Senior Safety Engineer - Hitachi Rail GTS India

Job Title: Senior Safety Engineer

Designation : Senior

Company: Hitachi Rail GTS India

Bangalore, India

Salary: As per Industry

Company Overview:

Hitachi Rail is a leading partner to the world s best transportation companies, with a comprehensive portfolio of rail solutions and services for the urban, mainline and freight railway markets.

Job Roles & Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement SHE policies, plans, and procedures in alignment with project requirements.

• Establish and manage the SHE organization and committee at the site.

• Conduct SHE orientation, training programs, and awareness sessions for all personnel.

• Perform regular SHE inspections and audits; ensure corrective actions are implemented.

• Oversee accident reporting, investigation, and root cause analysis.

• Ensure emergency preparedness plans are in place and conduct drills periodically.

• Monitor compliance for high-risk activities such as working at height, lifting operations, and machinery guarding.

• Liaise with contractors, agencies, and regulatory authorities for SHE compliance.

• Develop risk assessments specific to AFC installation and operational hazards.

• Maintain accurate documentation and submit SHE reports to the employer as per contractual requirements.

• Ensure SHE compliance during installation, testing, and commissioning of AFC equipment (gates, ticketing machines, validators).

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of SHE regulations, standards, and best practices.

• Excellent communication and reporting abilities.

• Proficiency in MS Office and SHE documentation tools.

• Proven track record in implementing SHE systems and managing compliance audits

Experience:

• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in SHE management roles, preferably in large infrastructure or metro/railways/High Speed Rail /LRT projects.

Education:

Candidate must meet one of the following criteria:

• B. E / B. Tech with any other equivalent State and Central Govt. recognized full time Degree / Diploma in Safety.

• B. Sc. (Physics/Chemistry/Maths) with one-year full-time advanced Safety Diploma or diploma in Safety Engineering

• B. Sc. / Diploma in Engineering with Advanced Safety Management Diploma

• Any Graduate or Diploma holder with 7 years of experience in a full-fledged SHE department of a Public Sector / Leading Private Sector / MNC

• International qualifications like CSP (Certified Safety Professional), NEBOSH, MIOSH, MSISO etc.

Hitachi Values:

We are proud to say we are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to any factor that doesn t impact your ability to do the job, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are proud of Japanese heritage, with our values expressed through the Hitachi Spirit: