Health And Safety Officer

Health & Safety Officer – GKB Hitech Lenses Pvt. Ltd.

📍 Location: Goa

At GKB Hitech Lenses Pvt. Ltd., one of India’s leading ophthalmic lens manufacturers, we are committed to strengthening a strong safety culture across our manufacturing and operations network. As we continue to scale multi-plant operations with advanced technologies and cleanroom environments, we are seeking a Health & Safety Officer who can champion EHS excellence — ensuring statutory compliance, proactive risk mitigation, and a safe workplace for all.

What You’ll Lead

JOB OBJECTIVES

To develop, implement and monitor EHS program ensuring statutory compliance, safe working conditions, and proactively safety culture across plant operations.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Risk Assessment

• Conduct Job Safety Analysis (JSA), HIRA and implement controls for chemicals handling, surfacing/finishing operations, AR coating machines, boilers, DGs and utility systems.
• Ensure proper installation and function of safety devices, ventilation, fire detection and emergency alarms.
• Overseeing the safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous substances and waste.

Safety Management & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Factories Act, State Factory Rules, Environmental laws, and other statutory EHS requirements.
• Maintain mandatory statutory records, and safety registers.
• Assist in obtaining statutory approvals and renewals (Fire NOC, etc.)
• Ensure availability, usage & maintenance of PPE

Training & Awareness

• Plan and Deliver EHS training (Induction, chemical handling, PPE usage, machine safety, ergonomics, first aid)
• Promote safety culture, safety campaigns and notices.

Fire Safety & Emergency Preparedness

• Oversees maintenance of fire hydrants, extinguishers and emergency exit routes.
• Conduct fire drills and update emergency response plans with trained floor coordinators

Audits & Corrective Actions

• Conduct internal safety audits, walkthroughs and ensure closure of CAPA.

Incident Investigation

• Lead investigation of unsafe acts, accidents, and near miss incidents.
• Identify root causes and drive preventive & corrective actions.

Environmental

• Monitor waste disposal, chemical storage, ventilation systems, water usage & compliance to PCB norms.
• Coordinate with vendors for hazardous waste management.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION’S

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field like engineering, occupational health and safety, or environmental science, along with relevant experience and certifications

Years and Nature of Experience

• 5 to 8 years , in the similar field specially in manufacturing company.

Candidates must possess strong proficiency in the local language to effectively liaise with Local and Government authorities.