Engineer II, Occupational Safety

The Engineer 2 Occupational Safety is responsible for supporting and implementing occupational health and safety programs across plant operations. Working under general supervision the incumbent applies established safety engineering principles technical standards and regulatory requirements to identify evaluate and mitigate workplace hazards. The role provides operational safety support across all shifts ensures compliance with statutory and company safety requirements and contributes to a proactive safety culture through risk management incident prevention emergency preparedness and continuous improvement initiatives.

The position supports the organizations Safety Operating System (SOS) and collaborates closely with Production Maintenance Security Contractors and Safety Workmen to ensure a safe and compliant work environment.

• Ensure comprehensive safety coverage across all shifts (General/A/B/C) by deploying and supervising Safety Workmen in critical and high-risk operational areas.
• Conduct shift handover briefings covering ongoing safety concerns permit status hot work activities incidents and unresolved safety observations.
• Perform routine shop-floor safety inspections and patrols at defined intervals and document findings.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with Permit-to-Work (PTW) requirements for:
  • Hot Work
  • Confined Space Entry
  • Work at Height
  • Electrical Isolation (LOTO)
  • Excavation Activities
• Identify unsafe conditions and initiate immediate corrective actions.

• Allocate Safety Workmen based on operational risk assessments manpower availability and critical work activities.
• Monitor attendance effectiveness PPE compliance and performance of Safety Workmen throughout the shift.
• Provide guidance and training on:
  • Fire watch duties
  • Gas testing procedures
  • Barricading and access control
  • Emergency response protocols
• Review shift reports submitted by Safety Workmen and escalate critical observations promptly.
• Deliver on-the-job coaching and periodic refresher training to strengthen safety competencies.

• Serve as the first responder and safety coordinator during accidents near misses fires medical emergencies or other critical events.
• Ensure timely emergency response actions including:
  • First aid coordination
  • Evacuation management
  • Firefighting response
  • Emergency communication
• Lead preliminary incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Document incidents and recommend corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Support implementation and verification of incident closure actions.

• Ensure compliance with:
  • Factories Act and applicable State Factory Rules
  • Indian statutory EHS regulations
  • ISO 45001 requirements
  • Internal company safety standards and procedures
• Maintain and update:
  • PTW records
  • Safety logbooks
  • Gas testing reports
  • Incident registers
  • Compliance documentation
• Verify that all contractors and new employees have completed required safety inductions before entering operational areas.
• Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions or behaviors are observed.
• Issue safety observations violation notices and corrective actions as required by company procedures.
• Support planning coordination and execution of emergency drills including fire evacuation and medical response simulations.
• Conduct periodic inspections of emergency and safety equipment including:
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kits
  • Eye wash stations
  • Emergency response equipment

• Monitor and drive adherence to 5S and workplace housekeeping standards.
• Ensure fire exits emergency routes assembly points and safety signage remain unobstructed and compliant.
• Verify proper storage handling transportation and labeling of hazardous materials and chemicals.
• Conduct hazard identification exercises and workplace risk assessments.
• Develop implement and track corrective and preventive actions to eliminate identified risks.

• Coordinate with Production Maintenance Engineering Utilities Security and Contractors to ensure safe execution of all plant activities.
• Prepare and submit daily and shift-end safety reports metrics and MIS updates.
• Participate in daily safety reviews toolbox talks and operational meetings.
• Escalate safety concerns manpower shortages equipment failures and compliance risks to Safety Management in a timely manner.
• Support safety improvement projects and contribute toward departmental safety objectives and milestones.

Mandatory

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Masters Degree (.) in Industrial Safety Engineering.

Preferred

• Additional certifications in Occupational Health & Safety Fire Safety Risk Assessment ISO 45001 or related EHS disciplines.

Required

• 5 to 6 years of hands-on Occupational Safety experience in manufacturing automotive heavy engineering process or industrial environments.
• Proven field-based safety management experience involving shop-floor operations hazard identification risk assessment incident investigation emergency response and statutory compliance.
• Experience managing high-risk activities including Permit-to-Work (PTW) LOTO confined space entry work at height hot work and contractor safety management.
• Experience supervising Safety Workmen safety inspections audits and shift-based safety operations.

Preferred

• Prior experience in the automotive manufacturing industry.
• Exposure to large-scale industrial facilities with automated manufacturing systems machinery safety and fire protection systems.

• Strong knowledge of occupational safety regulations Factories Act applicable State Factory Rules BIS/IS standards and ISO 45001 requirements.
• Proficiency in Machine Safety Risk Assessments hazard identification risk evaluation and risk mitigation in accordance with ISO 12100 and related machinery safety standards.
• Sound understanding of Fire Protection Engineering including fire detection systems fire suppression systems fire load assessment and emergency preparedness.
• Working knowledge of International Building Code (IBC) and other applicable national and international safety standards.
• Experience in implementing statutory regulatory and corporate EHS requirements across industrial operations.
• Strong understanding of Safety Analytics and AI/ML applications for hazard detection risk prediction incident trend analysis and safety performance monitoring.
• Ability to develop validate interpret and communicate AI-driven safety models and risk-based recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency in safety reporting root cause analysis CAPA implementation and safety management systems.