Shift Incharge - Safety

JSW Group; Mysuru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

JSW Group at Vijayanagar Works seeks a seasoned Manager – Project Safety to lead health and safety across project activities. You will advise, coordinate, and support project management in implementing effective safety systems, preventing injuries, ensuring compliance, and promoting safe practices for employees and contractors.

Academic requirements include BE or Diploma in Engineering and a Post Diploma in Industrial Safety, with 8–10 years of project safety experience in steel/cement/aluminium

Qualifications

• Academic background in engineering and safety training as listed.
• Experience in safety auditing, incident investigation, and MOC.
• Ability to lead training and safety campaigns for staff and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Reduce injury incidents through proactive safety measures.
• Carry out safety audits and inspections and monitor actions.
• Coordinate safety training and awareness programs.
• Identify hazards, conduct risk assessments, and implement controls.
• Support emergency response and root cause analysis.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Planning & organization

Time management

MS Office proficiency

Independent working

Team coordination

Continuous improvement

Education

BE or Diploma in Engineering

Post Diploma in Industrial Safety

Tools

MS Office

Job description

8 - 10 Years

Managerial

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Particulars

Details

Position Name Manager – Project Safety

Division Safety & Fire Services

Location Vijayanagar Works

2. 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.

3. 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.

5. Critical Tasks

• Reduce injury incidents.
• Conduct employee safety training.
• Carry out safety audits and inspections.
• Monitor corrective and preventive actions.
• Implement Kaizen and SAM initiatives.

6. Decision-Making Authority

• 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.

7. Educational Qualifications and Experience

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.
• 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

• Factory Inspectors.

11. 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.

12. Other Responsibilities

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

Job Snapshot

Updated Date

29-10-2026

Job ID

JOB15882

Department

Safety & Fire Services

Location