Job Description – Safety Officer / Safety Engineer

Position: Safety Officer / Safety Engineer
Department: Safety / Engineering
Industry: Hotel / Hospitality
Reporting To: Chief Engineer / General Manager

Job Purpose

To ensure a safe and compliant workplace for guests, employees, contractors, and hotel assets by implementing and monitoring fire & life safety, occupational health and safety, emergency preparedness, and statutory compliance across the hotel property.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct daily safety inspections of guest rooms, kitchens, restaurants, banquet areas, public areas, back-of-house areas, plant rooms and other hotel facilities.
- Ensure proper functioning and readiness of fire alarms, fire extinguishers, hydrants, sprinklers, fire pumps, emergency lighting, PA systems and fire exits.
- Monitor fire & life safety systems and coordinate preventive maintenance with the Engineering team.
- Conduct regular fire drills, mock drills and emergency evacuation exercises and maintain proper records.
- Identify hazards and conduct Risk Assessments / Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
- Ensure emergency exits, escape routes and fire doors remain accessible and properly maintained.
- Monitor safe working practices in kitchens, engineering, housekeeping, laundry, stores and other operational areas.
- Ensure appropriate PPE is available and used by employees and contractors.
- Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions and prepare detailed reports.
- Maintain safety records, inspection checklists, incident reports, training records and statutory documents.
- Coordinate with Engineering, HR, Security and Operations teams on safety-related matters.
- Conduct regular safety awareness and emergency-response training for hotel employees.
- Monitor contractor and vendor safety compliance, including work permits and safe working procedures.
- Ensure periodic testing, inspection and certification of fire & life safety equipment and systems.




- Coordinate with local fire authorities, government departments, consultants and safety agencies whenever required.
- Monitor compliance with applicable fire safety, occupational safety, environmental and statutory requirements.
- Conduct regular safety audits and follow up on corrective actions until closure.
- Support emergency response activities involving fire, medical emergencies, electrical incidents, gas leaks and other hazards.
- Ensure safety signage, emergency contact information and evacuation plans are displayed at appropriate locations.
- Prepare monthly safety reports and submit observations and compliance status to management.
- Perform any other safety-related duties assigned by the management.

Required Qualifications

- Diploma / Degree in Fire & Safety, Industrial Safety, Environmental Safety, Engineering or a related field.
- Certification in Fire & Safety / Occupational Health & Safety will be an advantage.
- Knowledge of hotel fire & life safety systems and emergency procedures.
- Good knowledge of MS Office, particularly Word and Excel.

Experience

- 2–5 years of relevant experience in hotel, hospitality, commercial building, facility management or a similar environment.
- Candidates with experience in Fire & Life Safety / EHS / Hotel Safety will be preferred.

Key Skills

- Fire & Life Safety Management
- Risk Assessment & Hazard Identification
- Emergency Response & Mock Drills
- Safety Audit & Inspection
- Incident Investigation & Reporting
- Statutory Compliance
- EHS Training
- Contractor Safety Management
- Documentation & Reporting
- Good communication and coordination skills

Preferred Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should be proactive, physically fit, disciplined and capable of responding quickly during emergencies. Experience in a hotel environment and practical knowledge of fire-fighting equipment, emergency procedures and safety compliance will be highly preferred.

Contact Details :(phone hidden) / (phone hidden) / [email protected]

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Food provided
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 Safety Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 S.R.M HOTEL PV
📍 Chennai