Job Description

Job Purpose

To support the effective implementation of EHS standards, Life Saving Rules, safe work practices, and risk mitigation measures across the plant. The Safety Officer will be responsible for identifying hazards, preventing unsafe acts and conditions, ensuring compliance with safety requirements, and supporting the organization in achieving its goal of Zero Accidents, Zero Fatalities, and Zero LTI.

The Safety Officer shall maintain a strong shop-floor presence and work closely with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Projects, Contractors, Security, and other functions to ensure that safety requirements are effectively implemented.

Key Roles & Responsibilities
1. EHS Standards & Life Saving Rules
Implement and monitor applicable EHS standards, procedures, and Life Saving Rules.
Conduct regular field verification of safety standards.
Immediately intervene and Stop the Work if any Life Saving Rule violation, deviation, or serious unsafe condition is observed.
Ensure work resumes only after required controls are implemented and verified.
Promote a robust safety culture across the plant.
2. Shop-Floor Safety Inspection
Conduct daily shop-floor and workplace safety inspections.
Identify and report Unsafe Acts (UA), Unsafe Conditions (UC), and unsafe behaviors.
Communicate observations to concerned departments and follow up for timely closure.
Monitor repeated violations and escalate critical issues to the EHS Manager.
3. Risk Assessment
Support preparation and review of HIRA, JSA/JHA, Risk Assessments, and SOPs.
Verify that identified risk controls are implemented at the workplace.
Ensure high-risk activities are not started without appropriate controls.
Participate in risk assessments for new processes, equipment, and activities.
4. Permit-to-Work System
Verify and support the Permit-to-Work (PTW) system for high-risk activities.
Inspect the workplace before work starts.
Verify required controls such as:
LOTO
PPE
Barricading
Gas testing
Fire protection
Working-at-height controls
Rescue arrangements
Conduct field verification during the work.
5. Contractor & Vendor Safety
Conduct safety induction for new contractors, vendors, and workers.
Verify required safety documents before deployment.
Monitor contractor work practices and compliance.
Conduct contractor safety inspections and toolbox talks.
Ensure contractor employees use required PPE and follow approved procedures.
Report and escalate serious contractor safety violations.
6. Machine & Equipment Safety
Conduct inspections of machinery, equipment, guards, interlocks, emergency stops, and safety devices.
Identify machine guarding deficiencies and ensure corrective actions.
Prevent bypassing or tampering with safety devices.




Support pre-commissioning safety inspections for new equipment.
7. MHE & Material Handling Safety
Monitor safe operation of forklifts, pallet trucks, cranes, hoists, and other MHE.
Verify operator authorization and competency.
Monitor pedestrian segregation and vehicle movement.
Check critical behaviors such as speeding, mobile phone usage, unsafe reversing, overloading, and seat-belt violations.
Support implementation of effective traffic management controls.
8. LOTO & Energy Isolation
Verify compliance with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements.
Ensure hazardous energy sources are properly isolated before maintenance or intervention.
Conduct field verification of LOTO practices.
Report any deviation immediately.
9. PPE Management
Ensure employees and contractors use appropriate PPE.
Conduct regular PPE compliance inspections.
Identify PPE requirements based on workplace risks.
Monitor PPE availability and usage.
Report PPE-related gaps and support procurement requirements.
10. Safety Training & Awareness
Conduct safety induction and toolbox talks.
Support training programs on:
Life Saving Rules
Machine Safety
MHE Safety
Working at Height
Electrical Safety
LOTO
Fire Safety
PPE
Emergency Response
Maintain training and attendance records.
Ensure employees understand the hazards associated with their work.
11. Near-Miss & Incident Reporting
Encourage employees to report Near Misses, Unsafe Acts, and Unsafe Conditions.
Participate in incident and near-miss investigations.
Support identification of root causes and corrective actions.
Follow up on action closure and verify effectiveness.
Communicate lessons learned to concerned teams.
12. Emergency Preparedness
Support emergency preparedness and response activities.
Participate in mock drills and emergency exercises.
Inspect emergency equipment and access routes.
Support the Emergency Response Team during emergencies.
Report deficiencies in fire and emergency preparedness systems.
13. Safety Audits & Compliance
Conduct routine safety audits and inspections.
Support internal, corporate, customer, and statutory audits.
Maintain inspection records and action trackers.
Follow up on observations until closure.
Ensure compliance with applicable legal and organizational requirements.
14. SOP & Safety Documentation
Verify availability and accessibility of approved SOPs and work instructions at the workplace.




Ensure operators follow approved procedures.
Report gaps between documented procedures and actual practices.
Support development and revision of safety checklists and SOPs.
15. Safety Communication
Display and communicate important EHS information across the workplace.
Conduct safety awareness campaigns and toolbox meetings.
Communicate daily safety observations and critical issues during shift handover.
Promote positive safety behavior through employee engagement.
16. Workplace Safety Measurements
Support workplace monitoring of:
Noise
Illumination
Temperature
Humidity
Air quality and other applicable parameters
Maintain records and communicate abnormal results for corrective action.
17. Safety Performance Monitoring
Maintain daily/weekly safety inspection data.
Track:
Safety observations
Near Misses
Unsafe Acts/Conditions
LSR violations
Training
PTW compliance
Audit observations
Corrective action closure
Support preparation of monthly EHS reports and dashboards.
18. Safety Improvement
Identify opportunities for hazard elimination and risk reduction.
Recommend engineering controls wherever practical.
Participate in safety improvement projects.
Share best practices and lessons learned.
Support continuous improvement of the plant's safety culture.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

The Safety Officer will be evaluated based on:

Zero Fatalities
Zero LTI / Major Injuries
100% compliance with applicable Life Saving Rules
Timely closure of critical safety observations
Reduction in Unsafe Acts and Unsafe Conditions
Improvement in Near-Miss reporting
PTW and LOTO compliance
Contractor safety performance
Training and competency compliance
Machine guarding compliance
MHE safety compliance
Safety audit performance
Legal and statutory compliance
Employee safety engagement
Required Competencies
Technical Competencies
Knowledge of industrial safety practices
Risk Assessment / HIRA / JSA
Permit-to-Work system
LOTO
Machine guarding
MHE and material handling safety
Working at Height
Fire and emergency safety
Contractor safety
Incident investigation
PPE selection and compliance
EHS documentation and reporting
Behavioral Competencies
Strong safety commitment
Good communication skills
Ability to challenge unsafe practices
Strong observation skills
Proactive approach
Teamwork and coordination
Problem-solving ability
Safety leadership
Ability to work under pressure
Strong shop-floor presence

Short Info

- Posted: 2 day(s) ago

- Location: TADA

- Qualifications: B.Tech (Mech and EEE) with Diploma in Industrial Safety from SBTET, AP State or RLI/CLI

- Experience: 5 Years - 0 Months To 7 Years - 0 Months

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