Job Title: Safety Officer
Responsibilities
Safety Compliance & Inspections:
- Ensure adherence to applicable safety standards.
- Conduct regular safety audits inspections and risk assessments.
- Maintain and update safety documentation including MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) safety manuals and emergency response plans.
Policy Development & Implementation:
- Develop implement and enforce site-specific safety protocols and procedures.
Training & Awareness:
- Conduct safety training programs for all plant personnel.
- Organize fire drills and emergency response exercises.
Incident Management:
- Investigate accidents near misses and unsafe conditions; prepare detailed reports with corrective actions.
- Develop strategies for mitigating risks identified during investigations or inspections.
Hazard Mitigation:
- Evaluate and improve safety equipment and PPE compliance.
Liaison:
- Coordinate with regulatory authorities local fire departments and environmental agencies for inspections and compliance.
- Act as the safety point of contact for contractors and external parties working on-site.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Occupational Health & Safety Safety & Fire Engineering Environmental Science Engineering with Diploma in Safety or related field.
- Minimum 5 7 years of experience with the above responsibilities.
- OSHA Certification in Occupational Safety or equivalent.
- Familiarity with Process Safety Management (PSM) and Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP).
- Ability to manage and enforce compliance under high-pressure situations.
HOW TO APPLY
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Required Experience:
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