Site Safety Officer DCTL Dahej

Role Purpose:

To ensure safe and compliant plant operations by implementing statutory and legal safety requirements, conducting proactive safety inspections and audits, strengthening emergency preparedness, and driving a strong safety culture across the site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure full compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements applicable to chemical industries, including DISH, PESO, CWC, GIDC, District Authorities, DIA, and other governing bodies.
• Conduct regular plant safety inspections, fire safety inspections, and safety audits, ensuring timely closure of observations.
• Perform Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA), Task Risk Assessment (TRA), and recommend appropriate risk control measures.
• Carry out What-If analysis, emergency scenario development, and suggest mitigation strategies.
• Develop, implement, and periodically update Emergency Response Plans (ERP); lead emergency drills, mock drills, and fire drills.
• Execute Process Safety Management (PSM) activities including HAZOP, PSSR, and operational safety reviews.
• Develop, implement, and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to health, safety, and environment.
• Ensure firefighting systems and equipment are maintained and functional 24x7, including SCBA readiness.
• Manage Occupational Health Centre (OHC) operations and coordinate medical emergency handling.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses using Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Conduct safety training programs such as Induction, Toolbox Talks (TBT), Classroom Training, PIPA, fire extinguisher usage, and PPE awareness.
• Carry out daily plant rounds to identify unsafe acts/conditions and ensure corrective actions.
• Manage Permit-to-Work systems including hot work, confined space entry, gas testing, and work at height.
• Ensure safe handling, storage, labeling, and documentation of hazardous chemicals, including MSDS management.
• Oversee hazardous area classification, safety audits, and follow-ups.
• Manage PPE distribution, maintenance, vendor coordination, and compliance monitoring.
• Maintain accurate safety records, MIS reports, and submit statutory returns to management and authorities.
• Prepare and manage safety budgets, costing, and procurement of safety and fire equipment.
• Promote a strong safety culture through awareness initiatives, campaigns, meetings, and recognition programs.

Qualifications & Experience:

Education:

BE / B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Chemistry, Fire Engineering, Safety Engineering, Industrial Safety, EHS, or related discipline.

PDIS is mandatory

Experience:

• 4-7 years of relevant EHS / Safety experience
• Exposure to the chemical/manufacturing industry preferred

Technical Competencies:

• Process Safety Management (HAZOP, HIRA, PSSR)
• Statutory Compliance (DISH, PESO, CWC)
• Fire & Emergency Management (SCBA, Fire Systems)
• Incident Investigation & CAPA
• Hazardous Chemical Handling & Storage

Software & Systems:

ERP / SAP / Oracle, MS Excel & PowerPoint, Safety Reporting Software, IMS (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001).

Key Stakeholder Interaction

Internal:
Production, Utilities, Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations teams

External:
Government Authorities (DISH, PESO, CWC), Safety Consultants, Thirdparty Auditors, Safety & Fire Equipment Vendors