Safety Officer

Salo Tech Motherson Solar Energy India; Chennai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Salo Tech Motherson Solar Energy India seeks a safety professional to implement and monitor workplace safety across module manufacturing. You will enforce safety practices, conduct risk assessments, and maintain EHS records in alignment with statutory norms and corporate guidelines.

The role covers incident investigations, training on PPE, LOTO, arc flash, and spill response, plus liaison with authorities for compliance and documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.
• Ability to conduct hazard identification and risk assessments.
• Familiarity with firefighting systems, emergency response & evacuation procedures.
• Proficiency in MS Office and ERP/CMMS tools.
• Strong knowledge of factory safety and chemical handling.

Responsibilities

• Enforce plant safety practices per statutory norms and EHS guidelines.
• Conduct risk assessments for operations (JSA, HIRA) including electrical, mechanical, and utility systems.
• Develop, update, and implement EHS policies, SOPs, permits, and risk formats for module manufacturing.
• Maintain EHS records and prepare for internal and statutory audits.
• Lead incident investigations (RCA) and drive corrective/preventive actions.
• Support safety training, toolbox talks, LOTO, arc flash awareness, and fire drills.
• Ensure compliance with Factory Act, PESO, pollution norms, and hazardous waste rules.
• Assist with CEIG, TNEB, Electrical Inspectorate documentation and CMMS entries.
• Promote safety culture through campaigns, reports, and safety committees.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Hazard identification & risk assess.

Safety compliance & documentation

Training & awareness

MS Office

ERP/CMMS

Tools

LOTO

Job description

1. Workplace Safety Implementation

• Enforce plant safety practices in alignment with statutory norms and corporate EHS guidelines.
• Conduct risk assessments (JSA, HIRA) for operations, including electrical, mechanical, and utility systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards (ISO 45001, ISO 14001, NBC, OSHA).
• Assist in developing, updating, and implementing EHS policies, SOPs, work permits, and riskassessment formats (JSA, HIRA, etc.) specific to module manufacturing.
• Maintain EHS records, registers, and documentation for internal audits and statutory inspections.

2. Safety Monitoring & Inspections

• Conduct routine inspections of production areas, utilities, and electrical rooms.
• Identify unsafe conditions and ensure timely rectification.
• Monitor safe operation of machinery, lifting tools, electrical panels, and storage areas.

3. Training & Awareness

• Conduct safety induction for new employees and contractors.
• Deliver toolbox talks, safety training on PPE, electrical hazards, lock-out/tag-out (LOTO), arc flash awareness, etc.
• Promote strong safety culture across all operational teams.
• Train supervisors and operators on emergency procedures, first aid, fire drills, and spill response.

4. Safety Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure compliance with all applicable factory, chemical, electrical, and environmental safety regulations (e.g., Factories Act, PESO, local pollution control norms, etc.).
• Maintain safety documents: Incident/accident reports, near-miss logs, safety checklists, PPE register.
• Assist in liaison with statutory authorities (Factory Inspectorate, Electrical Inspectorate).
• Also ensure compliance with respect to Hazardous Waste Management, CPCB Regulations, EPR, ESG

5. Incident Management

• Respond to accidents, electrical failures, and safety emergencies.
• Conduct root-cause analysis (RCA) and drive corrective/preventive actions.
• Track and report EHS KPIs: accidents, near misses, unsafe conditions closure, etc.
• Lead or support incident and nearmiss investigations, prepare reports, and track implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor incident trends and propose targeted safety interventions to reduce injuries and losses.

6. Electrical Maintenance Assistance

Support the Utility & Maintenance Manager in routine maintenance of:

• LT/HT distribution systems
• Transformers, switchgear, panels
• UPS, DG sets, compressors, and lighting
• HVAC, utility equipment

7. Electrical Safety Assurance

• Ensure LOTO implementation during maintenance.
• Verify Earthing/grounding, insulation resistance, and compliance of electrical installations.
• Assist in safe energizing, shutdowns, and commissioning activities.

8. Documentation & Reporting

• Support in maintaining electrical maintenance logs, job cards, and CMMS entries.
• Assist with statutory compliance documentation for CEIG, TNEB, and Electrical Inspectorate.
• UA & UC observations and its closures

9. Spare Management & Utility Support

• Help maintain stock of electrical consumables, spares, PPE, and tools.
• Support energy-saving initiatives and utility efficiency improvements.

10. Hazard Identification & Risk Control

• Conduct daily/weekly safety inspections and walkthroughs of production lines, chemical storage areas, warehouse, and utilities.
• Identify hazards related to machinery, electrical systems, chemicals, gases, hotmelt processes, and manual handling, and recommend controls.
• Support risk assessments for new equipment, processes, and layout changes in the module line.

11. Contractor & Visitor Safety

• Ensure that contractors and visitors follow site safety rules, permits, and PPE requirements.
• Review contractor safety plans and monitor their work for compliance.

12. Chemical & Process Safety

• Monitor safe handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals and process materials used in module manufacturing (e.g., fluxes, solvents, encapsulants).
• Ensure proper labeling, SDS availability, and use of appropriate PPE and ventilation.

13. Safety Culture & Communication

• Organize safety campaigns, posters, and safety committees to promote a proactive safety culture.
• Regularly communicate safety performance, observations, and improvement plans to management and teams.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Experience in electrical troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.
• Ability to conduct hazard identification and risk assessments.
• Familiarity with firefighting systems, emergency response & evacuation procedures.
• Proficiency in MS Office and ERP/CMMS tools.
• Strong knowledge of factory safety, machine guarding, chemical handling, and electrical safety.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments, hazard identification, incident investigations, and audits.
• Good communication, training, and interpersonal skills to influence workers and supervisors.
• Detailoriented, proactive, and able to work independently in a fastpaced plant

Preferred Certifications:

• First Aid certification
• Fire Safety training
• Lean / TPM exposure
• NEBOSH / IOSH / OSHAequivalent or any recognized safety certification preferred. Role & responsibilities