Safety Safety jobs in Bengaluru, Karnataka

Job Title: Safety Officer / HSE Engineer
Department: Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
Experience: 3–6 Years
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Engineering; relevant safety qualification preferred or required as per applicable regulations
Location: Project Site
Reports To: HSE Manager / Project Manager

1. Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Safety Officer / HSE Engineer with 3–6 years of experience in construction projects. The candidate will be responsible for implementing health, safety, and environmental procedures, conducting site inspections, identifying hazards, preventing accidents, and ensuring compliance with applicable safety regulations and project requirements.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor the project Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) plan.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations, company policies, and project-specific requirements.
• Conduct routine site safety inspections and identify unsafe acts and unsafe conditions.
• Prepare and conduct toolbox talks, safety inductions, and awareness training for workers and subcontractors.
• Monitor the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at the construction site.
• Inspect scaffolding, ladders, lifting equipment, electrical installations, and work-at-height activities.
• Ensure compliance with Permit to Work (PTW) procedures for high-risk activities.
• Monitor excavation, confined-space entry, hot work, lifting operations, and work-at-height activities.
• Conduct Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and risk assessments before starting high-risk activities.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and accidents, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain safety records, inspection checklists, incident reports, and training registers.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness activities, fire drills, and evacuation procedures.
• Inspect fire extinguishers, first-aid facilities, emergency exits, and other emergency equipment.
• Monitor housekeeping, waste disposal, and environmental protection practices.
• Ensure subcontractors and workers follow approved safety procedures.
• Report safety violations and follow up on corrective actions.
• Participate in safety meetings, audits, and client inspections.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly HSE performance reports.
• Stop or escalate unsafe work in accordance with site procedures and assigned authority.

3. Educational Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Engineering.
• Relevant industrial safety qualification or certification as required by applicable regulations and project requirements.
• First-aid, fire safety, or other relevant safety training is an advantage.

4. Required Experience

• 3–6 years of experience in construction safety or HSE operations.
• Experience in residential, commercial, high-rise, industrial, or infrastructure projects.
• Practical knowledge of construction hazards and risk control measures.
• Experience conducting safety inspections, toolbox talks, and incident investigations.

5. Technical Skills

• Knowledge of HSE management systems and construction safety procedures.
• Familiarity with risk assessments, JSA, HIRA, and Permit to Work systems.
• Knowledge of work-at-height safety, scaffolding, lifting operations, and excavation safety.
• Understanding of fire prevention, electrical safety, and emergency response.
• Knowledge of incident reporting and root-cause analysis.
• Familiarity with applicable Indian safety legislation and relevant ISO 45001 requirements.
• Basic MS Office skills for safety documentation and reporting.

6. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Reduction in workplace incidents and unsafe conditions.
• Timely closure of safety observations and corrective actions.
• Completion of planned safety inspections and toolbox talks.
• Compliance with PPE and Permit to Work requirements.
• Timely completion of incident investigations and reports.
• Worker safety induction and training compliance.
• Emergency preparedness and audit compliance.

7. Core Competencies

• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Hazard identification and risk assessment.
• Good observation and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to coordinate with site engineers, contractors, and workers.
• Confidence in enforcing safety procedures.
• Strong reporting, documentation, and organizational skills.

8. Preferred Certifications

• Recognized industrial safety qualification.
• NEBOSH or IOSH certification, where relevant to the role.
• First Aid and Fire Safety training.
• ISO 45001 awareness or internal auditor training.

Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person