Safety Officer

Safety Officer – Power PlantExperience: 3 Years

Industry: Power Plant / Power Generation / Industrial

Position: Safety Officer / HSE Officer

Job Summary

Responsible for implementing and monitoring Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) procedures at the power plant to ensure safe working conditions, compliance with statutory requirements, and prevention of accidents and incidents.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor site safety policies, procedures, and HSE standards.
• Conduct regular plant/site safety inspections and identify unsafe acts and conditions.
• Prepare and monitor Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Risk Assessments, and Method Statements.
• Ensure compliance with Permit to Work (PTW) systems, including hot work, confined space, work at height, and electrical work permits.
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety inductions, and safety training for employees and contractors.
• Monitor high-risk activities such as lifting operations, scaffolding, welding, work at height, excavation, and electrical maintenance.
• Ensure proper use of PPE and safe operating practices.
• Participate in emergency drills, fire safety activities, and emergency response procedures.
• Investigate accidents, near misses, and unsafe incidents and prepare investigation reports.
• Maintain safety records, inspection reports, training records, and incident statistics.
• Coordinate with maintenance, operations, electrical, mechanical, and contractor teams on safety requirements.
• Monitor housekeeping, fire protection systems, emergency exits, and safety equipment.
• Ensure compliance with applicable statutory, environmental, and occupational safety requirements.
• Support internal and external HSE audits and close corrective/preventive actions.
• Promote a strong safety culture and continuously improve workplace safety practices.
• Required Qualifications & SkillsDiploma/Degree in Safety Engineering, Industrial Safety, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in power plant/industrial safety.
• Good knowledge of HSE procedures, PTW, JSA, risk assessment, LOTO, confined space, work at height, and fire safety.
• Knowledge of power plant operations and maintenance activities.
• Good communication, reporting, and coordination skills.
• Ability to conduct safety training and toolbox talks.
• Proficiency in preparing safety reports and documentation.
• Knowledge of applicable safety legislation and standards.
• Preferred CertificationsNEBOSH / IOSH / OSHA or equivalent safety certification.
• First Aid and Fire Fighting certification.
• Any recognized Industrial Safety / Construction Safety qualification.