Senior Associate - Safety Officer

Safety Officer The Safety Officer will ensure full compliance with Indian statutory regulations and international best practices for Biogas, Green Hydrogen, and Solar EPC projects. You will lead risk assessments, enforce Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems, conduct specialized safety training, and build a zero-incident safety culture at project sites across India.

Key Responsibilities

Hazard Management & Risk Assessment: Conduct Job Safety Analysis (JSA), HIRA, HAZOP, and Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) for high-risk activities including explosive gas handling and working at height. Gas & Process Safety: Ensure safe handling, storage, and transportation of Biogas and Green Hydrogen as per PESO, Gas Cylinder Rules, and Explosives Act.

Manage gas detection, ventilation, hazardous area classification (Zone 0/1/2), and confined space safety. Electrical & Site Safety: Enforce CEA regulations, Lockout-Tagout (LOTO), lifting operations, and safety protocols during solar module installation, inverter commissioning, and grid integration. Regulatory Compliance & Emergency Preparedness: Ensure adherence to Factories Act, Petroleum Rules, PESO, BIS, and Hazardous Waste Management Rules.

Develop On-site Emergency Plans and conduct regular mock drills for gas leaks, hydrogen fires, and electrical emergencies. Training & Audits: Lead Toolbox Talks, deliver specialized training (gas, electrical, confined space, height work), and conduct internal safety audits. Promote a strong safety culture through behavioural safety programs.

Required Qualifications & Skills or Certifications: Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or Environmental Science. Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety (ADIS/PDIS) – highly preferred. NEBOSH IGC or equivalent – strongly preferred. First Aid, Fire Fighting, and HAZOP/QRA training will be an advantage.

Experience: 3–5 years in EPC / Renewable Energy projects (Biogas, Hydrogen, or Solar preferred). Key Skills & Attributes: Strong knowledge of ISO 45001, hazardous area classification, and Indian statutory safety requirements. Excellent leadership, communication, and influencing skills. Willingness to travel extensively across project sites in India.