Safety Professional

Job Description

Job Purpose

To support the effective implementation of EHS standards, Life Saving Rules, safe work practices, and risk mitigation measures across the plant. The Safety Officer will be responsible for identifying hazards, preventing unsafe acts and conditions, ensuring compliance with safety requirements, and supporting the organization in achieving its goal of Zero Accidents, Zero Fatalities, and Zero LTI.

The Safety Officer shall maintain a strong shop-floor presence and work closely with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Projects, Contractors, Security, and other functions to ensure that safety requirements are effectively implemented.

Key Roles & Responsibilities 1. EHS Standards & Life Saving Rules Implement and monitor applicable EHS standards, procedures, and Life Saving Rules. Conduct regular field verification of safety standards. Immediately intervene and Stop the Work if any Life Saving Rule violation, deviation, or serious unsafe condition is observed. Ensure work resumes only after required controls are implemented and verified. Promote a strong safety culture across the plant. 2. Shop-Floor Safety Inspection Conduct daily shop-floor and workplace safety inspections. Identify and report Unsafe Acts (UA), Unsafe Conditions (UC), and unsafe behaviors. Communicate observations to concerned departments and follow up for timely closure. Monitor repeated violations and escalate critical issues to the EHS Manager. 3. Risk Assessment Support preparation and review of HIRA, JSA/JHA, Risk Assessments, and SOPs. Verify that identified risk controls are implemented at the workplace. Ensure high-risk activities are not started without appropriate controls. Participate in risk assessments for new processes, equipment, and activities. 4. Permit-to-Work System Verify and support the Permit-to-Work (PTW) system for high-risk activities. Inspect the workplace before work starts. Verify required controls such as: LOTO PPE Barricading Gas testing Fire protection Working-at-height controls Rescue arrangements Conduct field verification during the work. 5. Contractor & Vendor Safety Conduct safety induction for new contractors, vendors, and workers. Verify required safety documents before deployment. Monitor contractor work practices and compliance. Conduct contractor safety inspections and toolbox talks. Ensure contractor employees use required PPE and follow approved procedures. Report and escalate serious contractor safety violations. 6. Machine & Equipment Safety Conduct inspections of machinery, equipment, guards, interlocks, emergency stops, and safety devices. Identify machine guarding deficiencies and ensure corrective actions. Prevent bypassing or tampering with safety devices. Support pre-commissioning safety inspections for new equipment. 7. MHE & Material Handling Safety Monitor safe operation of forklifts, pallet trucks, cranes, hoists, and other MHE. Verify operator authorization and competency. Monitor pedestrian segregation and vehicle movement. Check critical behaviors such as speeding, mobile phone usage, unsafe reversing, overloading, and seat-belt violations. Support implementation of effective traffic management controls. 8. LOTO & Energy Isolation Verify compliance with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements. Ensure hazardous energy sources are properly isolated before maintenance or intervention. Conduct field verification of LOTO practices. Report any deviation immediately. 9. PPE Management Ensure employees and contractors use appropriate PPE. Conduct regular PPE compliance inspections. Identify PPE requirements based on workplace risks. Monitor PPE availability and usage. Report PPE-related gaps and support procurement requirements. 10. Safety Training & Awareness Conduct safety induction and toolbox talks. Support training programs on: Life Saving Rules Machine Safety MHE Safety Working at Height Electrical Safety LOTO Fire Safety PPE Emergency Response Maintain training and attendance records. Ensure employees understand the hazards associated with their work. 11. Near-Miss & Incident Reporting Encourage employees to report Near Misses, Unsafe Acts, and Unsafe Conditions. Participate in incident and near-miss investigations. Support identification of root causes and corrective actions. Follow up on action closure and verify effectiveness. Communicate lessons learned to concerned teams. 12. Emergency Preparedness Support emergency preparedness and response activities. Participate in mock drills and emergency exercises. Inspect emergency equipment and access routes. Support the Emergency Response Team during emergencies. Report deficiencies in fire and emergency preparedness systems. 13. Safety Audits & Compliance Conduct routine safety audits and inspections. Support internal, corporate, customer, and statutory audits. Maintain inspection records and action trackers. Follow up on observations until closure. Ensure compliance with applicable legal and organizational requirements. 14. SOP & Safety Documentation Verify availability and accessibility of approved SOPs and work instructions at the workplace. Ensure operators follow approved procedures. Report gaps between documented procedures and actual practices. Support development and revision of safety checklists and SOPs. 15. Safety Communication Display and communicate important EHS information across the workplace. Conduct safety awareness campaigns and toolbox meetings. Communicate daily safety observations and critical issues during shift handover. Promote positive safety behavior through employee engagement. 16. Workplace Safety Measurements Support workplace monitoring of: Noise Illumination Temperature Humidity Air quality and other applicable parameters Maintain records and communicate abnormal results for corrective action. 17. Safety Performance Monitoring Maintain daily/weekly safety inspection data. Track: Safety observations Near Misses Unsafe Acts/Conditions LSR violations Training PTW compliance Audit observations Corrective action closure Support preparation of monthly EHS reports and dashboards. 18. Safety Improvement Identify opportunities for hazard elimination and risk reduction. Recommend engineering controls wherever practical. Participate in safety improvement projects. Share best practices and lessons learned. Support continuous improvement of the plant's safety culture. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)