Senior Safety Specialist

Valmont Industries, Inc.; Pune District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmont Industries, Inc. in Pune seeks an experienced EHS professional to lead safety programs. You will conduct daily rounds, review HIRA, inspect fire systems, coordinate with vendors, and deliver safety training. You will drive ISO 45001/14001 compliance and support regulatory reporting.

The role requires 4–8 years in industrial health and safety, with fluency in English and Marathi and strong communication skills for cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• HIRA, Incident Investigation, Permit to Work (PTW) system knowledge.
• Experience in industrial environment safety management.
• Knowledge of safety standards and legal requirements.
• Fluent English & Marathi; interpret regulations for workplace use.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily plant safety rounds and report unsafe acts and near misses.
• Prepare and review Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (HIRA).
• Inspect and maintain fire safety systems and detectors.
• Coordinate with vendors for servicing and compliance monitoring.
• Deliver safety induction and manage training calendar.
• Lead monthly Safety Committee meetings and document MOMs.
• Oversee PPE availability and EHS equipment quality.
• Maintain ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 documentation.
• Ensure compliance of legal calendars and records.
• Perform weekly safety audits of cranes, machines, and areas.
• Develop emergency plans and conduct mock drills.
• Coordinate with internal/external audits and inspectors.
• Participate in safety awareness events (National Safety Week, etc.).

Skills

HIRA

Incident Investigation

PTW System

Emergency Response

Education

Bachelor's degree + ADIS

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

• Conduct daily plant safety rounds to identify unsafe acts, conditions, near misses and report in online system, inform concerned department heads to identify corrective actions through incident Investigation and follow-up for closure.
• Prepare and regular review of Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) for all activities and workstations.
• Inspect and maintain fire safety systems including extinguishers, hydrants, and smoke, Gas detectors.
• Coordinate with AMC vendors for timely servicing and ensure environmental monitoring compliance.
• Deliver daily safety induction for all new joiners and compliance of training calendar through regular safety training.
• Organize and lead monthly Safety Committee meetings, record MOM and communicate.
• Monitor availability and quality of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other EHS equipment’s.
• Maintain documentation as per ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
• Compliance of legal & statutory calendar (Form IV, V, 10, pressure vessels and lifting tools/tackles, annual and half-yearly medical examinations, etc.) and maintain records.
• Conduct checklist based weekly operational safety audits of Mobile/Hydra/Jib/EOT cranes, Welding machines, grinders, drilling machines, Gas cylinder storage, exit doors, gangways, Electrical panels, DG sets, air compressors, Loading/unloading areas, zinc kettles, process tanks, ETP, STP, and 5S audits.
• Develop, review and implement emergency preparedness plans and organize periodic mock drills.
• Coordinate with internal (EHS audits and customer visits) and external stakeholders (Factory Inspector, MPCB, PESO,MIDC, etc.)
• Actively participate in and coordinate awareness events such as: National Safety Week, World Environment Day, Fire Service Week & Road Safety Week.

Required Qualifications

Education: Preferred Bachelor's + ADIS

Experience: 4-8 years of Industrial experience in environment, health and safety responsibility.

Knowledge: Knowledge of standards, Industrial First Aid practices, Fire Fighting & Emergency Response.

Functional Skills: Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA), Incident Investigation, Permit to Work (PTW) System.

Abilities: Fluent English & Marathi, Ability to interpret and apply legal & Global EHS standards requirements to workplace practices.