Safety Officer / EHS Officer (Goa)

Job Description – Safety Officer / EHS Officer 1. Position Details
- Job Title: Safety Officer / EHS Officer
- Department: EHS (Environment, Health & Safety)
- Reporting To: Plant Head / EHS Manager 2. Purpose of the Role To ensure compliance with statutory safety regulations, implement EHS systems, and promote a safe and healthy work environment within the plant. 3. Key Responsibilities
- A. Statutory Compliance
- Ensure compliance with Factories Act & State Factory Rules
- Liaison with Factory Inspectorate, Pollution Control Board, Fire Department
- Maintain all statutory registers, records, and licenses (Factory License, Fire NOC, etc.)
- B. Workplace Safety Management
- Conduct regular safety inspections and audits
- Identify hazards and implement corrective actions
- Ensure proper use of PPE across plant
- C. Risk Assessment & Control
- Carry out Risk Assessment / HIRA / JSA
- Implement control measures to reduce risks
- Monitor unsafe acts and conditions
- D. Training & Awareness
- Conduct safety training (Induction, Toolbox Talks, Fire Safety, etc.)
- Organize Safety Week / Mock Drills
- Promote safety culture among employees
- E. Incident Management
- Investigate accidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions
- Prepare reports with root cause analysis
- Implement preventive and corrective actions
- F. Environmental Management
- Monitor air, water, noise levels
- Ensure waste management & pollution control compliance
- Maintain environmental records
- G. Contractor Safety
- Ensure contractor compliance with safety norms
- Conduct safety induction for contract workers
- Monitor high-risk jobs (Work at height, confined space, hot work, etc.)
- H. Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain EHS documentation (SOPs, permits, checklists)
- Prepare monthly safety reports
- Track KPIs (LTIFR, near miss, audit closure, etc.) 4. Key Skills & Competencies
- Knowledge of safety laws & standards
- Risk assessment & hazard identification
- Incident investigation skills
- Communication & training ability
- Attention to detail 5. Qualifications
- Degree/Diploma in Engineering / Science
- Diploma/PG Diploma in Industrial Safety (mandatory/preferred)
- Knowledge of ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 preferred 6. Experience 2–5 years (Officer) in manufacturing industry 7. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Reduction in accidents / incidents
- Audit compliance score (SGS / SEDEX / Internal)
- Closure of safety observations
- Training coverage (%)
- Statutory compliance status 8. Working Conditions
- Plant-based role
- Requires frequent shop-floor presence
- Exposure to industrial setting Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.in/job/4m2gwm