Safety Officer

Job Summary:

The Safety Officer is responsible for implementing and monitoring safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment in the steel plant. This role involves conducting safety inspections, promoting safety awareness, ensuring legal compliance, and minimizing risks associated with plant operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor steel plant operations to ensure compliance with safety standards and statutory requirements.
• Conduct daily safety rounds, inspections, and audits across plant sections such as blast furnace, rolling mill, coke oven, etc.
• Identify unsafe conditions, hazards, and unsafe acts; recommend and enforce corrective actions.
• Maintain and update risk assessments, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), and HIRA (Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment).
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses; prepare reports with root cause analysis and preventive actions.
• Conduct fire safety drills, emergency evacuation training, and first-aid programs.
• Ensure proper usage and availability of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
• Conduct safety induction for new employees and safety toolbox talks for workers and contractors.
• Monitor compliance with permit-to-work (PTW) systems for hot work, confined space, height work, etc.
• Liaise with government safety inspectors and assist in audits (e.g., Factory Inspector, Pollution Control Board, etc.).

Qualifications and Skills:

• Diploma / Degree in Engineering with a Diploma in Industrial Safety (as per Factory Act).
• Certification in NEBOSH/IOSH/OSHA is desirable.
• Minimum 5–6 years of relevant experience in steel or heavy manufacturing industries.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, such as Factories Act, ISO 45001, and environmental norms.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in incident investigation techniques (e.g., root cause analysis, 5 Why, Fishbone).
• Good communication skills (Hindi & English); ability to train and influence workers and contractors.

Working Conditions:

• On-site full-time position; includes shift work and availability during emergencies.
• Exposure to high-temperature areas, heavy machinery, and hazardous conditions – proper PPE is mandatory.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person