Junior Erection Officer

Job Description

Company Profile:

A global technology and engineering leader specializing in industrial automation, digitalization, smart infrastructure, mobility, and energy solutions. The organization helps businesses improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and innovation across various industries worldwide.

Position Overview:

The EHS Officer will be responsible for ensuring complete environment, health, and safety compliance during a critical plant relocation project. The role demands hands-on oversight of high-risk activities including heavy machine dismantling, erection, automation handling, and material movement, ensuring zero-incident execution while meeting organizational EHS standards and KPIs throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications:

• Degree / Diploma in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical)
• 6 to 10 years of relevant EHS experience, preferably in plant relocation, erection & commissioning, or heavy industrial environments

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review HIRA / JSA for shifting activities including molding machine dismantling/erection, automation & cobot handling, store rack relocation, MHE movement, and electrical isolation/cable shifting
• Identify and mitigate critical hazards such as lifting, crushing, electrical, oil spills, fire, fall from height, and ergonomic risks
• Review and validate method statements and lifting plans submitted by contractors
• Ensure safe lifting practices for heavy machinery, verifying fitness and certification of cranes, forklifts, hydra, slings, belts, and D-shackles
• Ensure only certified operators handle MHEs and verify use of proper lifting points, tag lines, barricading, and signage
• Supervise all critical lifting operations and immediately stop unsafe acts or conditions
• Evaluate and approve shifting contractors from an EHS standpoint, ensuring valid licenses, trained operators, certified equipment, and proper PPE usage
• Conduct contractor safety induction prior to work commencement
• Implement and monitor Permit to Work systems including Electrical Work Permit (LOTO mandatory), Height Work Permit, Hot Work Permit, and General Permits
• Ensure LOTO compliance before electrical/mechanical dismantling and verify earthing, cable management, and panel safety post-reinstallation
• Prepare emergency response plans and ensure availability of fire extinguishers, spill kits, and first aid boxes; coordinate mock drills as required
• Investigate near misses, unsafe conditions, and incidents; maintain daily EHS checklists and safety observation records
• Conduct training and awareness sessions for contractor employees on site
• Maintain organizational EHS requirements and project-specific KPIs throughout the relocation

Skills Required:

• Strong working knowledge of HIRA, JSA, and risk assessment methodologies for industrial relocation projects
• Proven expertise in lifting & rigging safety, MHE operations, and heavy equipment handling protocols
• Sound understanding of Permit to Work systems, LOTO procedures, and electrical/mechanical safety standards
• Effective contractor management and safety induction capabilities
• Strong incident investigation, documentation, and reporting skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination abilities

Special Requirements:

• Prior experience in plant shifting / relocation projects involving heavy machinery is highly preferred
• Willingness to work on-site at Aurangabad for the duration of the project
• Must be available for extended/flexible working hours during critical shifting phases
• Strong field presence with ability to supervise high-risk activities directly