Safety Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Safety Engineer to manage and drive Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) compliance across large-scale construction and industrial projects. The role will be responsible for implementing safety systems, ensuring statutory compliance, conducting audits, and fostering a strong safety culture at project sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement, monitor, and continuously improve HSE policies, procedures, and safe work practices across project sites.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and legal safety requirements as per local, state, and central regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments, hazard identification, JSA/JHA, and recommend mitigation measures.
• Carry out regular site inspections, safety audits, and toolbox talks; track corrective and preventive actions.
• Investigate accidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions; perform root cause analysis and implement corrective measures.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, contractors, and client safety teams to ensure safety standards are met.
• Prepare, maintain, and submit safety reports, MIS, incident registers, and compliance documents.
• Lead and conduct HSE training programs for employees, contractors, and workmen.
• Ensure availability and proper use of PPE, firefighting equipment, and emergency response systems.
• Monitor high-risk activities such as working at height, lifting operations, confined space entry, hot work, etc.
• Support audits related to ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 / OHSAS where applicable.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of construction & industrial safety standards.
• Thorough understanding of Indian safety legislation, including Factories Act, BOCW Act, and related rules.
• Experience in industrial projects (plants, warehouses, infrastructure, EPC projects) is highly preferred.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence site teams and contractors toward a zero-incident safety culture.
• Good documentation, reporting, and analytical skills.

• BE / BTech in Engineering (Mechanical / Civil / Safety or related disciplines).
• Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety (ADIS) or equivalent from a recognized institution is mandatory.

Certifications (Preferred)

• ADIS / PDIS / NEBOSH / IOSH
• Lead Auditor – ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 (preferred)
• First Aid & Fire Safety certifications

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 8+ years of relevant safety experience in industrial project environments.
• Proven experience handling multiple contractors and large onsite workforces.

Location & Travel

• Based in Bengaluru
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required

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