Key Responsibilities

A. Plant Safety & Risk Management

- Implement and monitor plant safety policies, procedures, and EHS standards.

- Conduct Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) and Job Safety Analysis (JSA).

- Identify chemical, process, mechanical, electrical, and occupational safety hazards.

- Monitor compliance with safe operating procedures across production, utilities, maintenance, and warehouse operations.

- Conduct regular safety inspections and workplace audits and ensure timely closure of observations.

B. Chemical & Process Safety

- Ensure safe handling, storage, transfer, and disposal of hazardous chemicals.

- Review Safety Data Sheets (SDS), chemical compatibility, labelling, and emergency response requirements.

- Monitor process safety controls, including pressure vessels, pipelines, storage tanks, and chemical transfer systems.

- Support process hazard studies such as HAZOP, wherever applicable.

- Monitor implementation of controls for fire, toxic gas release, chemical spills, and other process emergencies.

- Ensure safe operation of applicable safety-critical systems and emergency shutdown arrangements.

C. Permit-to-Work (PTW) System

- Implement and monitor the Permit-to-Work system for high-risk activities.

- Ensure compliance with hot work, confined space entry, work at height, excavation, electrical isolation, and other hazardous work permits.

- Verify lockout/tagout (LOTO), gas testing, isolation, and required safety precautions.

- Monitor contractor safety performance during maintenance and project activities.

D. Statutory Compliance

- Ensure compliance with applicable factory, occupational safety, environmental, fire safety, and hazardous chemical regulations.

- Maintain statutory registers, inspection records, safety documentation, and compliance reports.

- Coordinate statutory inspections and audits with relevant authorities and approved agencies.

- Track compliance deadlines, inspection findings,



and corrective and preventive actions.

- Coordinate with plant management and relevant departments for required approvals, licences, and safety certifications.

E. Fire & Emergency Management

- Inspect fire extinguishers, hydrants, fire alarms, emergency exits, and other fire protection systems.

- Coordinate emergency preparedness plans, mock drills, evacuation exercises, and incident response.

- Ensure availability and readiness of emergency equipment, spill kits, first-aid facilities, and required PPE.

- Investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions and implement preventive measures.

F. Training & Employee Awareness

- Conduct safety induction for new employees, contract workers, and visitors.

- Organize toolbox talks, safety campaigns, and job-specific safety training.

- Train employees on chemical handling, PPE, emergency response, and safe work practices.

- Promote employee participation in safety committees and hazard reporting.

G. Incident Investigation & Reporting

- Investigate accidents, near misses, unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions.

- Conduct root cause analysis and recommend corrective and preventive actions.

- Prepare monthly EHS performance reports covering incidents, observations, training, audits, and compliance.

- Track safety KPIs and report significant risks and incidents to plant management.

H. Environmental & Occupational Health

- Coordinate with the environmental team on hazardous waste handling, pollution prevention, and applicable environmental requirements.

- Monitor occupational health risks, workplace exposure, noise, ventilation,



and other relevant industrial hygiene parameters.

- Coordinate medical surveillance and health examinations as applicable.

- Ensure proper use of PPE and compliance with workplace hygiene standards.

I. ISO & Management Systems

- Support implementation and maintenance of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems, where applicable.

- Coordinate internal audits, external audits, and management reviews.

- Maintain EHS procedures, risk assessments, training records, inspection reports, and corrective action logs.

- Drive continual improvement initiatives to reduce incidents and improve safety performance.

3. Educational Qualification

- B.E. / B.Tech in Chemical Engineering, Fire & Safety Engineering, or another relevant engineering discipline.

- Recognized Industrial Safety Diploma / PG Diploma in Industrial Safety, where required for the role and applicable statutory provisions.

- Additional qualifications in process safety, fire safety, occupational health, or environmental management will be an advantage.

4. Experience & Technical Skills

- 5–10 years of relevant experience in EHS / industrial safety, preferably in chemical, specialty chemical, petrochemical, or process manufacturing plants.

- Robust knowledge of chemical hazards, industrial safety practices, PTW, HIRA, JSA, LOTO, and incident investigation.

- Familiarity with fire protection systems, emergency response, and process safety management.

- Knowledge of applicable Indian statutory requirements and factory-level compliance.

- Experience in contractor safety, safety audits, and EHS documentation.

- Good communication, report-writing, coordination, and team-handling skills.

5. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Reduction in recordable accidents and lost-time injuries.

- Timely completion of safety inspections and closure of audit observations.

- 100% completion of scheduled safety training, subject to the approve

📌 Senior safety Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 Pon Pure Chemicals
📍 Chennai