Safety Officer

Designation: Safety Officer

Role Purpose
Responsible for ensuring compliance with EHS regulations, driving a strong safety culture, minimizing workplace risks, and maintaining safe and environmentally compliant plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with OSH Code, Factory Safety, Environmental, and statutory requirements.
• Conduct HIRA/JSA, safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Manage Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems, including Hot Work, Work at Height, Confined Space, LOTO, and Contractor Activities.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and accidents; implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead emergency preparedness, fire safety programs, and mock drills.
• Monitor occupational health, industrial hygiene, and environmental compliance.
• Conduct safety inductions, toolbox talks, and awareness programs.
• Manage contractor safety and ensure adherence to site safety standards.
• Prepare EHS reports and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Leading ESG/sustainability for the organisation.

Qualification & Experience

• Degree/Diploma in Engineering with PG Degree/Diploma in Industrial Safety (Government recognized).
• Degree Holder: Minimum 2 years of relevant factory safety experience.
• Diploma Holder: Minimum 5 years of relevant factory safety experience.
• Experience in manufacturing/automotive/engineering industries preferred.
• Experience in managing sustainability.

Key Skills

• EHS & Industrial Safety Management
• Risk Assessment (HIRA/JSA)
• Permit-to-Work Systems
• Incident Investigation & RCA
• Fire & Emergency Response
• Occupational Health & Environmental Compliance
• ISO 45001 & ISO 14001
• Safety Audits & Contractor Safety Management
• Communication & Stakeholder Management
• Sustainability - Carbon netralisation, Water management, SBTi, ZWL, etc.