Senior Safety Engineer - Hitachi Rail GTS India

Description

Job Title: Senior Safety Engineer
Location: Noida, India
Company: Hitachi Rail GTS India
Salary Range: As per Industry

Company Overview:

Hitachi Rail is a leading partner to the world’s best transportation companies, with a comprehensive portfolio of rail solutions and services for the urban, mainline and freight railway markets.

Job Purpose:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Safety Manager to join our dynamic team for the DS24 project. The Senior Safety Manager will play a pivotal role in managing and enhancing the Safety, Health, and Environment (SH&E) standards across all project operations. This role demands a proactive individual who can drive safety initiatives, ensure strict compliance with regulatory and contractual safety requirements, and foster a culture of safety awareness throughout the organization. The successful candidate will act as an advisor, collaborator, and key contributor to the project’s safety management, with a focus on continuous improvement and effective risk mitigation.

Responsibilities:

1. SH&E Management and Compliance:

• Oversee and manage the SH&E function, ensuring that all project activities comply with safety, health, and environmental regulations and meet contractual obligations.

• Serve as a key advisor to the contractor’s management, offering expert guidance and recommendations on SH&E best practices and regulatory adherence.

2. Inspections and Reporting:

• Coordinate and conduct regular internal SH&E inspections, identify potential hazards, and ensure corrective measures are implemented effectively.

• Generate comprehensive SH&E reports and handle all senior safety submissions to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), including method statements and essential documentation.

3. Training and Communication:

• Develop, plan, and deliver SH&E orientation and training sessions for employees and contractors, fostering awareness and adherence to safety practices.

• Drive SH&E communication efforts across the organization to ensure that safety standards and practices are clearly understood and followed.

4. Audits and Compliance Monitoring:

• Facilitate and coordinate external SH&E audits conducted by DMRC-approved agencies, ensuring full compliance with all relevant safety standards and promptly addressing any findings.

• Lead monthly SH&E committee meetings and ensure the effective closure of nonconformance observations raised by DMRC.

5. Accident Investigation and Risk Mitigation:

• Investigate accidents and incidents thoroughly, prepare detailed reports, and develop corrective and preventive measures to prevent recurrence.

• Analyze risk factors and implement strategies to mitigate potential safety hazards on the project site.

6. Emergency Preparedness and Response:

• Develop, implement, and regularly review emergency preparedness plans to ensure they are robust and effective.

• Coordinate drills and training exercises to ensure that all personnel are prepared to respond to emergencies efficiently.

Experience: 10+ years

Skills: MS Office, Outlook, Good Communication Skills

Education: B.Sc. (Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics) with a one-year full-time Safety diploma from a recognized institution/body or Full-time three-year Diploma in Engineering with a one-year full-time Safety diploma from a recognized institution/body.