Safety Officer
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Accomplished safety officer with over 2.5+ experience, specializing in Occupational Health and Safety. Expert in leveraging MS Office suite and implementing robust safety protocols, significantly reducing accident rates, demonstrating exceptional leadership in EHS practices and First aid. Having an overall experience under EHS in project constructions (Fabrication & Erection), Industries of Metal Alloys, Power plant (Operations & Maintenance) Seeking a suitable position of EHS Officer in Production / Maintenance industries to apply my supervisory and proactive HSE expertise to the maximum and will enhance knowledge and experience by working in a challenging and competitive environment.
An accomplished Safety Officer with over 2.5 years of progressive experience in Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) across power plants, ferro alloys industries, mineral wool manufacturing units, and project construction activities including fabrication and erection works. Currently associated with Chear India (P) Limited under Sarda Metals and Alloys Limited, where I am responsible for managing comprehensive safety operations for an 80 MW power plant and 3×33 MVA ferro alloy units, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and organizational safety standards.
Demonstrated expertise in implementing and monitoring EHS management systems, conducting daily workplace safety inspections, identifying unsafe acts and conditions, and enforcing preventive and corrective measures to maintain a zero-accident work environment. Actively involved in permit-to-work systems, including hot work, height work, confined space entry, and electrical safety, ensuring strict adherence at all operational levels.
Highly skilled in risk assessment and hazard identification, with hands-on experience in preparing Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and implementing safe operating procedures for routine and non-routine activities. Regularly conduct toolbox talks, safety inductions, and EHS awareness programs for employees, contractors, and new joiners, strengthening safety culture and compliance across the site.
Proficient in PPE implementation and monitoring, inspection of tools, tackles, lifting equipment, and safety devices to ensure fitness for use. Responsible for maintaining safety signage, emergency preparedness measures, and first-aid readiness at the workplace. Strong experience in incident reporting, near-miss reporting, safety audits, and preparation of EHS reports, with timely updates to clients and senior management.
Worked closely with site managers, engineers, and contractors to integrate safety into daily operations and project execution, providing recommendations for continuous improvement in safety performance. Well-versed in Factories Act provisions, occupational disease awareness, and statutory compliance, supported by formal certification in Industrial Safety (SBTET).
Earlier professional experience as a Junior Engineer at Spicer India Pvt. Ltd. provided a solid foundation in manufacturing operations, quality control, 5S practices, and machine safety, enhancing my technical understanding of industrial hazards. Additional exposure as a Process Associate and Trainee Engineer further strengthened my communication skills, documentation practices, and operational discipline.
Overall, I bring a strong blend of technical knowledge, field-level safety execution, leadership, and proactive risk management, seeking to contribute effectively as an EHS / Safety Officer in production or maintenance-oriented industries while continuously enhancing safety standards and organizational performance.
Diploma holder in Mechanical Engineering from Government Polytechnic, Visakhapatnam, providing a strong technical foundation in industrial processes, machinery, and hazard identification. Successfully completed a Certificate Course in Industrial Safety under SBTET (State Board of Technical Education & Training) from NIFS (2023–2024), gaining in-depth knowledge of occupational health and safety, statutory compliance, risk assessment, accident prevention, and industrial safety management systems. Additionally trained in CNC Programming (NTTF, Dharwad), enhancing understanding of machine operations, guarding, and shop-floor safety practices.
This educational background supports effective implementation of EHS practices in power plants, manufacturing units, and construction projects, combining technical engineering knowledge with formal safety training.
