Safety Officer (NEBOSH Certified)
HappieHire · Chennai
Job description
About the role
We are seeking a qualified Safety Officer to lead EHS initiatives in a manufacturing environment. The role involves implementing safety policies, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with statutory regulations across the plant.
Key responsibilities
- Implement and enforce EHS policies, conduct routine safety inspections, and monitor PPE compliance.
- Perform Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) and develop Job Safety Analyses (JSA) for critical operations.
- Investigate accidents, near‑misses and unsafe conditions, conduct root‑cause analysis and drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Maintain fire safety equipment, plan emergency drills and coordinate with local fire services.
- Deliver safety induction, toolbox talks, and training on PPE, emergency response, machine safety, LOTO and fire safety.
- Verify machine guarding, interlock systems and electrical safety, ensuring proper LOTO during maintenance.
- Manage contractor safety compliance, verify documentation and monitor on‑site performance.
Required profile
- B.E./B.Tech or Diploma in Mechanical, Industrial, Safety or related engineering discipline.
- NEBOSH certification (mandatory) or ADIS/PDIS diploma.
- 3–6 years of safety officer experience in a manufacturing setting, preferably in metal processing, automotive or knife manufacturing.
- Strong knowledge of the Factories Act, industrial safety standards and EHS regulations.
Required skills
- NEBOSH certification
- ADIS/PDIS diploma
- First Aid and Fire Safety certification
- Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment
- Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
- CAPA implementation
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
- Machine guarding and safety interlocks
- PPE compliance and EHS regulatory knowledge
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HappieHire
Chennai