Senior Manager – Safety
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.
- 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.