Safety Officer

Safety Officer (Renewable Energy Wind Power Projects / Rotor Blade Manufacturing Facility)

Position:

Industry:

Project Type:

Experience Required:

• Experience in

  Wind Power Projects (preferred)

• Construction safety + Manufacturing safety exposure (added advantage)
• Knowledge of WTG erection, heavy lifting, working at height, blade handling, and composite manufacturing safety
  

Key Responsibilities

1. Safety Management for Wind Manufacturing Facility

• Ensure safe operations across all manufacturing areas including

  prepreg, moulding, curing, trimming, finishing, CNC machining, and assembly

  sections.
• Monitor work activities related to

  composite materials, resins, chemicals, adhesives, solvents

  , etc.
• Enforce proper use of PPE for chemical handling, fiber cutting, lamination, sanding, and grinding operations.
• Conduct inspections for fire safety, chemical storage, eyewash stations, fume extraction units, and ventilation systems.
  

2. Safety Oversight for Wind Turbine Construction / Installation

• Supervise safety for

  tower erection, nacelle assembly, rotor blade lifting, hub assembly

  , and commissioning activities.
• Implement safe practices for

  heavy lifting

  with cranes, rigging, and lifting tackles.
• Ensure compliance with working at height procedures for activities conducted on towers up to 100+ meters.
• Conduct site inspections, identify hazards, and enforce control measures as per WTG installation guidelines.
  

3. Permit-to-Work (PTW) Management

• Implement and monitor PTW for high-risk activities such as:
  
• Working at height
• Electrical isolation & LOTO
• Confined space
• Hot work
• Heavy lifting & rigging
• Chemical handling
  
• Ensure all permits are verified, approved, and implemented safely.
  

4. Risk Assessment & Safety Documentation

• Prepare and update:
  
• JSA / JHA
• HIRA
• Chemical Risk Assessments
• LOTO procedures
• Emergency response plans
  
• Maintain safety reports, inspection checklists, audit records, and incident logs.
  

5. Training & Awareness

• Deliver safety induction for new employees, contractors, and visitors.
  
• Conduct toolbox talks related to:
  
• Blade handling safety
• Composite manufacturing hazards
• Chemical safety
• Crane & lifting safety
• WAH safety
  
• Promote safety culture among shop-floor workers and turbine erection teams.
  

6. Incident Management

• Report, investigate, and document all near-misses, unsafe acts, property damage, and incidents.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and develop corrective & preventive actions.
• Ensure timely closure of action items.
  

7. Equipment, Tools & PPE Compliance

• Check calibration and condition of tools & equipment including grinders, drilling machines, cranes, forklifts, and material handling equipment.
• Ensure proper PPE usage such as respirators, gloves, cut-resistant safety gear, goggles, safety harness, etc.
• Validate certification of lifting tools & tackles, fall protection equipment, and electrical equipment.
  

8. Emergency Preparedness

• Conduct emergency mock drills (fire, chemical spill, medical emergency, rescue).
• Ensure proper firefighting equipment, spill kits, first-aid kits, and assembly points are available.
• Coordinate with local emergency response teams if needed.
  

9. Compliance & Audits

• Ensure compliance with national and international standards (ISO 45001, ISO 14001, OSHA guidelines).
• Participate in internal and external audits.
• Ensure timely closure of audit findings.
  

10. Coordination with Stakeholders

• Work closely with production team, quality team, project engineers, contractors, and client HSE representatives.
• Attend weekly/monthly safety meetings and present safety performance.
• Support continuous improvement of HSE systems and processes.
  

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of

  wind power project safety

  .
• Knowledge of

  rotor blade manufacturing processes

  and composite material safety.
• Ability to manage high-risk activities like

  lifting, WAH, electrical isolation, chemical handling

  .
• Good communication skills for trainings and coordination.
• Ability to prepare and maintain safety documentation and reports.