Senior Manager – Safety

Senior Manager – Safety

Responsibilities

A. Process Safety Management

• Lead implementation and governance of the Process Safety Management (PSM) framework across plant operations.
• Conduct and facilitate HAZOP, HAZID, QRA, Bow-Tie Analysis, Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA), and Process Risk Assessments.
• Review and monitor critical process safety barriers, safeguards, and control measures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations, OISD standards, Factories Act requirements, and company SHE guidelines.
• Participate in design reviews, Management of Change (MOC), Pre-Start-up Safety Reviews (PSSR), and safety integrity assessments.
• Track and monitor leading and lagging process safety KPIs.
• Lead incident investigations related to process safety events and ensure timely closure of corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop and maintain processes safety documentation, manuals, and critical operating procedures.

B. Safety Training & Capability Building

• Guide safety capability-building interventions for employees, contractors, apprentices, and visitors, with specific focus on process safety-critical roles.
• Define annual process safety and safety training priorities aligned to statutory, operational, and risk-based requirements.
• Ensure coverage of Process Safety Awareness, Permit-to-Work, LOTOTO, Emergency Response, Confined Space, Work-at-Height, Contractor Safety, and critical risk training programs.
• Assess training effectiveness through competency assessments, practical demonstrations, audits, and behavioral observations.
• Establish competency matrices for process safety-critical and high-risk operational roles.
• Drive learning campaigns during National Safety Day, Fire Service Week, Road Safety Week, and other SHE initiatives.
• Promote digital learning and blended learning solutions through e-learning platforms and safety training modules.

C. Risk Management & Compliance

• Lead periodic process safety audits, gap assessments, and compliance reviews across operating areas.
• Monitor implementation of audit observations and closure of identified gaps.
• Ensure safety critical equipment inspections and testing schedules are adhered to.
• Support statutory inspections and interactions with government authorities and third-party auditors.
• Prepare and present process safety performance dashboards, audit status, and risk mitigation updates for management review.

D. Emergency Preparedness & Safety Culture

• Support process safety inputs for emergency response plans, onsite emergency plans, and scenario-based mock drills.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness training across plant functions.
• Drive behavioral safety initiatives and safety culture transformation programs.
• Facilitate contractor safety governance and safety awareness campaigns.
• Promote reporting and closure of Near Misses, Unsafe Conditions, and Unsafe Acts.

E. Digitalization & Continuous Improvement

• Drive digitization initiatives related to process safety observations, audits, action tracking, critical barrier monitoring, competency management, and training records.
• Develop dashboards and analytics for process safety performance monitoring.
• Benchmark global best practices and recommend improvements to enhance plant safety performance.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Chemical, Mechanical, Metallurgical, Industrial Safety, Fire & Safety, or related discipline
• PG Diploma in Industrial Safety (Preferred).
• Over 12 years of experience in Process Safety, Industrial Safety, Fire & Safety, or HSE in metals, mining, petrochemical, refinery, chemical, or heavy manufacturing industries.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on exposure to Process Safety Management, risk studies, audits, incident investigation, and safety assurance systems.