Safety Officer

Department/Unit:

Reporting To:

Direct Reports:

Job Purpose/Summary:

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Safety Compliance:

  Ensure strict adherence to all national and local occupational health and safety regulations, company policies, and best practices.

• Risk Assessment:

  Conduct regular safety inspections, risk assessments, and hazard identification throughout the plant (Smelter, Refinery, CCR, Maintenance areas).

• Incident Investigation:

  Lead or assist in the investigation of all safety incidents, near misses, and accidents. Determine root causes and recommend corrective/preventive actions.

• Training & Awareness:

  Develop and deliver safety training programs for new hires and existing employees (e.g., LOTO, confined space, hot work, chemical handling, PPE). Conduct regular safety drills.

• Audits & Inspections:

  Participate in internal and external safety audits, prepare reports, and track the closure of audit findings.

• Safety Documentation:

  Maintain accurate safety records, incident reports, training logs, and compliance

• Emergency Preparedness:

  Assist in developing and implementing emergency response plans and

• PPE Management:

  Oversee the proper use, maintenance, and availability of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• Safety Committees:

  Actively participate in and support plant safety

• Health & Hygiene:

  Monitor workplace hygiene and industrial health aspects, coordinating with medical services as needed.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR)
• Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR)
• Near Miss Reporting Rate
• Safety Audit Compliance Score
• Safety Training Hours per Employee
• Hazard Identification & Closure Rate

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Safety Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related
• Recognized safety certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, CSP, Diploma in Industrial Safety) are

Required Experience:

• 5-8 years of experience as a Safety Officer or similar role in a heavy manufacturing or process industry, preferably in metals, mining, or chemicals.

Required Skills:

• Thorough knowledge of Indian and international

  SHE regulations

  (e.g., Factories Act, ILO guidelines).
• Strong understanding of

  risk assessment methodologies

  and

  incident investigation techniques

  .
• Excellent

  communication, presentation

  , and training delivery
• Ability to influence and persuade at all levels of the
• Proficiency in

  safety management systems

  .
• Crisis management and emergency response