: Safety Officer (Integrated Steel Plant Ops & Projects)

Company: Lloyds Metals & Energy Limited (LMEL)

Location: Ghugus MIDC, District Chandrapur, Maharashtra

Plant Unit: 1.2 MTPA Integrated Steel Plant (Upcoming Expansion)

Total Openings: 21 Positions

Reporting To: EHS Manager

Job Overview

Lloyds Metals & Energy Limited is seeking dynamic, qualified Safety Officers for its 1.2 MTPA Integrated Steel Plant expansion in Ghugus, Chandrapur. Selected candidates will oversee EHS compliance, hazard identification, incident prevention, and statutory adherence across primary, secondary, rolling, and utility operations.

Position Breakdown by Area (21 Openings)

Department / SectionOpeningsTarget Areas & Key Operational RisksBlast Furnace (BF)4High-temperature liquid metal, CO gas exposure, hot blast stoves, stockhouse, runner maintenanceCoke Oven (CO)3Coke oven gas safety, hazardous emissions, battery operations, byproduct recovery unit (BPU)Steel Melting Shop (SMS)5EAF/BOF operations, ladle furnace, continuous casting machine (CCM), hot metal handling, overhead cranesWire Rod Mill (WRM)4High-speed rolling line, billet reheater, coiler, pinch rolls, mechanical pinch pointsBalance of Plant (BOP) & Utilities5Water treatment (WTP), captive power/waste heat (CPP), oxygen plant, gas holder, sub-stations

Key Responsibilities

1. Core EHS Management

- Implement LMEL's EHS management system, safety protocols, and zero-harm policy across assigned plant sections.
- Conduct daily site safety inspections, Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA), and Job Safety Analysis (JSA).
- Issue and verify Work Permits (PTW) for high-risk activities: Hot Work, Confined Space Entry, Working at Heights, Electrical Isolation (LOTO), and Heavy Lifting.

1. Section-Specific Safety Oversight

- BF & CO: Maintain CO gas monitoring systems, check breathing apparatus (SCBA) readiness, ensure continuous gas leak detection, and conduct emergency evacuation drills.
- SMS: Inspect liquid metal handling gear, EOT crane safety interlocks, ladle integrity,



splash protection barriers, and PPE usage.
- WRM: Monitor automated mill line safety guards, hydraulic systems, emergency stop controls, and material handling hazards.
- BOP & Utilities: Manage chemical hazards (WTP/Acid handling), high-voltage electrical safety, pressurized vessel inspections, and gas network safety.

1. Incident Management & Regulatory Compliance

- Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for near-misses, incidents, and accidents; prepare CAPA reports.
- Ensure strict compliance with The Factories Act, 1948, Maharashtra Factories Rules, and MSIHC Rules (Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemical Rules).
- Coordinate periodic safety audits and statutory inspections by government regulators.

1. Training & Safety Culture

- Lead daily Tool Box Talks (TBT) and specialized safety training modules for employee and contractor workforces.
- Audit contractor compliance with site safety manuals and personal protective equipment (PPE) standards.

Educational Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualification

- Degree / Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Metallurgy) from a recognized University/Institute.
- Mandatory Post Diploma in Industrial Safety (PDIS) / Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety (ADIS) from a State Technical Board (RLI / CLI preferred).

Experience Level
- 3 to 10 Years of relevant hands-on safety management experience in an Integrated Steel Plant (ISP), Integrated Sponge Iron/Pellet Plant, or Heavy Metallurgical Industry.
- Prior experience during project erection, commissioning, or stabilization phase of 1 MTPA+ steel projects will be given preference.

Technical & Core Competencies
- Deep knowledge of steel plant hazards: Gas Safety (CO/BF gas), Liquid Metal Safety, High-Voltage Electrical Isolation, Radiation Safety (CCM level gauges).
- Proficiency in LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) protocols, HAZOP studies, and OHSAS 18001 / ISO 45001 management systems.
- Robust knowledge of local statutory reporting requirements in Maharashtra.
- Fluency in Hindi and English; working knowledge of Marathi is highly desirable.

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