Safety Engineer – Water Treatment & Power Plant O&M

Xylem; Thane; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Xylem, a Fortune 500 global water solutions company, seeks a Safety Engineer for Water Treatment & Power Plant O&M at Mumbai site. You will oversee field safety, permit control, risk assessments, and incident prevention to support legal compliance and continual EHS improvement.

Key duties include audits, contractor safety, drills, emergency readiness, and robust reporting. A degree in engineering plus 5–7 years of EHS experience is preferred, with NEBOSH/IOSH/OSHA certifications advantageous.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5–7 years of EHS experience in water treatment, utilities, or power plants.
• Knowledge of PTW, JSA, incident investigation, emergency response, and safety controls.
• NEBOSH / IOSH / OSHA certifications preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office and digital EHS reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee field safety and ensure compliance with EHS rules.
• Support PTW, JSA, method statements, and high‑risk task controls.
• Conduct risk assessments, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Lead drills, emergency readiness, and safe chemical handling.
• Verify LOTO, confined space, work at height, and other controls.
• Deliver toolbox talks and maintain EHS records and reports.

Skills

Safety Leadership

Hazard Identification

Risk Assessment

Communication

Investigation

Teamwork

Training / Coaching

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree/Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Safety / Environmental Science

NEBOSH / IOSH / OSHA training

First Aid / Fire Warden

Incident Investigation

MS Office / Digital EHS tools

Tools

AI tools

MS Office

Job description

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

Job Description

Safety Engineer – Water Treatment & Power Plant O&M

Job Details

• Job Title: Safety Engineer – Water Treatment & Power Plant O&M
• Department: EHS / Operations Support
• Category: Engineering / EHS
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Prepared For: Water Treatment and Power Plant O&M
• Location: Mumbai MCGM Site Based
• Business Unit: WI – (Water Treatment, Utilities, Power Plant O&M)
• Coverage: Process units, workshops, chemical areas, utilities, contractor work fronts
• Reports To: EHS Manager - India
• Direct Reports: Typically, none
• Internal Interfaces: EHS, Operations, Maintenance, Electrical, Mechanical, QA/QC, HR/Training
• External Interfaces: Customers, Contractors, authorities, auditors, emergency services, clients

Job Purpose

Ensure safe and compliant execution of water treatment and power plant O&M activities through field safety oversight, permit control, risk assessment, and incident prevention. Support legal compliance, contractor safety, emergency readiness, and continual EHS improvement across site operations.

Key Responsibilities

Field Safety

• Monitor worksite compliance with EHS rules and safe work practices
• Support PTW, JSA, method statements, and high-risk task controls
• Conduct HRA Gemba walks/site inspections; identify hazards and track actions at Velocity EHS and HRA Awareness through corporate guidelines
• Report, investigate, and follow up incidents and near misses
• ACS 365 training & reporting via non-EHS team and analysis of actions plan/follow up with project team
• Support drills, emergency readiness, and safe chemical handling
• Verify LOTO, confined space, work at height, lifting, and line-breaking controls
• Deliver toolbox talks, maintain records, and issue EHS reports

EHS / Compliance Responsibilities

• Follow site EHS procedures, permits, and India statutory requirements
• Confirm hazards, controls, PPE, and safe execution before/during work
• Verify approved methods, competency, and site rule compliance
• Support drills, response equipment checks, and incident coordination
• Monitor SDS, labeling, storage, exposure controls, and housekeeping
• Support audits, close actions, and promote lessons learned

Education, Experience & Certifications

• Education: Degree/Diploma in Electrical Engineering (preferred), Safety, Environmental Science, or related field
• Experience: Min 5 -7 years in EHS within Water treatment plant (Preferred), Utilities, or power plants
• Technical Knowledge: PTW, JSA, incident investigation, emergency response, chemical safety, confined space, work at height, LOTO
• Preferred Certifications: NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA-related training, First Aid, Fire Warden, incident investigation
• Computer Skills: AI tools, MS Office and digital EHS reporting systems

Skills & Competencies

• Safety Leadership: Visible, initiative-taking field presence
• Hazard Identification: Detects operational and maintenance hazards
• Risk Assessment: Evaluates risk and adequacy of controls
• Communication: Professional English Communication Skills, Clear reporting, briefings, and workforce engagement
• Investigation: Supports fact-finding and corrective actions
• Teamwork: Works effectively with operations, maintenance, and contractors
• Training / Coaching: Delivers practical EHS guidance
• Attention to Detail: Strong in inspections, permits, and records

Key Performance Indicators

• Incident Control: Reduction in incidents, near misses, and high-potential events
• Inspection / Audit Completion: Timely inspections and action close-out
• PTW Compliance: Quality of permit review and field verification
• Training Delivery: Effective inductions and toolbox talks
• Reporting Quality: Accurate, timely EHS reports and records

Working Conditions

• Environment: Water treatment project site, Exposure to equipment, chemicals, noise, heat, and outdoor conditions
• Work Pattern: Site-based hours; may require shutdown support, extended hours, or call-out
• Physical Requirements: Walking, climbing, PPE use, and field access across plant areas, Ability to Work as an Emergency Rescue Team leader
• Risk Exposure: Confined space, height work, lifting, hot work, isolation, chemicals
• Travel: Limited site/local travel

Authority / Interfaces

• Stop Work authority: Raise concerns and recommend stopping unsafe work per site procedure
• Task Review: Recommend controls before job execution
• Escalation: Escalate serious risks or non-compliance to management/EHS
• Operational Interface: Coordinate daily with operations and maintenance
• Contractor Interface: Engage contractor supervision on EHS compliance
• Reporting: Provide updates on risks, findings, and actions – Using Internal tools

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.