Job Description: Safety Officer – Railway Yard Project

Experience: 1–5 Years
Industry: Railway Infrastructure / Civil Construction / Track Works
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

Job Summary

We are looking for a responsible and proactive Safety Officer to oversee health, safety, and environmental practices at a railway yard project site. The candidate will ensure compliance with project safety procedures, identify workplace hazards, conduct safety inspections, and promote a safe working environment for employees, contractors, and other site personnel.

Key Responsibilities

- Implement and monitor project-specific Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) plans at the railway yard site.
- Ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations, client requirements, and railway safety procedures.
- Conduct daily site safety inspections and identify unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and potential hazards.
- Ensure workers use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including helmets, safety shoes, reflective jackets, gloves, and other task-specific equipment.
- Conduct toolbox talks, safety inductions, and awareness sessions for workers, supervisors, and subcontractors.
- Monitor safety during earthwork, excavation, track laying, welding, lifting operations, equipment movement, and other construction activities.
- Ensure work permits, risk assessments, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), and method statements are in place before high-risk activities.
- Coordinate with site engineers, supervisors, contractors,



and project managers to implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Monitor safe working practices around railway tracks, moving machinery, electrical installations, and operating railway areas.
- Ensure proper barricading, signage, access control, housekeeping, and emergency arrangements at the site.
- Inspect tools, equipment, lifting accessories, and safety devices for compliance with site requirements.
- Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses and prepare reports with recommendations to prevent recurrence.
- Maintain safety documentation, inspection checklists, training records, incident registers, and daily safety reports.
- Conduct emergency preparedness drills and ensure first-aid and firefighting arrangements are available.
- Monitor environmental practices, including dust control, waste management, and spill prevention.
- Follow up on safety observations and ensure corrective actions are closed within the required timelines.

Educational Qualification

- Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Civil, Mechanical, or a related discipline.
- Diploma or certification in Industrial Safety / Occupational Health and Safety is preferred or required as per applicable regulations and project requirements.

Required Experience





- 1–5 years of experience in site safety, construction safety, infrastructure, railway, or industrial projects.
- Experience in railway yard development, track works, earthwork, and civil construction will be an advantage.
- Practical knowledge of site inspections, risk assessments, toolbox talks, and incident reporting.

Technical Skills

- Knowledge of HSE procedures and construction safety practices.
- Understanding of PPE requirements, hazard identification, and risk assessment.
- Knowledge of JSA, Job Safety Analysis, Permit to Work (PTW), and method statements.
- Familiarity with emergency response, first aid, and fire safety.
- Proficiency in MS Word and Excel for safety documentation and reporting.
- Knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 requirements is an advantage.

Key Competencies

- Robust observation and hazard identification skills
- Effective communication and worker engagement
- Incident investigation and reporting
- Safety training and awareness
- Coordination with project teams and contractors
- Ability to work at active construction sites and enforce safety procedures

Work Location

Railway yard project site, as per project requirements.

Salary: Negotiable, based on qualifications and experience.

Preferred Candidates

Candidates with hands-on experience in railway infrastructure safety, track work safety, construction site inspections, permit-to-work systems, and railway operational safety procedures.

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

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