Safety Engineer - Construction

Job Description: Construction Safety

Location: Jagiroad, Assam

Years of Experience: 8 to 12 Years

1. Key Responsibilities

A. Construction Site Safety Management

• Develop and implement a Construction Safety Management Plan (CSMP) for the project.
• Monitor day-to-day construction activities including civil works, structural erection, MEP installations, equipment installation, facade works, scaffolding, excavation, working-at-height and hot work.
• Ensure compliance with method statements, lift plans and risk assessments before execution.

B. Risk Assessments & Work Permits

• Conduct and review HIRA and method statements submitted by contractors.
• Implement, monitor, and audit the Permit-to-Work (PTW) system for high-risk activities such as:
• Working at height
• Confined space entry
• Electrical isolation
• Lifting operations
• Excavation and trenching
• Hot work
• Verify availability and proper use of PPE and safety equipment.

C. Contractor & Workforce Safety Management

• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors and project management teams to ensure adherence to company safety standards.
• Review contractor safety plans, manpower competency and safety performance.
• Conduct toolbox talks, pre-task briefings and daily safety interactions at site.

D. Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure compliance with all relevant statutory requirements including The OSH Code 2020, Building & Other Construction Workers (BOCW) regulations and environmental guidelines.
• Maintain safety documentation including:
• Audit reports
• Inspection checklists
• Incident/near-miss reports
• Weekly and monthly safety dashboards
• Ensure proper reporting and closure of non-conformities.

E. Safety Audits & Inspections

• Conduct regular site inspections, scaffold inspections, equipment checks and housekeeping audits.
• Support internal and external audits from management, customers and regulatory authorities.
• Verify lifting tools/tackles, machinery and electrical safety compliance.

F. Emergency Preparedness & Response

• Develop and implement site-specific emergency response plans for construction activities.
• Conduct mock drills for fire, medical emergencies, rescue from height and confined space.
• Ensure emergency equipment availability, placement and readiness.

G. Training & Competency Development

• Conduct safety induction programs for all new workers and supervisors.
• Provide training on key topics such as:
• Working at height
• Confined space
• Lifting operations
• Electrical safety
• Scaffold safety
• Fire safety
• Promote a culture of safety awareness through campaigns and continuous engagement.

H. Coordination with Project Teams

• Work closely with project, contractors, utilities etc. to ensure safe planning and sequencing of construction works.
• Participate in review meetings and provide safety inputs during design changes, construction planning and commissioning.

2. Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of construction safety standards, BOCW rules and industrial project safety requirements.
• Experience in high-tech/industrial construction such as semiconductor, electronics, pharma, automotive or large infrastructure projects.
• Solid understanding of MEP, structural, civil and mechanical erection safety protocols.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, PFDs and safety interlock logic.
• Ability to conduct incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Strong leadership, communication and coordination skills.

3. Preferred Background

• Experience in large-scale construction projects, particularly industrial, semiconductor, pharma or manufacturing plants.
• Familiarity with international safety standards such as OSHA, ISO 45001, NFPA and applicable national standards.