Associate II - Telco Engineering

Job Description Associate II - Telco Engineer (EHS, Health & Safety) Job Title: Associate II - Telco Engineer (EHS & Safety Compliance) Department: Telecom Operations / Deployment Location: Pan India / Circle Operations Reports To: Project Manager / EHS Manager Job Summary The Associate II - Telco Engineer is responsible for ensuring compliance with Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) requirements during telecom installation, commissioning, maintenance, and network deployment activities. The role involves conducting safety inspections, monitoring field teams, ensuring statutory compliance, and promoting a zero-harm safety culture across all telecom sites. Key Responsibilities EHS Compliance & Monitoring Ensure compliance with customer, company, and statutory EHS requirements at telecom sites. Conduct regular field safety audits, remote audits, and site inspections. Verify validity of PTW (Permit to Work) before commencement of any field activity. Monitor compliance related to Work at Height (WAH), Electrical Safety, and Fiber Deployment activities. Ensure proper usage of approved Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) by field teams. Health & Safety Management Identify unsafe acts and unsafe conditions and initiate corrective actions. Conduct toolbox talks, safety briefings, and awareness sessions for field teams. Support implementation of safety campaigns and EHS initiatives. Ensure availability and proper use of First Aid Kits and emergency response arrangements. Track and report safety observations, near misses, violations, and incidents. Incident Management Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety violations. Prepare incident reports, corrective action reports, and root cause analysis (RCA). Coordinate with project teams and partners for closure of corrective and preventive actions. Maintain incident and violation records as per customer and organizational requirements. Documentation & Reporting Maintain EHS compliance records, audit reports, and safety documentation. Monitor DPR, PTW, and field activity records for compliance. Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly safety reports and dashboards. Support customer audits and compliance reviews. Vendor & Partner Management Ensure contractor and partner teams comply with EHS requirements. Verify validity of EHS documents, training records, medical fitness certificates, and certifications. Coordinate with vendors for closure of audit observations and safety non-conformities. Training & Awareness Conduct induction training for new employees and contractors. Provide awareness on: Work at Height Safety Electrical Safety Road Safety Fire Safety PPE Usage Emergency Response Procedures Required Qualifications Diploma / Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunications, Mechanical, Civil, or equivalent). Additional certification in Safety/EHS preferred. Experience 2-5 years of experience in Telecom Operations, Deployment, or EHS Management. Experience in telecom infrastructure, fiber rollout, microwave, RF, or network deployment projects preferred. Required Skills Knowledge of Telecom EHS Standards. PTW Management. Work at Height Safety. Electrical Safety Compliance. Incident Investigation & RCA. Field Audit & Inspection. Risk Assessment & Hazard Identification. MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Reporting Skills. Communication and Team Coordination. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Zero Fatality / Zero Lost Time Injury (LTI). EHS Audit Compliance Score. PTW Compliance Percentage. PPE Compliance Percentage. Incident Closure Timelines. Safety Training Completion Rate. Reduction in Repeat Safety Violations. Competencies Safety Leadership Attention to Detail Problem Solving Risk Management Teamwork & Coordination Accountability Customer Focus Grade: Associate II Designation: Telco Engineer - EHS & Safety Compliance Employment Type: Full-Time Regular Position