Safety Officer (EHS)

Role & responsibilities

• Conduct daily workplace safety inspections and identify unsafe acts/conditions.
• Ensure compliance with company EHS policies, applicable legal requirements, and safety procedures.
• Identify hazards associated with press machines, shearing machines, laser cutting, welding, grinding, drilling, bending, Blasting, paint shop, material handling, and fabrication activities.
• Conduct risk assessments/JSA and recommend appropriate control measures.
• Ensure proper use of PPE such as safety shoes, gloves, helmets, safety goggles, face shields, ear protection, and welding protection.
• Monitor machine guarding, interlocks, emergency stops, electrical safety, and safe operating procedures.
• Implement LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) procedures for maintenance and machine-related work.
• Conduct safety induction and periodic training/toolbox talks for employees and contractors.
• Investigate accidents, near misses, and unsafe occurrences and prepare corrective/preventive action reports.
• Monitor fire safety systems, emergency exits, fire extinguishers, hydrants,alarms, and evacuation arrangements.
• Conduct emergency preparedness drills, including fire and evacuation drills.
• Ensure safe storage and handling of chemicals, gases, oils, and other hazardous materials.
• Monitor housekeeping, 5S, waste management, and safe material stacking.
• Ensure safe lifting and material-handling practices, including cranes, forklifts, trolleys, and lifting accessories.
• Conduct contractor safety assessments and ensure compliance with permit-to-work requirements.
• Maintain safety records, inspection reports, training records, incident reports, and statutory documentation.
• Coordinate with maintenance, production, HR, and management to close safety observations and corrective actions.
• Support internal and external EHS audits and regulatory inspections.
• Promote safety awareness and continuous improvement throughout the plant.
• Any other safety activities as and when management assign

Preferred candidate profile

• Post Diploma in Industrial Safety
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety practices in manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of PPE, risk assessment, JSA, LOTO, fire safety, machine safety, and incident investigation.
• Good communication and training skills.
• Basic computer knowledge, including MS Excel and Word.