Safety Officer

Job Description Safety Officer

Location: Ratnagiri

Reports To: OHS&F Head

Purpose

To ensure compliance with statutory requirements under the Factory Act, 1948 and Maharashtra Factory Rules, 1963, while driving a strong safety culture across the plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor EHS & Fire Safety management systems as per ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 & ISO 50001.
• Conduct IMS internal audits, safety inspections, risk assessments (HIRA, JSA, HAZOP, Bow-Tie, FMEA), and ensure closure of NCs.
• Manage fire services operations including fire tenders, ambulances, hydrant systems, and firefighting equipment.
• Organize emergency mock drills, evacuation exercises, and safety promotional campaigns.
• Lead accident/incident investigation, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Drive contractor safety management (PQA, CARE, CFSA audits) and ensure compliance with site safety standards.
• Prepare and maintain Safety MIS, Corporate Safety reports, and safety documentation through EHS software (MySetu, SAP/Ariba).
• Conduct EHS training, safety awareness programs, and coordinate safety committee meetings as per DuPont structure.
• Promote behavior-based safety (BBS), 5S, sustainability initiatives, and Zero Harm culture.
• Liaise with statutory authorities, certification bodies, and external agencies for compliance, audits, and certifications.

Educational Qualification

• Diploma / Bachelor / Postgraduate in Engineering OR B.Sc. (Physics/Chemistry) / B.Tech / M.Tech.
• Post Diploma in Industrial Safety (PDIS/ADIS/DIS – AICTE/recognized institute).
• NEBOSH IGC/IDIP certification preferred.

Experience

• 08–15 years of experience in Plant Safety / EHS Management with strong exposure to statutory compliance, fire & emergency management, and industrial safety systems.

Key Skills

• EHS & Safety Management
• Statutory Compliance (Factory Act / MFR)
• Fire & Emergency Response
• Risk Assessment (HIRA, JSA, HAZOP, Bow-Tie, FMEA)
• ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 Implementation
• Safety Audits & Inspections
• Accident Investigation & Analysis
• Contractor Safety Management
• Behavior-Based Safety (BBS), 5S
• SAP / Ariba, EHS Software (My Setu)
• Training & Safety Awareness Programs
• Strong Communication & Leadership