Safety Engineer – Water Treatment & Power Plant O&M

Xylem; Thane; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Xylem in Mumbai is seeking a Safety Engineer for Water Treatment & Power Plant O&M to lead field safety oversight and ensure compliant execution of maintenance activities. You will review permits, assess risks, and drive incident prevention across site operations.

Ideal candidates have 5-7 years in EHS for water or power facilities, with NEBOSH/IOSH/OHSA training; strong communication and teamwork are essential for coordinating with operations, maintenance, and contractors.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Electrical Engineering (preferred), Safety, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Min 5-7 years in EHS within water treatment/ Utilities or power plants.
• NEBOSH / IOSH / OSHA-related training and First Aid / Fire Warden certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Field safety oversight and compliance with EHS rules across site activities.
• Support PTW, JSA, method statements, and high-risk task controls.
• Conduct hazard assessments, incident investigations, and close actions.
• Deliver toolbox talks and maintain EHS records and reporting.
• Coordinate emergency drills and safe chemical handling practices.

Skills

Safety Leadership

Hazard Identification

Risk Assessment

Communication

Investigation

Teamwork

Training / Coaching

Attention to Detail

Education

Electrical Engineering (degree/diploma)

Safety / Environmental Science

Tools

MS Office

Digital EHS reporting systems

AI tools

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 Title and Department

• 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 / Business Unit

• 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

• 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

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
• PTW / Risk Review
  Support PTW, JSA, method statements, and high-risk task controls
• High risk activities - Assessment & control measures
  Conduct HRA Gemba walks/ site inspections; identify hazards and track actions at Velocity EHS and HRA Awareness through corporate guidelines
• Incident Support
  Report, investigate, and follow up incidents and near misses
• Active Caring Safety 365
  ACS 365 training & reporting via non EHS team and analysis of actions plan/follow up with project team
• Emergency / Chemical Safety
  Support drills, emergency readiness, and safe chemical handling
• Isolation / High-Risk Work
  Verify LOTO, confined space, work at height, lifting, and line-breaking controls
• Training / Reporting
  Deliver toolbox talks, maintain records, and issue EHS reports

EHS / Compliance Responsibilities

• Legal / System Compliance
  Follow site EHS procedures, permits, and India statutory requirements
• Hazard & Risk Control
  Confirm hazards, controls, PPE, and safe execution before/during work
• Contractor Compliance
  Verify approved methods, competency, and site rule compliance
• Emergency Readiness
  Support drills, response equipment checks, and incident coordination
• Chemical / Occupational Health
  Monitor SDS, labeling, storage, exposure controls, and housekeeping
• Audits / Improvement
  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 plantsTechnical 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 lead