Lead Safety Officer

Job Description

Job Title: Lead Safety Officer Industry: Oil & GAS / Ferrous Non-Ferrous / Railways Location: Mundra, Gujarat Reports to: Lead Safety Officer Purpose of the position: The Lead Safety Officer (LSO) is responsible for overseeing safety-related work in the Oil & Gas, Ferrous Non-Ferrous, and Railways industries. This position is crucial for ensuring compliance with HSE regulations and fostering a safe & healthy working environment on-site. Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities (KRA): 1. Site Safety Inspection: Conduct through inspections to identify and mitigate unsafe conditions and practices, developing checklists as necessary. 2. Client Engagement: Meet with clients to ensure the project work aligns with their expectations. 3. Team Management: Maintain and supervise a team of safety officers, supervisors, and stewards. 4. Equipment Inspection Coordination: Arrange for the inspection of all lifting machines, tools, tackles, and pressure plants by qualified personnel according to legal requirements. 5. Safety Performance Evaluation: Assess safety standards to identify hazards, conduct risk analysis, and evaluate the effectiveness of preventive actions. 6. Safety Material Procurement: Procure quality Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safety gadgets. 7. Regulatory Compliance Liaison: Liaison with local statutory bodies to ensure compliance with safety regulations 8. Training Programs: Conduct need-based safety training for staff and organize motivational awareness programs periodically. 9. Emergency Drills: Conduct regular mock drills and fire drills to prepare for emergencies. 10. Project HSE Plan Development: Prepare and monitor the effective implementation of the Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) plan for projects. 11. Incident Investigation: Investigate accidents and incidents, analyse findings, and recommend remedial actions. 12. Risk Assessment Preparation: Prepare risk assessments for critical activities to ensure safety measures are in place. 13. Safety Orientation: Provide safety orientation for new engineers and induction training for new workers before deployment on-site. 14. Contingency Planning: Develop contingency plans and procure standard PPEs as needed. 15. Fire Fighting System Monitoring: Monitor fire fighting systems and provide training to site personnel on emergency response procedures. 16. Safety Campaigns: Organise competitions and campaigns to promote safety consciousness among staff at project sites. 17. Awareness Programs: Conduct various awareness initiatives such as job safety training, essay contests, poster competitions, etc. Knowledge / Experience / Skills Required: Degree / Diploma Engineering or B.Sc. (Pure Sc.) along with ADIS / PDIS form a State Technical Board is required, with a minimum of 15 years of experience in Oil & Gas / F-NF / Railways sectors. Strong understanding of safety related work practices in high-risk environments. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to anticipate project risks effectively. Proficient communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with cross- functional teams. Detail-oriented approach ensuring accuracy in all safety-related tasks. Reporting Structure: The Lead Safety Officer reports directly to the Resident Construction Manager while collaborating closely with various departments to integrate optimal safety measures throughout the project lifecycle. This position emphasizes proactive engagement in maintaining a safe working environment while ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and standards.