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Chief Manager - Safety

Arvind

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Skills

Required

  • Mechanical
  • PDIS / ADIS
  • heavy engineering / pressure vessel manufacturing / fabrication / process equipment
  • fabrication processes
  • PTW systems
  • statutory compliance
  • contractor safety

Preferred

  • fabrication manufacturing

Responsibilities

  • Anup Engineering Limited Position: Safety Lead Location: Odhav, Ahmedabad Experience: 15+ Years Industry: Heavy Engineering / Fabrication / Process Equipment Manufacturing Job Summary We are looking for an experienced
  • Safety Lead to oversee health, safety, and environmental (HSE) activities at our manufacturing facility.
  • The role involves ensuring statutory compliance, implementing safety procedures, managing workplace hazards, conducting audits and training, and promoting a strong safety culture across fabrication and manufacturing operations.
  • Key Responsibilities 1.
  • HSE Legal & Statutory Compliance Ensure compliance with applicable health, safety, environmental, and statutory regulations.
  • Liaise with the Pollution Control Board and other relevant government authorities.
  • Coordinate internal and external safety audits, including ISO 45001/OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001 requirements.
  • 2.
  • Hazard Identification & Risk Management Conduct hazard analysis, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), and risk assessments for manufacturing and fabrication activities.
  • Identify unsafe conditions and practices through regular workplace inspections and recommend corrective actions.
  • Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, maintain records, and implement preventive measures.
  • Develop and implement safety procedures to mitigate risks associated with fabrication and heavy engineering operations.
  • 3.
  • Workplace Safety & Permit Management Implement and monitor the Permit-to-Work (PTW) system for hot work, work at height, lifting operations, excavation, and confined-space activities.
  • Inspect PPE, lifting tools and tackles, scaffolding, electrical equipment, and other safety-critical equipment.
  • Ensure the availability and proper use of PPE, first-aid facilities, fire protection equipment, and emergency response systems.
  • Monitor safe working practices across shop-floor manufacturing, fabrication, and material-handling operations.
  • 4.
  • Training & Safety Awareness Conduct EHS induction training, toolbox talks, mock drills, and regular safety awareness programmes.
  • Organize safety campaigns and events such as National Safety Day, Fire Service Day, and World Environment Day.
  • Drive employee participation in safety initiatives, including near-miss reporting and other safety improvement programmes.
  • 5.
  • Reporting & Safety Governance Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly safety observation reports, accident statistics, and compliance reports.
  • Conduct monthly safety committee meetings and track corrective and preventive actions.
  • Monitor safety performance indicators and recommend improvements to reduce workplace incidents.
  • 6.
  • Client Coordination & Communication Coordinate with clients, auditors, contractors, and statutory authorities on safety-related matters.
  • Prepare and deliver safety presentations, audit reports, and compliance updates.
  • Communicate safety requirements effectively to employees, contractors, and management.

Requirements

  • Qualifications Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical or a related discipline.
  • Professional qualification in Industrial Safety, such as PDIS/ADIS, as applicable to statutory requirements.
  • Experience & Skills 15+ years of experience in HSE/Safety, preferably in heavy engineering, pressure vessel manufacturing, fabrication, or process equipment industries.
  • Strong understanding of fabrication processes and associated workplace hazards.
  • Hands-on experience in risk assessment, accident investigation, PTW systems, safety audits, and statutory compliance.
  • Experience in managing shop-floor safety, contractor safety, and emergency preparedness.
  • Strong client-handling, presentation, report-writing, and English communication skills.

Preferred

  • Candidate Profile A proactive safety professional with strong leadership skills, the ability to influence shop-floor teams, and proven experience in implementing safety standards within a heavy engineering or fabrication manufacturing environment.