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Safety Engineer – Water Treatment & Power Plant O&M
1) Job Title and Department
Item
Details
Job Title
Safety Engineer – Water Treatment & Power Plant O&M
Department
EHS / Operations Support
Category
Engineering / EHS
Employment Type
Full-Time
Prepared For
Water Treatment and Power Plant O&M
2) Location / Business Unit
Item
Details
Location
Mumbai MCGM Site Based
Business Unit
WI – (Water Treatment, Utilities, Power Plant O&M)
Coverage
Process units, workshops, chemical areas, utilities, contractor work fronts
3) Reports To
Item
Details
Reports To
EHS Manager - India
Direct Reports
Typically, none
Internal Interfaces
EHS, Operations, Maintenance, Electrical, Mechanical, QA/QC, HR/Training
External Interfaces
Customers, Contractors, authorities, auditors, emergency services, clients
4) Job Purpose
Ensure safe and compliant execution of water treatment and power plant O&M activities through field safety oversight, permit control, risk assessment, and incident prevention. Support legal compliance, contractor safety, emergency readiness, and continual EHS improvement across site operations.
5) Key Responsibilities
Area
Details
Field Safety
Monitor worksite compliance with EHS rules and safe work practices
PTW / Risk Review
Support PTW, JSA, method statements, and high-risk task controls
High risk activities – Assessment
& control measures
Conduct HRA Gemba walks/ site inspections; identify hazards and track actions at Velocity EHS and HRA Awareness through corporate guidelines
Incident Support
Report, investigate, and follow up incidents and near misses
Active Caring Safety 365
ACS 365 training & reporting via non EHS team and analysis of actions plan/follow up with project team
Emergency / Chemical Safety
Support drills, emergency readiness, and safe chemical handling
Isolation / High-Risk Work
Verify LOTO, confined space, work at height, lifting, and line-breaking controls
Training / Reporting
Deliver toolbox talks, maintain records, and issue EHS reports
6) EHS / Compliance Responsibilities
Area
Responsibility
Legal / System Compliance
Follow site EHS procedures, permits, and India statutory requirements
Hazard & Risk Control
Confirm hazards, controls, PPE, and safe execution before/during work
Contractor Compliance
Verify approved methods, competency, and site rule compliance
Emergency Readiness
Support drills, response equipment checks, and incident coordination
Chemical / Occupational Health
Monitor SDS, labeling, storage, exposure controls, and housekeeping
Audits / Improvement
Support audits, close actions, and promote lessons learned
7) Education, Experience & Certifications
Category
Requirement
Education
Degree/Diploma in Electrical Engineering (preferred), Safety, Environmental Science, or related field
Experience
Min 5 -7 years in EHS within Water treatment plant (Preferred), Utilities, or power plants
Technical Knowledge
PTW, JSA, incident investigation, emergency response, chemical safety, confined space, work at height, LOTO
Preferred Certifications
NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA-related training, First Aid, Fire Warden, incident investigation
Computer Skills
AI tools, MS Office and digital EHS reporting systems
8) Skills & Competencies
Competency
Safety Leadership
Visible, initiative-taking field presence
Hazard Identification
Detects operational and maintenance hazards
Risk Assessment
Evaluates risk and adequacy of controls
Communication
Professional English Communication Skills, Clear reporting, briefings, and workforce engagement
Investigation
Supports fact-finding and corrective actions
Teamwork
Works effectively with operations, maintenance, and contractors
Training / Coaching
Delivers practical EHS guidance
Attention to Detail
Strong in inspections, permits, and records
9) Key Performance Indicators
KPI
Measure
Incident Control
Reduction in incidents, near misses, and high-potential events
Inspection / Audit Completion
Timely inspections and action close-out
PTW Compliance
Quality of permit review and field verification
Training Delivery
Effective inductions and toolbox talks
Reporting Quality
Accurate, timely EHS reports and records
10) Working Conditions
Item
Details
Environment
Water treatment project site, Exposure to equipment, chemicals, noise, heat, and outdoor conditions
Work Pattern
Site-based hours; may require shutdown support, extended hours, or call-out
Physical Requirements
Walking, climbing, PPE use, and field access across plant areas, Ability to Work as an Emergency Rescue Team leader
Risk Exposure
Confined space, height work, lifting, hot work, isolation, chemicals
Travel
Limited site/local travel
11) Authority / Interfaces
Area
Authority / Interface Expectation
Stop Work authority
Raise concerns and recommend stopping unsafe work per site procedure
Task Review
Recommend controls before job execution
Escalation
Escalate serious risks or non-compliance to management/EHS
Operational Interface
Coordinate daily with operations and maintenance
Contractor Interface
Engage contractor supervision on EHS compliance
Reporting
Provide updates on risks, findings, and actions – Using Internal tools
Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.
Xylem is the global leader in advanced technologies, solutions and services that address the world’s biggest water challenges. We enable our customers to dramatically improve the way water and wastewater is used, managed, conserved, re-used and returned to nature.
At every level, our global team is committed to access, equity, inclusion, and diversity. Our goal is for all our colleagues to be involved, respected, valued, connected, and free to bring their authentic selves and ideas. If you are excited and passionate about solving water, we want to hear from you.
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