Safety Officer - EHS Compliance for HVAC and Electrical Installations

Safety Officer - Mumbai

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure complete safety and EHS compliance during installation, testing, and commissioning of chillers, chiller electrical works, and Chiller Plant Manager (HMI/PLC-based control systems).
• Conduct site safety audits, hazard identification, risk assessments (HIRA), and method statement preparation and reviews as necessary specifically for:
  • Chiller lifting and placement
  • Electrical panel installation, cabling, and terminations
  • Chilled water piping and mechanical erection
  • Chiller Plant Manager / Controls integration activities
• Coordinate with customer and project engineer/ manager for ensuring approval of SWMS/ HIRA from customer/ consultant on time.
• Oversee safe execution of work involving:
  • HT/LT electrical connections to chillers
  • Installation of junction boxes and cable termination
  • Control wiring for PLC/HMI-based systems
  • Integration with auxiliary equipment (pumps, cooling towers, VFDs, sensors, actuators)
• Monitor adherence to LOTO (Lockout–Tagout) as necessary, work-at-height safety, confined space safety, hot-work permits, and other statutory EHS procedures at site.
• Verify that contractors follow approved EHS plans, PTW (Permit to Work) systems, and equipment installation safety protocols.
• Investigate any incidents, near-misses, or unsafe conditions; prepare reports and enforce corrective/preventive actions.
• Conduct toolbox talks and safety training sessions for technicians, riggers, electricians, and controls engineers working on chiller projects.
• Ensure compliance with IS standards, electrical safety norms, mechanical installation safety codes, and company EHS policies.
• Coordinate with project managers, chiller OEM teams, electrical engineers, PLC/HMI technicians, and site representatives to integrate safety into daily installation activities.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Safety) or relevant discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of EHS/Safety experience in HVAC installation projects—preferably involving chillers, AHUs, and electrical/control system installation.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Chiller installation safety
  • Electrical safety for panels, cables, VFDs, and control systems
  • PLC/HMI-based Chiller Plant Manager or BMS-equivalent systems
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance, IS/IEC safety standards, and statutory EHS requirements.
• Ability to develop and implement safety procedures for heavy equipment installation, electrical works, and automation/control systems.
• Strong communication, reporting, incident investigation, and coordination skills.
• Industrial Safety / NEBOSH / IOSH / EHS certification preferred.

Other Details:

• Type: Contractual (Payroll-based)
• Location: Based in Mumbai and as and when required Gujarat
• Immediate joining preferred

Experience Level

Mid Level