Senior Safety Officer

. Job Description Support the safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible operation of the plant by executing EHS procedures, monitoring compliance, conducting trainings and audits, and driving corrective/preventive actions to reduce risk and improve EHS performance.

Key Responsibilities

1. EHS Compliance & Documentation Maintain EHS registers, permits, licenses, and statutory records (Form 11/12, PPE logs, training records, waste manifests). Assist in submissions to regulatory bodies (State Pollution Control Board, Factory Inspectorate), and support inspections/audits. Ensure adherence to ISO 45001 (OHS) and ISO 14001 (EMS) requirements—procedures, internal audits, and document control.
2. Risk Assessment & Controls Conduct HIRA (Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment), JSA, LOTO verification, and work-permit checks (hot work, confined space, work at height). Track and close CAPA from audits/observations; escalate high-risk findings.
3. Incident Management Record and investigate near-misses, first-aids, MTI, LTI; prepare RCA using 5-Why/Fishbone and define CAPA. Maintain incident dashboard and ensure timely reporting to management.
4. Training & Awareness Conduct inductions for employees/contractors; deliver toolbox talks and refresher trainings (PPE, fire safety, ergonomics, chemical handling). Develop training calendars and coverage reports.
5. Emergency Preparedness Support emergency response plans; conduct evacuation/fire drills; maintain muster data, emergency equipment checklists (extinguishers, hydrants).
6. Environmental Management Monitor emissions, effluents, noise; maintain records against consent/limits; coordinate sampling and lab reports. Manage solid/hazardous waste (segregation, storage, disposal via authorized vendors); track manifests and TSDF coordination.
7. Contractor & Process Safety Verify contractor EHS compliance (PPE, licenses, medical checks); conduct site briefings. Participate in MOC (Management of Change) for new equipment/process changes.
8. Continuous Improvement & Culture Drive Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) observations; promote housekeeping (5S), energy/water conservation ideas. Support dashboards, monthly reviews, and EHS week campaigns.