Safety Officer

Shinsung Petrochemical; Thiruvallur District; On-site; INR 400,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Shinsung Petrochemical in Gummidipoondi is seeking a proactive EHS Officer to implement Health, Safety & Environment policies across the plant. You will conduct inspections, risk assessments, and training to foster a strong safety culture while ensuring statutory compliance and proper record-keeping.

Candidate should have 2–5 years of experience and a Diploma/B.E./B.Tech in Safety or related field. Reporting to the HSE Manager, you will coordinate with multiple departments and drive continuous

Qualifications

• Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Safety or related field is required.
• Experience in HSE roles with 2–5 years preferred.
• Knowledge of safety management systems and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor HSE policies and procedures.
• Conduct plant safety inspections, audits, and safety rounds.
• Identify hazards and perform risk assessments (JSA/HIRA).
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and environmental requirements.
• Investigate accidents and near misses; implement corrective actions.
• Conduct toolbox talks and safety training for employees and contractors.
• Ensure proper PPE use and monitor PPE compliance.
• Maintain HSE records, reports, and statutory documents.
• Coordinate safety audits with departments and external authorities.
• Support emergency response activities and safety communications.

Skills

Industrial safety & HSE practices

HIRA / JSA / Risk assessment

Fire & safety / emergency response

PPE & Permit-to-Work

Statutory & regulatory knowledge

Communication & training

MS Office (Excel / Word)

Safety audits & documentation

Observation & coordination

Education

Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Safety / Environmental Engineering / Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Role & responsibilities :

Position: EHS Officer (Health, Safety & Environment)
Department: HSE / EHS
Location: Gummidipoondi
Experience: 2 to 5 Years
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Safety, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or relevant field
Reporting To: HSE Manager / Plant Head

Job Purpose

To ensure a safe and healthy working environment by implementing HSE policies, conducting inspections and risk assessments, ensuring statutory compliance, and promoting a strong safety culture across the plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor company Health, Safety & Environment policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular plant safety inspections, workplace audits, and safety rounds.
• Identify hazards and conduct Risk Assessments / JSA / HIRA for various activities.
• Monitor compliance with applicable Factories Act, safety regulations, environmental requirements, and other statutory provisions.
• Investigate accidents, near misses, unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions and prepare corrective/preventive action reports.
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety training, induction training, and awareness programs for employees and contractors.
• Ensure proper use of PPE and monitor PPE compliance across the plant.
• Monitor fire safety systems, emergency preparedness, evacuation procedures, and conduct mock drills.
• Maintain HSE records, inspection reports, training records, incident reports, and statutory documents.
• Coordinate with various departments for closure of safety audit observations and corrective actions.
• Monitor safe working practices for work at height, hot work, confined space, electrical work, lifting activities, and maintenance activities.
• Implement and monitor Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems.
• Support emergency response activities and ensure availability of emergency equipment.
• Monitor environmental aspects such as waste management, chemical handling, pollution control, and housekeeping.
• Coordinate with external agencies, auditors, consultants, and government authorities whenever required.
• Prepare and submit daily/weekly/monthly HSE reports and MIS to management.
• Promote a proactive safety culture and zero-accident mindset throughout the organization.

Required Skills

• Good knowledge of Industrial Safety and HSE practices.
• Knowledge of HIRA, JSA, Risk Assessment and Incident Investigation.
• Knowledge of Fire & Safety, Emergency Response and Disaster Management.
• Knowledge of PPE and Permit-to-Work systems.
• Good understanding of applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Good communication and training skills.
• Ability to conduct safety audits and prepare documentation.
• Good MS Office skills, particularly Excel and Word.
• Strong observation, problem-solving, and coordination skills.