Safety Officer – Plant Operations
Location: Gudur, Andhra Pradesh
Experience: 10+ Years
Industry: Steel / Manufacturing / Process Industry
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and implement plant-wide EHS and safety systems in compliance with statutory requirements and company standards.
- Conduct regular safety inspections, risk assessments, HIRA/JSA, audits and compliance reviews.
- Ensure safe work practices across production, maintenance, electrical, mechanical and project activities.
- Investigate accidents, incidents and near-misses and drive RCA and corrective/preventive actions.
- Conduct safety induction, toolbox talks, emergency preparedness and regular safety awareness training.
- Monitor PPE compliance, work permits, LOTO, working at height, confined space, hot work and contractor safety.
- Coordinate mock drills, emergency response plans and fire safety activities.
- Maintain statutory safety records, reports, registers and documentation.
- Coordinate with plant HODs, contractors and regulatory authorities on safety-related matters.
- Drive a strong safety culture and continuous improvement across the plant.
Eligibility:
- Bachelor’s/Diploma in Engineering with Diploma/PG Diploma in Industrial Safety or equivalent recognized qualification.
- 10+ years of relevant experience in Safety/EHS, preferably in steel, metal, manufacturing or process industries.
- Strong knowledge of Factories Act, applicable safety regulations, ISO 45001 and statutory compliance.
- Experience in handling plant-level safety operations, audits, incident investigations and contractor safety.
- Strong communication, training and coordination skills.
- Willingness to relocate to Gudur, Andhra Pradesh is required.