Objective To ensure implementation and continual improvement of Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) systems at the CBG plant by promoting a robust safety culture, ensuring compliance with applicable statutory requirements, and minimizing risks associated with plant operations, maintenance, contractor activities, utilities, biogas handling, compressed gas systems, and construction projects.

Qualification

- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Chemical / Mechanical / Electrical / Instrumentation) OR B.Sc. with relevant experience.
- Diploma in Industrial Safety (DIS), Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety (ADIS), PGDIS, PGIS, or equivalent qualification recognized by State/Central Technical Education Authorities.
- Certification in ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 systems will be an added advantage.

Experience

- 5-8 years of relevant experience in EHS/Safety function.
- Experience in Bio-CNG, Biogas, Chemical, Process, Utilities, Energy, Power, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Waste-to-Energy, or Industrial Manufacturing plants preferred.
- Experience in plant operations, maintenance shutdowns, contractor safety management, and construction activities.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Management & Compliance

- Implement and maintain the Health, Safety & Environmental Management System across the CBG facility.
- Ensure compliance with applicable provisions of the Factories Act, State Factory Rules, Pollution Control Board requirements, and other statutory obligations.
- Perform duties of Safety Officer as prescribed under relevant State Safety Officer Rules.
- Ensure compliance with Thermax EHS standards and corporate safety requirements.
- Maintain all statutory registers, records, permits, and safety documentation

Risk Assessment & Process Safety

- Conduct Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA), Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), and risk studies for operational and maintenance activities.
- Identify hazards associated with:
- Biogas generation and handling systems
- Digesters and slurry handling systems
- Gas compression and bottling facilities
- High-pressure gas systems
- Electrical installations
- Utilities and rotating equipment
- Confined space activities




- Hot work and maintenance shutdowns

- Recommend and implement risk mitigation measures.

Permit to Work & Critical Activity Monitoring

- Ensure effective implementation of Permit to Work (PTW) system.
- Monitor and enforce safe execution of:
- Hot Work
- Confined Space Entry
- Work at Height
- Electrical Isolation
- Excavation Activities
- Lifting Operations
- Gas Line Maintenance

- Ensure implementation of Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) procedures and energy isolation practices.
- Conduct field inspections and intervene in unsafe acts and unsafe conditions.

Incident Management

- Conduct incident, near-miss, and accident investigations.
- Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Track closure of recommendations and communicate learnings across the site.
- Develop systems for learning from incidents and safety observations.

Contractor Safety Management

- Establish and enforce contractor safety standards.
- Conduct contractor onboarding and safety inductions.
- Monitor contractor compliance with site safety requirements.
- Evaluate contractor safety performance and ensure corrective actions for non-compliances.
- Drive safe work practices during project execution and maintenance activities.

Safety Audits & Inspections

- Conduct routine workplace safety inspections and audits.
- Coordinate internal and external safety audits.
- Ensure timely closure of audit observations.
- Monitor compliance with PPE requirements, machine guarding, electrical safety, housekeeping, and fire protection systems. [JD-Site Sa...ty Officer | Word]

Emergency Preparedness & Fire Safety

- Develop and maintain site emergency response plans.
- Organize mock drills for:
- Fire emergency
- Gas leakage
- Chemical spill
- Medical emergency




- Confined space rescue

- Ensure operational readiness of firefighting systems, gas detectors, emergency equipment, and rescue tools.
- Coordinate with external emergency authorities whenever required.

Training & Safety Culture

- Conduct safety induction programs for employees, contractors, and visitors.
- Develop and implement annual safety training plans.
- Conduct Toolbox Talks (TBT), safety campaigns, awareness programmes, and behavioural safety initiatives.
- Promote employee participation in safety committees and HSE improvement programs.
- Drive safety communication across all levels within the plant.

ISO Management Systems

- Support implementation and continual improvement of:
- ISO 45001: Occupational Health & Safety Management System
- ISO 14001: Environmental Management System

- Coordinate system audits and ensure closure of findings.
- Monitor HSE KPIs and prepare periodic reports for management review.

Key Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

- Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety regulations.
- HIRA, JSA/JHA and risk assessment techniques.
- Permit to Work (PTW) system.
- LOTO implementation.
- Incident investigation and root cause analysis.
- Fire and emergency response management.
- Contractor safety management.
- Safety audit and inspection techniques.
- Knowledge of compressed gas, biogas, utilities and process plant safety.
- ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 systems.

Behavioral Competencies

- Strong communication and influencing skills.
- Leadership and team collaboration.
- Analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Attention to detail.
- Training and facilitation skills.
- Proactive safety mindset.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Zero fatality and reduction in reportable incidents.
- Closure of safety observations and audit findings within target timelines.
- Compliance with statutory and corporate EHS requirements.
- Completion of safety trainings as per plan.
- PTW and LOTO compliance percentage.
- Emergency drill effectiveness scores.
- Contractor safety performance improvement.
- Reduction in unsafe acts and unsafe conditions.

📌 HSE Co Ordinator (Punjab)
🏢 Thermax Group
📍 Punjab