Safety Officer

Coreehs; Hyderabad, SPSR Nellore district; On-site; INR 6,00,000 - 8,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in India is seeking a Safety Officer for Wind Power Projects and Rotor Blade Manufacturing. The role involves ensuring safety management across manufacturing areas, supervising construction safety, implementing safety protocols, and conducting safety training. Ideal candidates should have a strong understanding of wind project safety and good communication skills. This full-time position offers an opportunity to enhance safety practices in renewable energy.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of wind power project safety.
• Knowledge of rotor blade manufacturing processes and composite material safety.
• Ability to manage high-risk activities such as lifting, working at height, electrical isolation, and chemical handling.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe operations across all manufacturing areas.
• Supervise safety for tower erection and nacelle assembly activities.
• Implement and monitor Permit-to-Work for high-risk activities.
• Prepare and update safety documentation.
• Conduct emergency mock drills and coordinate with emergency response teams.

Skills

Wind power project safety

Composite material safety

Communication skills

Job description

Safety Officer (Renewable Energy Wind Power Projects / Rotor Blade Manufacturing Facility)

Position: Safety Officer

Industry: Renewable Energy – Wind Power

Project Type: Wind Turbine Rotor Blade Manufacturing Facility + Wind Farm Construction

Experience Required:

• Experience in Wind Power Projects (preferred)
• Construction safety + Manufacturing safety exposure (added advantage)
• Knowledge of WTG erection, heavy lifting, working at height, blade handling, and composite manufacturing safety

Key Responsibilities

1. Safety Management for Wind Manufacturing Facility

• Ensure safe operations across all manufacturing areas including prepreg, moulding, curing, trimming, finishing, CNC machining, and assembly sections.
• Monitor work activities related to composite materials, resins, chemicals, adhesives, solvents, etc.
• Enforce proper use of PPE for chemical handling, fiber cutting, lamination, sanding, and grinding operations.
• Conduct inspections for fire safety, chemical storage, eyewash stations, fume extraction units, and ventilation systems.

2. Safety Oversight for Wind Turbine Construction / Installation

• Supervise safety for tower erection, nacelle assembly, rotor blade lifting, hub assembly, and commissioning activities.
• Implement safe practices for heavy lifting with cranes, rigging, and lifting tackles.
• Ensure compliance with working at height procedures for activities conducted on towers up to 100+ meters.
• Conduct site inspections, identify hazards, and enforce control measures as per WTG installation guidelines.

3. Permit-to-Work (PTW) Management

• Implement and monitor PTW for high-risk activities such as:
• Working at height
• Electrical isolation & LOTO
• Confined space
• Hot work
• Heavy lifting & rigging
• Chemical handling
• Ensure all permits are verified, approved, and implemented safely.

4. Risk Assessment & Safety Documentation

• Prepare and update:
• JSA / JHA
• HIRA
• Chemical Risk Assessments
• LOTO procedures
• Emergency response plans
• Maintain safety reports, inspection checklists, audit records, and incident logs.

5. Training & Awareness

• Deliver safety induction for new employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Conduct toolbox talks related to:
• Blade handling safety
• Composite manufacturing hazards
• Chemical safety
• Crane & lifting safety
• WAH safety
• Promote safety culture among shop‑floor workers and turbine erection teams.

6. Incident Management

• Report, investigate, and document all near‑misses, unsafe acts, property damage, and incidents.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and develop corrective & preventive actions.
• Ensure timely closure of action items.

7. Equipment, Tools & PPE Compliance

• Check calibration and condition of tools & equipment including grinders, drilling machines, cranes, forklifts, and material handling equipment.
• Ensure proper PPE usage such as respirators, gloves, cut‑resistant safety gear, goggles, safety harness, etc.
• Validate certification of lifting tools & tackles, fall protection equipment, and electrical equipment.

8. Emergency Preparedness

• Conduct emergency mock drills (fire, chemical spill, medical emergency, rescue).
• Ensure proper firefighting equipment, spill kits, first‑aid kits, and assembly points are available.
• Coordinate with local emergency response teams if needed.

9. Compliance & Audits

• Ensure compliance with national and international standards (ISO 45001, ISO 14001, OSHA guidelines).
• Participate in internal and external audits.
• Ensure timely closure of audit findings.

10. Coordination with Stakeholders

• Work closely with production team, quality team, project engineers, contractors, and client HSE representatives.
• Attend weekly/monthly safety meetings and present safety performance.
• Support continuous improvement of HSE systems and processes.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of wind power project safety.
• Knowledge of rotor blade manufacturing processes and composite material safety.
• Ability to manage high-risk activities like lifting, WAH, electrical isolation, chemical handling.
• Good communication skills for trainings and coordination.
• Ability to prepare and maintain safety documentation and reports.