Safety Officer

Key Responsibilities

1️. Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure compliance with local labor and HSE laws, company policies, and ISO standards (ISO 45001 preferred).
• Develop, implement, and maintain Safety Policies, SOPs, Risk Assessments, and Permit-to-Work systems.
• Maintain incident logs, inspections, audits, safety statistics, and reporting.

2. Workplace Safety (Steel Fabrication & Reefer Truck Manufacturing)

·         Monitor welding, cutting, grinding, lifting, confined space and working-at-height activities.

·         Verify proper use of PPE, welding curtains, guards, gas cylinder handling, housekeeping, and fire prevention.

·         Inspect cranes, lifting tackles, forklifts, pressure vessels, and safety equipment regularly.

·         Oversee safety during chassis modification, fabrication, electrical work, refrigeration unit installation, and testing.

·         Ensure safe handling of refrigerants, compressors, insulated panels, adhesives, chemicals, and power tools.

·         Implement controls for electrical safety, leak detection, noise, ergonomics, and moving vehicles.

3 Training & Awareness

• Conduct toolbox talks and regular safety training (welding safety, fire safety, chemical handling, first aid, etc.).
• Coach supervisors and technicians on hazard identification and safe practices.

4 Monitoring & Incident Management

• Conduct daily site inspections and corrective actions.
• Investigate accidents/near-misses and recommend preventive measures.
• Lead emergency drills (fire, spill, evacuation).

5 Continuous Improvement

• Participate in internal audits and safety committees.
• Drive safety culture, behavior-based safety, and 5S initiatives.

 

Education

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Industrial / Safety / Environmental Engineering (preferred).
• NEBOSH  (or equivalent) — Mandatory  
• Additional certifications are an advantage:
  • IOSH / OSHA
  • First Aid & Fire Warden
  • ISO 45001 Lead/ Internal Auditor
  • Confined Space / Working at Height certification

Experience

• 3–5+ years in HSE roles within steel fabrication, heavy engineering, or vehicle/reefer manufacturing.
• Proven experience implementing risk assessments, PTW systems, and accident investigations.

Technical Competencies

• Strong knowledge of:
  • Welding & fabrication safety
  • Lifting operations
  • Fire & electrical safety
  • Chemical and refrigerant handling
  • Machine guarding & lock-out/tag-out (LOTO)
• Ability to prepare reports, statistics, and safety improvement plans.