Job Description
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.
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.
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