Job Description

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling, and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time EHS Project Manager in Chennai we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your environmental health and safety expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside dynamic and collaborative teammates.

You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring a safe and healthy environment for our people and contractors while minimizing environmental impact. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Project Management, Human Resources, Manufacturing, and more), oversee risk assessments, and implement emergency plans, among other responsibilities.

You’ll specifically take care of ensuring compliance with Alstom’s EHS standards and tools, but also monitor and mitigate risks related to historical pollution.

We’ll look to you for:

• Supporting Project Management in achieving EHS performance goals

• Ensuring EHS risk assessments are conducted and appropriate measures are implemented

• Preparing, implementing, and maintaining emergency plans at the project level

• Monitoring and managing subcontractor activities to ensure EHS compliance

• Assisting, coaching, and assessing EHS teams in projects

• Communicating with social and medical partners about EHS matters

• Deploying Alstom EHS standards and tools, such as the Alstom Zero Deviation Plan (AZDP) and Transport Operational Performance in Environment (TOPE)

• Ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory, and company requirements

• Maintaining appropriate records and documentation

• Preparing and implementing EHS training and communication plans

• Investigating and analyzing accidents/incidents and sharing lessons learned

• Submitting monthly EHS reports and ensuring data quality

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• University degree in Engineering or Business

• Health & Safety qualification recognized by local authorities (mandatory)

• Environmental qualification at diploma or degree level (desirable)

• 5-8 years of professional experience, including at least 3 years in Environment, Health & Safety

• Knowledge and understanding of ISO14001 and ISO45001

• Deep knowledge of local legal requirements

• Experience in railway projects (desirable)

• Strong teamwork and leadership skills

• Initiative and action-driven mindset

• Excellent communication skills

• Analytical thinking and a rigorous approach

• Proficiency in computer tools

• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies

Things you’ll enjoy Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines

• Work with new security standards for rail signalling

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

• Contribute to innovative projects

• Utilise our inclusive and flexible working environment

• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries

• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning

• Progress towards leadership roles or specialized EHS functions

• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognizes your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.