct periodic site inspections, EHS audits, and behavioral safety observations to ensure effective implementation and contractor compliance.Ensure mandatory compliance with Various Applicable Acts and codes of practice, Construction and Electrical standards, and international best practices / OSHA references where applicable.Ensure effective systems for competency verification and authorization of contractor supervisors, operators, riggers, electricians, welders, and other safety‑critical roles.Establish and reinforce Stop Work Authority (SWA) for all personnel at site and ensure its effective implementation.Review and lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for all incidents, near misses, and dangerous occurrences, ensuring closure of corrective and preventive actions.Maintain coordination with Corporate HSE for governance, dashboards, KPIs, and reporting.Prepare and share Monthly EHS Reports with Corporate HSE covering incident statistics, audit scores, NC closures, leading indicators, and project EHS performance.Site Operations support to deliver the Annual Operating PlanEnsure that site EHS organisation is adequately positioned and empowered for providing necessary EHS support for execution of operating plans.Ensure EHS vigilance during routine and non‑routine operations.Ensure no business interruptions arising out of untoward EHS incidents.Statutory Compliance & Boundary ManagementEnsure that all EHS licenses are available and conditions complied.Ensure Statutory requirement compliance as per local and National regulations.Oversee liaisoning with government authorities for getting Licenses within due dates.Monitor and adopt to changes in statutory requirements.Site EHS & Environment Sustainability processes and systemsPreparation and Adherence to Project EHS PlanEnsure safety improvements in new projects and major changes by Audits, HAZOP, Safety Studies and Change control systemEnsure compliance to recommendations from audits, Investigations etc.To ensure closure of safety committee recommendationEnsure emergency preparedness across Site to reduce impact of Incidences to human and propertyEnsure timely response to emergenciesEnsure timely maintenance of safety equipment and maintain required sparesEnsure accident investigations are carried out and recommendations compliance donePerform random checks of safety items and systems to ensure all time readinessCompliance to Cipla Global Standards & ProceduresEnsure that governance mechanism is at place for implementation of all EHS global standards.System of internal audits for ensuring that implementation of standards is sustained.Provide support by ensuring availability of updated documents during external EHS and GMP documentsGlobal Operations and Global EHS & ES Strategy DeploymentPreparation of site‑specific plans to achieve Global EHSS objectives.Obtaining necessary techno‑commercial approvalsTracking the progress of implementation plans and necessary interventions and guidanceTalent Pipeline | Functional Capability |Employee Connect | High Performance CultureDevelop TNI matrixEnsure all mandatory and role based EHS trainings are planned, executed by competent trainers, and appropriately documented.Develop the professional competencies of the team in order to improve overall safety standardsNominate selected members for professional trainingsEnsure pe