1. Workplace Safety Implementation

- Enforce plant safety practices in alignment with statutory norms and corporate EHS guidelines.
- Conduct risk assessments (JSA, HIRA) for operations, including electrical, mechanical, and utility systems.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards (ISO 45001, ISO 14001, NBC, OSHA).
- Assist in developing, updating, and implementing EHS policies, SOPs, work permits, and riskassessment formats (JSA, HIRA, etc.) specific to module manufacturing.
- Maintain EHS records, registers, and documentation for internal audits and statutory inspections.

2. Safety Monitoring & Inspections

- Conduct routine inspections of production areas, utilities, and electrical rooms.
- Identify unsafe conditions and ensure timely rectification.
- Monitor safe operation of machinery, lifting tools, electrical panels, and storage areas.

3. Training & Awareness

- Conduct safety induction for new employees and contractors.
- Deliver toolbox talks, safety training on PPE, electrical hazards, lock-out/tag-out (LOTO), arc flash awareness, etc.
- Promote strong safety culture across all operational teams.
- Train supervisors and operators on emergency procedures, first aid, fire drills, and spill response.

4. Safety Compliance & Documentation

- Ensure compliance with all applicable factory, chemical, electrical, and environmental safety regulations (e.g., Factories Act, PESO, local pollution control norms, etc.).
- Maintain safety documents: Incident/accident reports, near-miss logs, safety checklists, PPE register.
- Assist in liaison with statutory authorities (Factory Inspectorate, Electrical Inspectorate).
- Also ensure compliance with respect to Hazardous Waste Management, CPCB Regulations, EPR, ESG

5. Incident Management

- Respond to accidents, electrical failures, and safety emergencies.
- Conduct root-cause analysis (RCA) and drive corrective/preventive actions.
- Track and report EHS KPIs: accidents, near misses, unsafe conditions closure, etc.
- Lead or support incident and nearmiss investigations, prepare reports,



and track implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
- Monitor incident trends and propose targeted safety interventions to reduce injuries and losses.

6. Electrical Maintenance Assistance

Support the Utility & Maintenance Manager in routine maintenance of:

- LT/HT distribution systems
- Transformers, switchgear, panels
- UPS, DG sets, compressors, and lighting
- HVAC, utility equipment

7. Electrical Safety Assurance

- Ensure LOTO implementation during maintenance.
- Verify Earthing/grounding, insulation resistance, and compliance of electrical installations.
- Assist in safe energizing, shutdowns, and commissioning activities.

8. Documentation & Reporting

- Support in maintaining electrical maintenance logs, job cards, and CMMS entries.
- Assist with statutory compliance documentation for CEIG, TNEB, and Electrical Inspectorate.
- UA & UC observations and its closures

9. Spare Management & Utility Support

- Help maintain stock of electrical consumables, spares, PPE, and tools.
- Support energy-saving initiatives and utility efficiency improvements.

10. Hazard Identification & Risk Control

- Conduct daily/weekly safety inspections and walkthroughs of production lines, chemical storage areas, warehouse, and utilities.
- Identify hazards related to machinery, electrical systems, chemicals, gases, hotmelt processes, and manual handling, and recommend controls.
- Support risk assessments for new equipment, processes, and layout changes in the module line.

11. Contractor & Visitor Safety

- Ensure that contractors and visitors follow site safety rules, permits, and PPE requirements.
- Review contractor safety plans and monitor their work for compliance.

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Chemical & Process Safety

- Monitor safe handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals and process materials used in module manufacturing (e.g., fluxes, solvents, encapsulants).
- Ensure proper labeling, SDS availability, and use of appropriate PPE and ventilation.

13. Safety Culture & Communication

- Organize safety campaigns, posters, and safety committees to promote a proactive safety culture.
- Regularly communicate safety performance, observations, and improvement plans to management and teams.

Key Skills & Competencies:

- Experience in electrical troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.
- Ability to conduct hazard identification and risk assessments.
- Familiarity with firefighting systems, emergency response & evacuation procedures.
- Proficiency in MS Office and ERP/CMMS tools.
- Strong knowledge of factory safety, machine guarding, chemical handling, and electrical safety.
- Ability to conduct risk assessments, hazard identification, incident investigations, and audits.
- Good communication, training, and interpersonal skills to influence workers and supervisors.
- Detailoriented, proactive, and able to work independently in a fastpaced plant

Preferred Certifications:

- First Aid certification
- Fire Safety training
- Lean / TPM exposure
- NEBOSH / IOSH / OSHAequivalent or any recognized safety certification preferred. Role & responsibilities

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