Role & responsibilities
Job Description Safety Engineer
Project: CtrlS Data Centre Project
Location: Hyderabad
Experience: 5 Years
Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech in Safety Engineering or Diploma in Industrial Safety (DIS)
Industry: Data Centre / Construction / Infrastructure
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Safety Engineer with approximately 5 years of experience in construction safety, preferably in data centre or large-scale infrastructure projects. The candidate will be responsible for implementing safety standards, monitoring site activities, ensuring statutory compliance, and maintaining a safe working environment across the project site.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement and monitor Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) policies and procedures at the project site.
- Conduct regular site safety inspections and identify potential hazards and unsafe practices.
- Ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations, statutory requirements, and project-specific HSE standards.
- Conduct toolbox talks, safety inductions, and awareness training for employees, contractors, and subcontractors.
- Monitor high-risk activities such as work at height, hot work, confined space entry, lifting operations, and electrical works.
- Ensure proper implementation of Permit to Work (PTW) systems and Job Safety Analysis (JSA).
- Monitor electrical safety, fire prevention measures, and emergency preparedness, particularly in critical data centre areas.
- Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
- Ensure proper usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) by all site personnel.
- Coordinate with project teams, contractors, and client representatives on safety-related matters.
- Maintain safety documentation, inspection reports, incident records, and compliance registers.
- Conduct emergency mock drills and ensure the availability of fire safety and emergency response equipment.
- Follow up on safety observations and ensure timely closure of corrective actions.
Desired Skills & Competencies
- Good knowledge of construction site safety practices and HSE management systems.
- Experience in electrical and mechanical safety monitoring.
- Knowledge of fire safety, emergency response, and risk assessment.
- Familiarity with PTW, JSA, HIRA, and incident investigation.
- Good communication and coordination skills.
- Ability to independently monitor site safety activities and prepare safety reports.
Preferred Experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience in construction safety or infrastructure projects.
- Experience in data centre projects, commercial buildings, industrial projects, or MEP construction will be preferred.
- Candidates with experience in PMC / client-side safety monitoring will have an added advantage.