Safety Engineer - Project, Utilities and Maintenance Safety

Job Description: Safety Engineer - Project, Utilities and Maintenance Safety

Location: Jagiroad, Assam

Years of Experience: 8 to 12 Years

1. Key Responsibilities

A. Project Safety Management

• Develop and implement project safety plans for new installations, tool hookups, facility expansions and modification projects.
• Conduct safety reviews, HIRA, JSA and technical safety evaluations for project activities.
• Ensure safe execution of high-risk project tasks such as lifting operations, electrical works, hot works, confined space entry, chemical utilities installation and working at heights.
• Verify equipment commissioning readiness from a safety perspective before handover.

B. Utilities Safety

• Oversee safety of all utility systems including:
• Electrical distribution systems
• HVAC & cleanroom utilities
• Compressed air systems
• Chilled water & cooling towers
• DG sets
• Process gases, vacuum systems and exhaust/scrubber units
• Ensure all utility operations comply with statutory and internal EHS guidelines.
• Review and validate safety controls, interlocks and emergency shutdown provisions associated with utility equipment.

C. Maintenance Safety

• Develop and enforce Safe Maintenance Practices including:
• LOTO procedures
• Isolation & tag-out requirements
• Maintenance risk assessments (MRA)
• Preventive maintenance safety checklists
• Ensure maintenance teams use the correct PPE, tools and lifting equipment.
• Review AMC vendor safety compliance and ensure safe execution of outsourced maintenance jobs.

D. Permit-to-Work & Change Management

• Lead and ensure strict implementation of the Permit-to-Work (PTW) system for all project, utility and maintenance activities.
• Participate in Management of Change (MOC) for installation, modification or enhancement of facility systems and utilities.
• Review design changes and ensure safety controls are integrated during design and execution.

E. Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations such asThe OSH Code 2020, The Factories Act 1948, Electrical Safety Rules, Energy & Utility Standards and Fire Safety Guidelines.
• Maintain documentation including:
• Risk assessments
• Safety inspection reports
• Incident investigation reports
• SOPs and maintenance safety standards
• Project safety review (PSR) reports
• Support internal and external audits related to EHS and utilities.

F. Training & Awareness

• Conduct training for engineering teams, contractors and maintenance staff on:
• LOTO & electrical safety
• Utility system safety
• Safe work at height
• Confined space entry
• Hot work and welding safety
• Equipment commissioning safety
• Conduct toolbox talks and awareness campaigns to reinforce safe behaviours.

G. Emergency Preparedness

• Develop emergency response protocols related to utility system failures, electrical faults, gas leaks, equipment malfunctions or maintenance-related incidents.
• Conduct mock drills and coordinate with security, facilities teams during emergency scenarios.

H. Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement

• Closely coordinate with Projects, Facilities, Maintenance, Production, OEMs, Contractors, and the EHS team to ensure safety integration at every stage.
• Participate in project meetings, design reviews, and commissioning evaluations, providing safety inputs.

2. Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of industrial utilities, engineering projects, maintenance procedures and safety management principles.
• Hands-on experience with PTW, LOTO, equipment isolation, maintenance risk assessment and safe commissioning practices.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical and utility operations (boilers, chillers, compressors, ventilation etc.).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, PFDs and safety interlock logic.
• Excellent auditing, incident investigation and risk assessment skills.
• Strong communication and coordination abilities.

3. Preferred Background

• Experience in automobile, electronics, semiconductor or other high-tech manufacturing facilities.
• Exposure to cleanroom environment and semiconductor support utilities is an added advantage.
• Familiarity with ISO 45001, NFPA, OSHA and energy/utility safety standards.