Position Level: Junior / Entry-Level (with prior field experience)
Location: VDH AROCHEM LLP, KHASRA NO 711-728, VILL KAKRANA TEHSIL DHAULANA DIST HAPUR STATE: UTTAR PRADESH
Reporting To: Safety Officer / HSE Manager
1. Job Objective
To assist in implementing and maintaining safety standards, procedures, and regulatory compliance to ensure a safe work environment in petroleum operations, reduce risks, and support HSE activities across the plant/site.
2. Key Responsibilities
A. Safety Audits & Inspections
- Conduct routine site safety inspections in process areas, storage yards, tank farms, and loading/unloading zones.
- Monitor compliance with HSE rules, PPE usage, and safe work practices.
- Identify unsafe conditions/acts and report them for corrective action.
B. Permit to Work (PTW) System
- Assist in issuing, reviewing, and closing work permits such as Hot Work, Confined Space Entry, Height Work, Electrical Isolation, etc.
- Ensure proper gas testing and area safety checks before work begins.
C. Emergency Preparedness
- Participate in emergency drills (fire, spill, explosion scenarios).
- Ensure availability and proper functioning of fire-fighting equipment, SCBA, hydrants, safety showers, etc.
- Support emergency response team activities.
D. Training & Awareness
- Assist in conducting toolbox talks (TBTs), safety inductions, and job safety trainings.
- Educate workers on handling flammable materials, hazardous chemicals, and refinery/plant risks.
E. Incident Reporting
- Report near misses, unsafe conditions, first-aid cases, and incidents promptly.
- Assist in basic incident investigation and follow-up of corrective actions.
F. Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain safety registers, records, inspection checklists, and compliance logs.
- Support ISO, OISD, PESO, and statutory safety documentation requirements.
- Ensure MSDS availability and understanding in work zones.
G. Hazard Control & Monitoring
- Monitor gas/vapour levels in hazardous zones using gas detectors.
- Support HIRA/JSA preparation for critical activities.
- Verify housekeeping and safe operational practices in high-risk petroleum operations.
3. Required Skills & Competencies
- Knowledge of petroleum safety standards, OISD guidelines, and hazardous material handling.
- Familiar with firefighting systems and emergency response procedures.
- Ability to identify hazards and implement preventive measures.
- Good communication skills for interacting with workers and contractors.
- Basic understanding of safety equipment calibration and testing.
- Teamwork and coordination with operations, maintenance, and HSE teams.