A Safety Officer in the fabrication industry (focusing on tanks, pressure vessels, and ISO containers) is responsible for enforcing strict health and safety protocols, conducting risk assessments for high-risk operations, and ensuring compliance with international standards (such as ASME, ISO, and OSHA) to prevent accidents during welding, lifting, and confined space activities.

Key Responsibilities

1. High-Risk Operation Supervision

- Confined Space Entry : Enforce strict permit-to-work systems for entry into vessels and tanks, ensuring proper atmosphere testing, ventilation, and emergency rescue readiness.
- Lifting and Rigging : Supervise heavy lifting operations for large vessels/containers, checking crane stability, lifting gear inspection (slings, shackles), and ensuring trained banksmen are present.
- Hot Work & Welding : Oversee welding, cutting, and brazing activities, ensuring fire watches are stationed and flammables are removed.
- Work at Height : Inspect scaffolding and ensure fall protection (harnesses) is used during fabrication of top sections of tanks.

2. Inspections, Audits, and Compliance

- Daily Site Inspections : Conduct daily walkthroughs of the fabrication floor to identify hazards such as machine guarding, improper chemical storage, or poor housekeeping.
- Equipment Certification : Ensure all lifting tools, pressure gauges, and welding machines are calibrated and hold valid certificates.
- ISO & Regulatory Compliance : Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO 45001, ASME) and local OSHA/Factory Act regulations.

3. Risk Assessment and Management

- Job Safety Analysis (JSA) : Prepare and review JSAs for all fabrication tasks, especially recent or non-routine jobs.
- Hazard Identification : Proactively identify hazards related to noise, fumes (welding), and chemical exposure.

4. Training and Safety Culture

- Toolbox Talks :



Conduct daily or weekly safety briefings with workers, focusing on specific risks for the day’s tasks.
- Safety Induction : Provide safety training to new employees and contractors.
- PPE Enforcement : Monitor the proper use and maintenance of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as welding helmets, respiratory protection, and safety boots.

5. Incident Management and Documentation

- Investigation : Investigate near-misses and accidents, performing root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
- Record Keeping : Maintain detailed logs of inspections, incidents, training, and audits.

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Education : Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field.
- Certifications : NEBOSH IGC/Diploma, IOSH, or OSHA certifications are strongly preferred.
- Experience : 2-5+ years of experience in a fabrication, heavy manufacturing, or oil & gas environment.
- Industry Knowledge : Deep understanding of welding safety, Confined Space Regulations, and Lifting Operations.
- Technical Knowledge : Familiarity with ASME Pressure Vessel Code and ISO Container standards.
- Soft Skills : Strong communication skills (to conduct trainings), leadership, and attention to detail.

Typical Work Context

- Physical Setup : Large-scale manufacturing workshop, involving heavy machinery, metal fabrication, and painting/coating areas.
- Reporting : Reports to the HSE Manager or Plant Manager.
- Authority : Power to stop work if imminent danger is identified

Job Types : Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Benefits :

- Health insurance
- Leave encashment
- Provident Fund

Application Question(s):

- HOME TOWN LOCATION

Education :

- Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience :

- SAFETY OFFICER: 3 years (preferred)

Language :

- Hindi (preferred)

License/Certification:

- 2 Wheeler Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Safety Officer (Fabrication Industry) (Palanpur)
🏢 VASANT FABRICATORS
📍 Palanpur