Safety officer

Job Title: Safety Officer

Location: Bidadi, Karnataka

Employment Type: Siemens DC Roll

Educational Qualification

• Diploma or B.E./ B.Tech in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university.
• Diploma in Industrial Safety (PDIS) from a recognized institution/university (Mandatory).

Experience Required

• Diploma/B.E. with 3 to 5 years of relevant industrial safety experience.
• Candidates with 6 to 8 years of experience in electrical and industrial safety will be preferred.
• Minimum 3 to 4 years of experience in a safety leadership role is desirable.

Specialization

• Plant Safety
• Construction Safety
• Electrical Maintenance Safety

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the Safety Management System at site.
• Conduct Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) and Job Safety Analysis (JSA).
• Monitor, investigate, and report Unsafe Acts (UA), Unsafe Conditions (UC), Near Misses, and safety incidents.
• Ensure compliance with PPE requirements and conduct awareness programs and safety trainings.
• Administer and monitor Work Permit Systems and Lockout Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Ensure compliance with the Factory Act, statutory regulations, and organizational EHS requirements.
• Prepare monthly EHS reports, analyze safety performance data, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Drive continuous improvements in workplace safety standards and practices.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits to identify hazards and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly safety reports and present findings to management.
• Monitor safety performance indicators and develop action plans for improvement.
• Coordinate with project and maintenance teams to ensure safe execution of activities.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of industrial safety practices, particularly in electrical environments.
• Good understanding of HIRA, JSA, Incident Investigation, Work Permit Systems, and LOTO.
• Knowledge of statutory safety requirements and Factory Act regulations.
• Ability to analyze safety data and implement improvement initiatives.
• Excellent communication, reporting, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and preparation of safety dashboards/reports.

Preferred Industry Experience

• Refineries
• Petrochemical Plants
• Automobile Manufacturing Facilities
• Industrial Manufacturing Plants
• Electrical Maintenance and Construction Projects (Non-Civil)

Mandatory Requirements

• Diploma in Industrial Safety (PDIS).
• Experience in electrical safety management.
• Experience in industrial/construction site safety.
• Strong safety leadership and reporting capabilities.