Safety Officer

Safety Officer

Key Responsibilities

• HSE Management & Compliance:

  Develop, implement, and monitor comprehensive

  HSE policies and procedures

  aligned with railway and national regulations. Ensure compliance across operations, maintenance, and

  civil construction projects

  (e.g., track work, bridges, excavation).

• Risk Mitigation & Inspection:

  Conduct thorough

  safety inspections and audits

  of infrastructure, equipment, and

  civil work sites

  . Lead

  Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

  and risk assessments for critical tasks (e.g., deep excavation, structural work), recommending effective control measures.

• Incident & Emergency Management:

  Serve as the primary responder for incidents. Conduct detailed

  accident/incident investigations

  to determine root causes and develop corrective/preventive action plans (CAPA). Develop and conduct drills for the

  Emergency Response Plan (ERP)

  .

• Safety Documentation & Reporting:

  Crucially, maintain comprehensive and legally compliant safety documentation

  , including:

• Statutory Registers

  (Accident, Inspection, Lifting Equipment).

• Permit-to-Work (PTW) System Records

  for critical tasks.

• HSE Training Records

  and Audit Reports.

• Training & Culture:

  Develop and deliver mandatory safety training programs. Promote a strong

  safety-first culture

  among employees and contractors.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Education:

  Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Safety Management.

• Mandatory Certification:

  Recognized safety qualification (e.g., Diploma in Industrial Safety, NEBOSH, or equivalent).

• Experience:

• Minimum of

  5 years of relevant HSE experience

  is preferred.
• Specific experience (5 years preferred) in the

  Railways sector

  is a significant advantage.

• Technical Knowledge:

  In-depth knowledge of Indian safety statutes, including the

  BOCW Act

  , and applicable Railway Safety Rules. Proficiency in conducting HSE audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.

  Demonstrated experience managing statutory safety documentation.

Location & Preferred Experience

• Location:

  Korba, Chhattisgarh

• Preferred Experience:

  Proven experience managing HSE specifically for railway civil works

  , including track-related civil construction, bridge construction/rehabilitation, earthwork, and deep excavation.