Job Description Safety Officer
Industry: Industrial Construction / Oil & Gas / Petrochemical
Job Location: Gujarat
Qualification: ADIS (Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety) Mandatory
Experience: 2+ years (preferably in industrial construction / Oil & Gas projects)
Job Purpose
To ensure effective implementation of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) policies and procedures at industrial construction and Oil & Gas project sites. The Safety Officer will be responsible for identifying workplace hazards, ensuring statutory compliance, conducting safety inspections, and promoting a strong safety culture across project operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement and monitor HSE policies, procedures and safety management systems at project sites.
- Ensure compliance with applicable statutory requirements, factory regulations, labour laws and safety standards.
- Conduct regular site safety inspections, audits and risk assessments to identify potential hazards.
- Ensure implementation of Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA), and Permit to Work (PTW) systems.
- Monitor safety practices during industrial construction activities, including:
- Heavy lifting and rigging operations.
- Work at height and scaffolding.
- Confined space entry.
- Hot work and welding activities.
- Excavation and trenching.
- Electrical and mechanical installations.
- Pressure testing and commissioning activities.
- Conduct toolbox talks, safety inductions and regular HSE training for employees, contractors and subcontractors.
- Investigate accidents, incidents and near-miss cases and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
- Ensure proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and compliance with site safety standards.
- Coordinate with project managers, construction teams and contractors to resolve safety-related issues.
- Monitor emergency preparedness, fire prevention systems and conduct mock drills.
- Maintain safety documentation, inspection reports, incident registers and statutory records.
- Prepare and submit periodic HSE performance reports to project management.
- Ensure proper implementation of environmental protection measures, waste management and housekeeping standards.
Educational Qualifications
- ADIS (Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety) Mandatory.
- Diploma / Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or relevant technical discipline preferred.
- Additional HSE certifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent will be an added advantage.
Experience & Industry Exposure
- 2+years of relevant experience in industrial construction, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refinery or Infrastructure projects.
- Experience in handling site safety operations and contractor safety management.
- Exposure to construction, erection, installation, shutdown and commissioning activities.
- Knowledge of applicable Indian safety regulations and industry-specific HSE standards.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of industrial safety practices and HSE management systems.
- Expertise in HIRA, JSA, PTW and incident investigation.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to conduct safety audits and inspections independently.
- Strong coordination and contractor management skills.
- Effective reporting, documentation and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work at project sites and manage multiple safety activities.
Preferred Candidate: Candidates with ADIS qualification and hands-on experience in industrial construction / Oil & Gas / Petrochemical projects will be preferred. Candidates must be willing to work at project sites in Gujarat.