Shift Incharge - Safety

JSW Steel; Alanda; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

JSW Steel requires a Manager – Project Safety at Vijayanagar Works to lead health and safety initiatives across projects. The role involves advising project teams, conducting risk assessments, coordinating safety audits, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.

The candidate will oversee training programs, incident investigations, and emergency response planning, while coordinating with HOD Safety & Fire Services and external contractors to promote safe work practices on-site.

Qualifications

• BE or Diploma in Engineering is required.
• Post Diploma in Industrial Safety from a government-recognized institute is required.
• 8–10 years of Project Safety experience in heavy industry (steel/cement/aluminium) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Advise, coordinate, and support Project Management in implementing effective health and safety systems.
• Conduct risk assessments and advise on safety measures for project activities.
• Lead safety audits/inspections and tracking corrective actions.
• Investigate incidents and identify root causes to prevent recurrence.

Skills

Accident investigation

Hazard identification

Risk assessment

Safety compliance

Emergency response

Communication

Education

BE or Diploma in Engineering

Post Diploma in Industrial Safety

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTIONManager – Project Safety1. Position Details

Particulars Details

Position Name Manager – Project Safety

Division Safety & Fire Services

Location Vijayanagar Works

4. Key Result Areas (KRAs)

• Purpose of the Position To advise, coordinate, and support Project Management in implementing effective health and safety systems, preventing injuries, ensuring statutory compliance, managing risks, and promoting safe working practices across project activities.
• Organization Structure
• Reports To: GM (Safety & Fire Services)
• Peers: Safety Officers
• Positions Reporting To: Outsourced / Contract Safety Supervisors
• Organization Chart: To be attached as Annexure.
• Project Safety: Identify hazards, conduct risk assessments, and advise on safety measures for project activities.
• Safety Audits and Inspections: Conduct inspections, identify unsafe conditions, and monitor corrective actions.
• Incident Management: Investigate incidents, identify root causes, maintain records, and prevent recurrence.
• Training and Awareness: Conduct safety training, campaigns, and awareness programs for employees and contractors.
• Statutory Compliance: Monitor applicable legal requirements and periodic examinations of lifting tools and tackles, pressure vessels, and nucleonic gauges.
• Project Modifications: Provide safety inputs for modifications and expansion activities through Management of Change (MOC).
• Safety Committees: Coordinate with departments, contractors, safety committees, DIC, subcommittees, and High Risk Standards.
• Fire and Emergency Management: Coordinate emergency response, mobilize resources, communicate with management, and support fire incident investigations.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive injury reduction, Kaizen, SAM, and other safety improvement initiatives.
• Critical Tasks
• Reduce injury incidents.
• Conduct employee safety training.
• Carry out safety audits and inspections.
• Conduct risk assessments.
• Monitor corrective and preventive actions.
• Implement Kaizen and SAM initiatives.
• Coordinate fire emergency response and mobilize resources within delegated authority.
• Initiate or recommend immediate measures to control unsafe conditions.
• Identify root causes of fire incidents and recommend preventive actions.
• Communicate emergencies promptly to senior management and the Emergency Control Room.
• Recommend stoppage of unsafe activities as per established procedures and delegated authority.

Academic Qualification

• BE or Diploma in any branch of Engineering.

Professional Qualification

• Post Diploma in Industrial Safety from RLI, CLI, or a government-recognized institute.

Experience

• Minimum 8–10 years of Project Safety experience in the steel, cement, or aluminium industries.

8. Competencies

• Accident and incident investigation.
• Hazard identification and risk assessment.
• Knowledge of safety legislation, Acts, and Rules.
• Safety auditing and inspection.
• Emergency response and root cause analysis.
• Public speaking and communication.

9. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good planning, organizational, and time management skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Office.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing situations.
• Ability to coordinate with teams and implement improvements.

10. Working Relationships

Internal

• HOD (Safety & Fire Services).
• Other Department Heads.
• Line Managers.
• Contractors.
• Divisional I/C (Safety & Fire Services).
• Safety Officers.

External

12. Other Responsibilities

• Factory Inspectors.
• Key Success Factors and Challenges
• Managing human behaviour and promoting safe work practices.
• Ensuring safety of unskilled manpower.
• Managing risks during unplanned breakdowns and non-routine activities.

Perform any other duties assigned by management in line with organizational requirements.