Deputy Manager

Job Description:

The Safety Officer is responsible for overseeing and managing all mining-related activities during their assigned shift. This includes supervising workshops, site offices, and material handling, while ensuring full compliance with statutory, environmental, and mining safety regulations. The role demands vigilance, leadership in safety practices, and proactive management of health and safety standards on site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safety Training & Induction: Organize safety induction programs for new employees and refresher training for existing staff.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with Mines Act, Factory Act, DGMS guidelines, and other applicable statutory requirements.
• EHS Planning: Prepare and implement the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Plan for projects, aligning with contract documents, client requirements, and local legislation.
• Safety Audits & Inspections: Conduct periodic safety audits across all branches and workshops. Perform regular workplace inspections, hazard identification, and risk assessments.
• Job Hazard Analysis (JHA): Perform detailed job hazard analyses to identify risks and implement control measures.
• Health Records Management: Maintain health records for all employees in compliance with organizational and legal standards.
• Site Safety Inspections: Conduct site inspections with site in-charges to minimize risks and ensure safe working conditions.
• Incident Investigation: Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses to determine root causes, prepare safety stand-down reports, and implement corrective actions.
• ISO Coordination: Coordinate ISO Environmental Management) and ISO Occupational Health and Safety) compliance in workshop operations.
• EHS Team Leadership: Coordinate and control EHS team activities on site to ensure effective safety management.
• Safety Committee Coordination: Organize and facilitate Safety Committee meetings to discuss safety concerns and improvements.
• Implementation of EHS Plan: Apply the EHS plan on site to minimize hazards, manage risks, and prevent accidents.
• Permit to Work (PTW) Monitoring: Check daily PTW systems for hot work activities and enforce fire prevention measures.
• Safety Training Delivery: Conduct safety training programs for workers involved in hot work, height work, and emergency procedures.
• Safety Equipment Maintenance: Ensure regular maintenance of fire extinguishers, first aid kits, and PPEs at office and workshop locations.
• Documentation: Maintain all necessary documentation for audits and compliance.
• Safety Initiatives: Implement safety improvement initiatives and encourage safety ideas to strengthen processes.
• Emergency Preparedness: Develop and conduct emergency preparedness plans, including mock drills and response procedures for situations like pandemics.
• Safety Awareness Programs: Organize Safety Week and other awareness programs to promote safety culture.
• Tools & Equipment Audit: Perform audits on tools and equipment to ensure safety compliance.
• Reporting: Prepare and submit safety metrics reports, Management Information System (MIS) data, and updates on safety initiatives to headquarters.
• Machine & Vehicle Safety: Oversee retrofit devices and routine checks on machines. Maintain daily vehicle inspection checklists.
• Lifting Tools & Tackles: Ensure all lifting tools and tackles are properly maintained with valid Third-Party Inspection (TPI) certificates.

Qualification:

1) Full time degree/ diploma in Safety from a recognized institution

2) Experience: 10 to 12 years experience in managing mine site safety