Safety Officer

Job description:

Position: Safety Officer (Industrial)
Location: Lanjigarh, Odisha
Department: Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
Reporting To: Lead HSE

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and ensure compliance with statutory, organizational, and client-specific safety regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments, safety inspections, and audits across the plant, equipment, and operations.
• Develop and execute safety programs for high-risk areas such as conveyors, rotating machinery, vehicle movement zones, and dust-prone areas.
• Monitor and enforce permit-to-work systems, lock-out/tag-out procedures, and confined space entry protocols.
• Train and create awareness among employees and contract workers on industrial safety practices.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near-misses, and prepare detailed reports with corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain emergency preparedness, including safety drills, fire protection systems, and medical response coordination.
• Liaise with factory inspectorate, statutory authorities, and auditors to ensure compliance with legal obligations.
• Support in maintaining safety documentation such as registers, checklists, and records per Odisha Factory & Boiler Rules.

Minimum Qualifications

• Post Diploma in Industrial Safety (PDIS) from SCTE & VT (State Council for Technical Education & Vocational Training, Odisha) – Mandatory.
• Basic Qualification: B.Sc., Diploma in Engineering, or B.Tech in any discipline.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Safety Officer in heavy industries.
• Preferred sectors: Metal, Steel & Iron, Ports, or similar industrial projects.

Key Skills

• In-depth knowledge of OSHA, Factories Act, and Odisha Factory & Boiler Safety Rules.
• Strong understanding of industrial hazards such as heavy material handling, fire & explosion risks, machine guarding, electrical, and dust-related hazards.
• Effective communication and training skills for workforce engagement.
• Strong safety documentation, reporting, and incident analysis skills.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to handle emergency situations with a proactive approach.
• Willingness to work in shifts and industrial site environments.
• Computer literacy (MS Office, safety management software/tools).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person