Lead Safety Engineer

Position: Safety Lead - Plant

Location: Silvassa

Role Purpose
To drive operational safety excellence at the plant by ensuring statutory compliance, effective implementation of safety management systems, risk mitigation, contractor safety management, and fostering a proactive safety culture. The role will partner with production, maintenance, projects, and contractors to achieve a Zero Harm workplace.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Operations

• Implement and monitor the plant safety management system.
• Conduct routine shop-floor safety inspections and identify unsafe conditions and behaviors.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures, SOPs, work permits, and company safety standards.
• Drive workplace risk reduction initiatives.

Risk Assessment & Hazard Management

• Conduct HIRA (Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment), JSA (Job Safety Analysis), and risk assessments for plant operations.
• Ensure adequate control measures are implemented for identified risks.
• Review safety aspects for new equipment, processes, and projects.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with the Factories Act, State Factory Rules, and other applicable EHS regulations.
• Maintain statutory records, permits, licenses, and safety documentation.
• Support regulatory inspections and audits.

Contractor Safety Management

• Conduct contractor safety induction and competency verification.
• Monitor contractor compliance during maintenance, shutdowns, and project activities.
• Ensure adherence to permit-to-work systems and critical safety requirements.

Incident Investigation

• Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, and unsafe occurrences.
• Perform root cause analysis and track closure of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Share lessons learned across departments.

Safety Training & Awareness

• Organize safety training programs for employees and contractors.
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety campaigns, and awareness sessions.
• Promote employee participation in safety initiatives.

Emergency Preparedness & Fire Safety

• Coordinate emergency response drills and mock exercises.
• Ensure fire protection systems are maintained and inspected.
• Support emergency preparedness and crisis management activities.

Safety Audits & Reporting

• Conduct safety audits and compliance assessments.
• Monitor safety KPIs and submit periodic performance reports.
• Track closure of audit observations and action plans.

Safety Culture Development

• Drive Behavioral Based Safety (BBS) initiatives.
• Lead safety observations, safety walks, and engagement programs.
• Encourage reporting of near misses and unsafe conditions.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Zero Fatalities and Major Incidents
• TRIR (Total Recordable Incident Rate)
• LTIFR (Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate)
• Near Miss Reporting Rate
• Audit Compliance Score
• CAPA Closure Percentage
• Training Compliance Percentage
• Contractor Safety Compliance
• Permit-to-Work Compliance
• Safety Observation Closure Rate

Preferred Certifications

• Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety
• NEBOSH IGC
• IOSH Managing Safely
• ISO 45001 Internal Auditor / Lead Auditor
• Fire & Safety Certifications