Safety Engineer

Job Description

Role & responsibilities

• Implement and maintain EHS management systems in compliance with statutory regulations and company policies.
• Conduct safety inspections, risk assessments (JSA), hazard identification, and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Manage the Permit to Work (PTW) system, including Hot Work, Confined Space Entry, LOTO, Work at Height, Excavation, and Chemical Handling.
• Ensure safe handling, storage, and usage of chemicals, including proper labeling, SDS compliance, spill prevention, and PPE adherence.
• Monitor PPE compliance, maintain inventory, and recommend appropriate protective equipment.
• Develop emergency response plans, coordinate mock drills, and ensure readiness of firefighting and emergency equipment.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses; perform root cause analysis and track corrective actions.
• Conduct safety inductions, toolbox talks, and training on EHS topics such as Chemical Safety, Fire Safety, LOTO, Work at Height, and Emergency Response.
• Ensure environmental compliance through effective waste management, pollution prevention, and monitoring of noise, dust, and wastewater.
• Perform safety inspections of plant equipment, utilities, electrical systems, and work areas to ensure safe operations.
• Maintain EHS documentation, including safety reports, PTW records, audit reports, training records, and incident reports.
• Monitor contractor safety performance and ensure compliance with site safety procedures and permit requirements.
• Support internal/external EHS audits and liaise with regulatory authorities to ensure statutory compliance.

Preferred candidate profile :

• Diploma/B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Chemical, Environmental, Industrial Safety, or a related engineering discipline.
• 3-6 years of EHS/Safety experience in Water & Wastewater Treatment Plants, Industrial Plants, Process Industries, or EPC projects.
• Sound knowledge of EHS regulations, statutory compliance, and ISO 45001/ISO 14001 management systems.
• Hands-on experience in Permit to Work (PTW), Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Risk Assessment, LOTO, Confined Space Entry, Hot Work, and Work at Height.
• Experience in chemical safety management, emergency preparedness, incident investigation, and root cause analysis.
• Ability to conduct safety inductions, toolbox talks, audits, inspections, and employee/contractor safety training.
• Strong knowledge of PPE requirements, fire safety systems, first aid, and emergency response procedures.
• Good documentation, reporting, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and preparation of EHS reports.
• Certification such as NEBOSH, IOSH, Diploma in Industrial Safety, or other recognized Safety qualifications will be an added advantage.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and work in a project/site-based environment.

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