The Role
Lead site safety for biogas, green hydrogen, and solar EPC projects across India. Conduct JSAs, HIRA, HAZOP, QRA; enforce PTW and LOTO; manage gas/process and electrical safety; ensure regulatory compliance; develop emergency plans and drills; deliver training and internal audits to build a zero-incident safety culture.
Summary Generated by Built In
Safety Officer
The Safety Officer will ensure full compliance with Indian statutory regulations and
international best practices for Biogas, Green Hydrogen, and Solar EPC projects. You will
lead risk assessments, enforce Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems, conduct specialized safety
training, and build a zero-incident safety culture at project sites across India.
Key Responsibilities:
- Hazard Management & Risk Assessment: Conduct Job Safety Analysis (JSA), HIRA, HAZOP, and Quantitative Risk
Assessment (QRA) for high-risk activities including explosive gas handling and
working at height.
- Gas & Process Safety: Ensure safe handling, storage, and transportation of Biogas and Green Hydrogen as
per PESO, Gas Cylinder Rules, and Explosives Act. Manage gas detection, ventilation, hazardous area classification (Zone 0/1/2), and
confined space safety.
- Electrical & Site Safety: Enforce CEA regulations, Lockout-Tagout (LOTO), lifting operations, and safety
protocols during solar module installation, inverter commissioning, and grid
integration.
- Regulatory Compliance & Emergency Preparedness: Ensure adherence to Factories Act, Petroleum Rules, PESO, BIS, and Hazardous
Waste Management Rules. Develop On-site Emergency Plans and conduct regular mock drills for gas leaks,
hydrogen fires, and electrical emergencies.
- Training & Audits: Lead Toolbox Talks, deliver specialized training (gas, electrical, confined space,
height work), and conduct internal safety audits. Promote a strong safety culture through behavioural safety programs.
Required Qualifications & Skills or Certifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or
Environmental Science.
- Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety (ADIS/PDIS) – highly preferred.
- NEBOSH IGC or equivalent – strongly preferred.
- First Aid, Fire Fighting, and HAZOP/QRA training will be an advantage.
Experience:
- 3–5 years in EPC / Renewable Energy projects (Biogas, Hydrogen, or Solar
preferred).
Key Skills & Attributes:
- Strong knowledge of ISO 45001, hazardous area classification, and Indian statutory
safety requirements.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and influencing skills.
- Willingness to travel extensively across project sites in India.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or Environmental Science
- 3-5 years' experience in EPC / Renewable Energy projects (Biogas, Hydrogen, or Solar preferred)
- Strong knowledge of ISO 45001, hazardous area classification, and Indian statutory safety requirements (PESO, CEA, BIS, Hazardous Waste Rules)
- Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety (ADIS/PDIS)
- NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) or equivalent
- First Aid, Fire Fighting, and HAZOP/QRA training
- Willingness to travel extensively across project sites in India
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The Company
What We Do
Esyasoft is a global energy-transition technology group delivering integrated smart-utility solutions across software, analytics and AI, e-mobility, battery energy storage, and digital infrastructure. Its offerings help utilities, governments, and businesses modernize electricity, water, and gas infrastructure, improve operational visibility, optimize resources, and support cleaner energy systems through smart metering, IoT-driven platforms, intelligent infrastructure, and energy services for connected, sustainable energy networks.
