Safety Officer

Role & responsibilities

• Operational Safety Management:

  Monitor and enforce safety compliance across all key operational stages, including brewing, fermentation, filtration, and packaging. Ensure all procedures adhere to established safety protocols and regulatory standards.

• Hazardous Materials & Chemical Safety:

  Supervise the safe handling, storage, and disposal of raw materials and hazardous chemicals. Conduct regular audits of chemical storage areas and ensure proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used.

• Permit-to-Work (PTW) System Administration:

  Administer and enforce the Permit-to-Work system for all high-risk tasks, including confined space entry, hot work, and work at height, ensuring all prerequisites are met before work commences.

• Inspection and Audits:

  Conduct routine and surprise inspections of utility systems (boilers, chillers, compressors) and other plant machinery to identify and rectify potential safety hazards.

• Chemical and Process Safety:

  Oversee cleaning and sanitation (CIP) activities with a specific focus on the safe handling and dilution of cleaning chemicals, and ensuring proper ventilation and spill containment measures are in place.

• Maintenance Safety Support:

  Collaborate with maintenance teams to ensure all repair and maintenance activities are performed safely and in strict compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.

• Training & Awareness Programs:

  Develop and deliver comprehensive safety training programs, including new-hire inductions, daily toolbox talks, and periodic emergency drills (e.g., fire, chemical spill, and evacuation drills) to build a proactive safety culture.

• Incident Investigation & Reporting:

  Lead the investigation of all safety incidents, accidents, and near misses. Document findings, determine root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence.

• Contractor Safety Management:

  Ensure all external contractors and visitors comply with the site's EHS policies and procedures. Conduct contractor safety inductions and regularly monitor their work to ensure adherence to safety norms.

• Documentation and Legal Compliance:

  Maintain all safety-related documentation, including inspection reports, incident reports, training records, and compliance records for internal and external audits. Prepare and submit required reports to regulatory bodies as needed.

Required Educational Qualification:

• B.E./B.Tech with ADIS/PDIS (Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety / Post Diploma in Industrial Safety) from a recognized state board.