senior Safety Officer

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 & DocumentationMaintain 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 & ControlsConduct 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 ManagementRecord 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 & AwarenessConduct inductions for employees/contractors; deliver toolbox talks and refresher trainings (PPE, fire safety, ergonomics, chemical handling).Develop training calendars and coverage reports.
5. Emergency PreparednessSupport emergency response plans; conduct evacuation/fire drills; maintain muster data, emergency equipment checklists (extinguishers, hydrants).
6. Environmental ManagementMonitor 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 SafetyVerify contractor EHS compliance (PPE, licenses, medical checks); conduct site briefings.Participate in MOC (Management of Change) for new equipment/process changes.
8. Continuous Improvement & CultureDrive Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) observations; promote housekeeping (5S), energy/water conservation ideas.Support dashboards, monthly reviews, and EHS week campaigns.

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