Officer/Sr. Officer- Safety

Role & responsibilities

A. Safety Compliance & Monitoring

• Monitor plant operations to ensure compliance with company HSE policies, SOPs, and statutory safety regulations.
• Conduct routine plant safety inspections and safety patrols during shifts.
• Ensure compliance with permit-to-work (PTW) systems for hot work, confined space entry, excavation, height work, line breaking, and other hazardous activities.
• Verify availability and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

B. Hazard Identification & Risk Management

• Identify unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and potential hazards.
• Conduct Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and risk assessments for operational and maintenance activities.
• Recommend and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor critical safety barriers and controls in high-risk process areas.
• Monitor environmental compliance requirements related to emissions, waste handling, and chemical management.
• Ensure safe storage, handling, and transportation of chemicals.
• Monitor occupational health hazards including noise, dust, heat stress, and chemical exposure.
• Support implementation of health surveillance programs.

C. Incident Management

• Respond to emergencies, accidents, near misses, chemical spills, and unsafe conditions.
• Participate in incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Prepare incident reports and ensure timely closure of corrective actions.
• Maintain records of safety observations and incidents.

D. Emergency Preparedness

• Support emergency response activities and coordinate with emergency response teams.
• Monitor firefighting equipment, emergency exits, eye wash stations, safety showers, and spill control equipment.
• Participate in mock drills and emergency preparedness exercises.
• Ensure emergency procedures are followed during abnormal situations.

E. Training & Safety Awareness

• Conduct safety induction programs for employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Deliver toolbox talks and shift safety briefings.
• Promote safety awareness campaigns and behavioural safety initiatives.
• Guide employees on safe work practices and regulatory requirements.

F. Audits, Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain safety inspection records, observation reports, permit records, and compliance documentation.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly safety reports.
• Track safety KPIs and monitor closure of corrective actions.
• Assist during internal and external HSE audits.

3. Competency Requirements

• HAZOP & Risk assessment techniques
• Permit to Work systems
• Incident investigation & Root cause analysis
• Strong observations & analytical skills
• Problem solving mind set
• Chemical hazard identification and control
• Good understanding of safety regulations and its implementation

4. Qualifications & Experience

• Preferably Bachelor's Degree/Diploma in Chemical Engineering/Environment.
• Advanced/Post Graduate diploma in Industrial Safety approved by State government for Safety Officer.
• 3 to 8 years of experience in EHS/Safety in a chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, fertilizer, or process manufacturing industry.
• Experience in handling PTW systems, incident investigations, risk assessments, trainings and emergency response.
• Knowledge of chemical process safety and hazardous chemical management.