Site Safety Officer

Role & responsibilities

• Ensure implementation of all site safety rules, procedures, and EHS requirements.
• Conduct daily site inspections and identify unsafe acts and unsafe conditions.
• Monitor compliance with PPE requirements including helmets, safety shoes, safety harnesses, reflective jackets, gloves, etc.
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety inductions, and regular safety awareness programs for workers and subcontractors.
• Prepare and maintain safety inspection reports, incident reports, permits, checklists, and other EHS documentation.
• Monitor high-risk activities such as work at height, excavation, scaffolding, lifting operations, electrical work, hot work, and confined-space work.
• Ensure proper barricading, signage, access control, housekeeping, and safe working conditions at the site.
• Verify work permits and ensure that appropriate safety precautions are in place before commencement of hazardous activities.
• Investigate accidents, near misses, and unsafe incidents and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinate with project engineers, supervisors, contractors, and workers to resolve safety issues.
• Conduct emergency preparedness drills and ensure availability of fire-fighting and first-aid facilities.
• Monitor compliance with applicable statutory safety requirements and project-specific EHS standards.
• Stop unsafe work where there is an immediate risk to life or property and report the matter to the Project Manager.
• Maintain records of safety training, inspections, incidents, PPE issuance, and corrective actions.

Preferred candidate profile

• Proactive and disciplined with a strong safety-oriented approach.
• Willing to work at an active construction site and conduct regular site rounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively with workers, supervisors, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Experience in handling multiple contractors/subcontractors will be an advantage.
• Candidates available for immediate joining may be preferred.
• Willingness to relocate and work at construction project sites anywhere in India is mandatory.

Perks and benefits

• Competitive salary based on qualification and relevant experience.
• Accommodation / site stay facility provided at project locations, as applicable.
• Opportunity to work on diverse construction projects across India.
• Career growth opportunities based on performance and experience.
• PPE and safety equipment provided by the company.
• Supportive and professional work environment.
• Opportunity to develop expertise in construction safety, EHS compliance, and site management.