Safety Officer

Tata Electronics (TEPL); Narasapura; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Electronics (TEPL) in Narasapura, Karnataka, seeks a seasoned EHS professional to lead environment, health and safety initiatives at the site. You will coordinate fire protection, safety training, incident investigations, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.

The role emphasizes collaboration with IndoSpace facility teams, conducting audits and drills, and driving continuous safety improvements to maintain readiness and zero-incident performance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate site infrastructure, utilities, fire protection systems, and safety compliance with statutory and organizational standards.
• Support fire pump room operations, inspections, maintenance, and readiness of fire protection systems.
• Monitor safety observations and compliance gaps, ensuring 100% adherence to safety norms and emergency procedures.
• Assist facility audits, inspections, and closure of safety observations in collaboration with IndoSpace team.
• Manage and review critical fire protection infrastructure such as pumps, hydrants, storage tanks.
• Coordinate evacuation drills and emergency response exercises; participate in safety campaigns.
• Conduct routine safety inspections, identify unsafe acts/conditions, and drive corrective actions.
• Deliver toolbox talks, safety training sessions, and awareness campaigns on PPE, ladder safety, and emergency preparedness.

Job description

Job Summary

Reporting To: EHS Manager / Safety Manager Department: Environment, Health Safety (EHS) / Safety

Key Responsibilities

Facility Infrastructure Coordination

• Work closely with the IndoSpace Facility Management Team to ensure all site infrastructure, utilities, fire protection systems, and safety requirements are maintained in full compliance with statutory and organizational standards.
• Coordinate and support the Fire Pump Room operations, inspections, preventive maintenance activities, and compliance requirements to ensure continuous readiness of fire protection systems.
• Conduct regular reviews and follow-ups with the IndoSpace team to address safety observations, maintenance concerns, and compliance gaps.
• Ensure 100% adherence to site safety requirements, fire safety norms, emergency preparedness standards, and facility compliance obligations through effective coordination and monitoring.
• Support facility-related audits, inspections, and compliance closure activities in collaboration with the IndoSpace team.
• Monitor critical fire protection infrastructure, including fire pumps, hydrant systems, water storage tanks, and associated equipment, ensuring operational reliability and regulatory compliance.

Additional Key Responsibility Statement

Collaborate closely with the IndoSpace Team for overall site safety support, fire protection infrastructure management, and fire pump room operations to ensure 100% compliance with statutory, customer, and organizational EHS requirements while maintaining emergency preparedness and operational readiness at all times.

Fire Emergency Management

• Ensure fire pump pressure is maintained within the prescribed range and verify fire pumps are in auto mode.
• Conduct routine inspections of fire extinguishers, hydrants, fire alarm systems, and firefighting equipment.
• Respond to fire alarm activations and perform investigations to identify causes and corrective actions.
• Participate in and coordinate evacuation mock drills and emergency response exercises.
• Conduct scenario-based emergency mock drills.
• Support Fire Safety Week, Fire Safety Day, and Chemical Disaster Day programs.
• Coordinate external firefighting training programs and follow up on vendor payments.
• Maintain and update the Fire Fighters and Emergency Response Team (ERT) member list on a monthly basis.

Safety Inspections Compliance

• Conduct regular shop floor safety inspections and line walks.
• Inspect fire extinguishers, emergency exits, gangways, and housekeeping conditions.
• Identify unsafe acts and unsafe conditions and communicate findings to concerned departments for corrective action.
• Monitor closure of safety observations and corrective action reports.
• Conduct inspections of chemical yards, scrap yards, and storage areas to ensure compliance with safety requirements.
• Verify proper storage, segregation, labeling, cleanliness, and regulatory compliance for hazardous materials.

Training Awareness

• Conduct toolbox talks and classroom safety training sessions.
• Create awareness among employees regarding unsafe acts and unsafe conditions.
• Conduct specialized safety training programs for CDL employees on: Emergency Preparedness, Chemical Safety, Electrical Safety.
• Fire Safety
• Machine Safety
• Conveyor Safety
• Develop and display safety awareness posters and communication materials on topics such as: Ladder Safety, Conveyor Safety, PPE Usage, Fire Prevention, General Safety Awareness.

PPE Management

• Conduct workplace visits to ensure proper use of PPE.
• Educate employees and contractors on PPE requirements and safety practices.
• Visit the STP plant and provide guidance to operators on appropriate PPE usage and compliance.

Incident Management

• Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, and dangerous occurrences.
• Prepare accident investigation reports and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Track and follow up closure of past accident corrective actions.
• Maintain incident records and reporting documentation.

Employee Committee Engagement

• Attend and address concerns raised by safety committee members.
• Address employee safety concerns and provide suitable resolutions.
• Review suggestion box feedback and coordinate implementation of relevant safety improvements.
• Promote employee participation in safety programs and initiatives.

Training Coordination Vendor Management

• Arrange external training programs, including:
• Fire Fighting Training
• First Aid Training
• Forklift Safety Training
• Warehouse Material Handling Equipment Training
• Coordinate with external agencies and track training completion.
• Follow up on training vendor invoices and payment processing.

Audits Inspections

• Support internal and external EHS audits.
• Facilitate closure of audit observations and compliance actions.
• Coordinate third-party inspections, including: Lift Inspections, Fire Extinguisher Inspections, Statutory Safety Inspections.
• Maintain necessary inspection records and certifications.

Safety Campaigns Events

• Support the organization of National Safety Day, Environment Day, Road Safety Week, Fire Safety Programs, Chemical Safety Awareness Programs.
• Plan and conduct employee engagement activities to strengthen safety culture.