Safety Engineer (Marine Safety) || Bankot

Criteria:

• Qualification: B.E. / Diploma in Engineering with ADIS / PDIS / NEBOSH Certification
• Experience: 6-10 years (preferably in marine, jetty, or coastal bridge projects)

Key Responsibilities:

• Marine Construction Safety Oversight:
• Monitor and control safety measures during marine and intertidal activities such as piling, pier cap erection, and working on barges and floating platforms.
• Ensure compliance with marine safety standards under tidal variations, strong currents, and low-visibility working conditions.
• Barge and Boat Operations:
• Inspect safety arrangements for crew transfer boats, barges, pontoons, and floating cranes.
• Verify that all watercraft are equipped with life-saving appliances (life jackets, lifebuoys, rescue ropes, ladders, etc.) and that barge stability and mooring systems are maintained properly.
• Permit to Work (PTW) and Risk Control:
• Implement and monitor PTW systems for work over and near water, underwater cutting/welding, and crane lifting from barges.
• Carry out Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and pre-start inspections for all marine and overwater operations.
• Cofferdam and Working Platform Safety:
• Supervise safety arrangements for cofferdam erection, scaffolding over water, and temporary access platforms.
• Ensure proper barricading, fall arrest systems, and emergency egress routes for workers operating above or within the tidal zone.
• Emergency Preparedness and Response:
• Prepare and maintain Marine Emergency Response Plan covering man-overboard, fire on barge, collision, or oil spill scenarios.
• Conduct mock drills and emergency evacuation exercises in coordination with barge crew and rescue boats.
• Training and Awareness:
• Conduct toolbox talks, induction sessions, and refresher training focusing on marine hazards, personal flotation device (PFD) usage, and rescue procedures.
• Promote behavioral safety and develop awareness among workers, riggers, and divers about marine and creek work safety.
• Regulatory and Environmental Compliance:
• Ensure compliance with statutory norms (Factories Act, Dock Workers Safety, IS 5781:2000, MPCB, MoEF&CC guidelines).
• Monitor and report oil spillage, waste discharge, and pollution control measures as per environmental requirements.
• Incident Reporting and Documentation:
• Report unsafe acts/conditions, incidents, and near misses immediately and maintain all records as per IMS (ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 / ISO 9001) standards.
• Support audits, safety inspections, and compliance verification by client or external authorities.
• Coordination and Continuous Improvement:
• Coordinate between marine operations, contractors, and HSE management for proactive risk mitigation.
• Suggest technical and procedural improvements to strengthen safety in tidal and marine environments.