Designation: Safety Officer – Solar Industry (India)

Primary Responsibilities: We are looking for a responsible, proactive, and safety-focused Safety Officer to join our Solar Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) business in India. The Safety Officer will play a key role in ensuring a protected working environment across project sites by implementing health, safety, and environmental (HSE) policies, conducting inspections and risk assessments, monitoring compliance, and promoting a strong safety culture among employees, contractors, and other stakeholders.

Required Skills:

- Proven experience as a Safety Officer, preferably within the solar, renewable energy, construction, infrastructure, or EPC industry.
- Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety practices, construction safety, and applicable statutory requirements.
- Knowledge of electrical safety, working at height, lifting operations, scaffolding, excavation, material handling, and other construction-related hazards.
- Good understanding of HIRA/JSA, risk assessment, permit-to-work systems, toolbox talks, and emergency preparedness.
- Excellent communication, coordination, training, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to identify hazards and implement appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a project team in a fast-paced site setting.
- Proficiency in MS Office and safety reporting/documentation.
- Strong observation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage and coordinate with employees, contractors, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
- Strong commitment to workplace safety, environmental protection, and continuous improvement.

Key Result Areas

Internal:

- Safety Compliance & Implementation
- Risk Management
- Safety Planning & Training
- Incident Prevention & Reporting
- Cross-Functional Collaboration

External:

- Contractor & Subcontractor Safety Management
- Statutory & Regulatory Compliance
- Client Safety Compliance
- Site Safety Coordination
- Safety Audits & Inspections
- Emergency Response Management

Job Description:

Safety Management & Site Monitoring

· Implement and monitor company HSE policies, procedures, standards, and project-specific safety requirements at solar project sites.

· Conduct regular site inspections to identify unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and potential hazards.

· Ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented within defined timelines.

· Monitor compliance with approved method statements, risk assessments, and safe work procedures.





· Ensure appropriate PPE is provided, used, and maintained by employees and workers.

Risk Assessment & Hazard Management:

· Conduct and review Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA), Job Safety Analysis (JSA), and task-specific risk assessments.

· Identify potential hazards associated with solar EPC activities and recommend appropriate control measures.

· Monitor high-risk activities including working at height, electrical work, lifting and rigging, excavation, hot work, confined spaces, and material handling.

· Ensure proper implementation of hierarchy of controls and safe work practices.

Safety Training & Awareness:

· Conduct safety induction and orientation programs for employees, workers, contractors, and visitors.

· Conduct regular toolbox talks, safety briefings, and awareness programs.

· Promote a positive safety culture and encourage employees to report hazards and near misses.

· Maintain records of safety training, inductions, toolbox talks, and competency assessments.

· Coordinate emergency drills and safety awareness campaigns.

Permit-to-Work & Work Control:

· Implement and monitor Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems for applicable high-risk activities.

· Verify that required permits, approvals, PPE, tools, equipment, and safety controls are in place before commencement of work.

· Monitor compliance with approved work permits and ensure permits are properly closed after completion of activities.

Incident Management & Emergency Response:

· Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, and unsafe occurrences and prepare detailed reports.

· Identify root causes and recommend corrective and preventive actions.

· Monitor implementation and closure of incident-related corrective actions.

· Support emergency preparedness and response activities at project sites.

· Maintain emergency response plans, emergency contact details, and relevant safety records.

Safety Audits & Compliance:

· Conduct routine safety inspections, internal audits, and compliance assessments.

· Ensure compliance with applicable occupational health, safety, environmental, labour, and statutory requirements.





· Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory authorities during safety inspections and audits.

· Maintain required safety documentation, registers, checklists, and reports.

· Track and report safety performance indicators to management.

Contractor & Subcontractor Safety Management:

· Monitor safety performance of contractors and subcontractors working at project sites.

· Ensure contractors comply with company HSE requirements and project safety procedures.

· Review contractor safety documentation, manpower competency, PPE, equipment certifications, and work permits.

· Conduct contractor safety meetings and performance reviews.

· Take appropriate action in case of repeated or serious safety violations.

Reporting & Documentation:

· Maintain accurate records of inspections, observations, incidents, near misses, training, toolbox talks, permits, and corrective actions.

· Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly safety reports for management.

· Track safety KPIs and provide recommendations for improving site safety performance.

· Maintain proper documentation for client, management, and statutory requirements.

· Ensure timely escalation of critical safety concerns to project management.

Educational Qualification: Diploma/Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field. Relevant safety certification such as NEBOSH, IOSH, ADIS/DIS, or equivalent will be preferred.

Work Experience: Fresher / 0–1 year of experience in Safety/HSE, preferably with academic training, internship, industrial training, or project exposure in solar EPC, renewable energy, construction, electrical, infrastructure, or industrial projects.

Additional Requirements:

· Willingness to travel and work at project sites across North India.

· Willingness to work in outdoor and challenging site conditions.

· Basic knowledge of workplace safety practices and applicable safety requirements.

· Good communication skills in Hindi and English.

· Basic knowledge of MS Office, particularly Word and Excel.

· Strong willingness to learn and develop a career in HSE/Safety.

· Physically and mentally prepared for site-based work and regular site inspections.

· Valid training/certification in First Aid, Fire Safety, Work at Height, Electrical Safety, or related areas will be an advantage.

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Provident Fund

Work Location: Remote

📌 Safety Officer – Solar Industry (India)
🏢 Alligator Energies
📍 India