Safety Executive Job in Odisha Mining corporation Ltd at Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Paradeep

Safety Executive – Mining: Job Description

Position: Safety Executive – Mining
Department: Safety / HSE
Industry: Mining
Reporting to: Safety Manager / Mines Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct daily/regular safety inspections of mining areas, machinery, haul roads, workshops, electrical installations, blasting areas and other workplaces.

• Identify unsafe acts and unsafe conditions and ensure timely corrective actions.

• Implement the site's HSE/Safety Management System and applicable statutory requirements.

• Ensure compliance with applicable DGMS regulations, circulars, safety standards and site procedures.

• Conduct toolbox talks, safety inductions, training and awareness programs for employees and contractors.

• Monitor use of PPE and compliance with safe operating procedures.

• Participate in risk assessments, JSA/JHA, hazard identification and control measures.

• Monitor critical activities such as blasting, excavation, loading/hauling, heavy-equipment operation, working near highwalls/benches and maintenance activities.

• Conduct and document incident, near-miss and accident investigations and follow up on preventive/corrective actions.

• Maintain safety inspection reports, incident records, training records, risk assessments and statutory documentation.

• Participate in emergency preparedness drills and maintain awareness of emergency response procedures.

• Conduct contractor safety audits and monitor contractor compliance.

• Assist in internal safety audits and inspections and track closure of observations.

• Promote safety culture and worker participation through safety meetings, campaigns and safety committees.

• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly HSE reports and safety performance statistics.

• Stop or escalate unsafe work in accordance with the site's authority and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Diploma/B.E./B.Tech in Mining Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline, depending on the mine and statutory requirements.

• Qualification/training in Occupational Health & Safety / Industrial Safety is advantageous.

• Knowledge of applicable Indian mining legislation and DGMS requirements.

• Experience with risk assessment, incident investigation, safety audits and HSE documentation.

DGMS is India's regulatory agency for occupational safety, health and welfare in mines, covering coal, metalliferous and oil mines. Its current site also lists the applicable mining safety legislation and the 2026 OSH & WC Central Rules. DGMS+1

Key Skills

• Mine safety and hazard identification

• Risk assessment / JSA

• Incident and near-miss investigation

• Emergency response

• Safety training and communication

• Contractor safety management

• PPE and work-permit systems

• Safety auditing and inspection

• MS Excel/Word and HSE reporting

• Strong field presence and communication skills

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Reduction in unsafe acts/conditions

• Closure rate of safety observations

• Training and toolbox-talk completion

• Near-miss reporting and corrective-action closure

• Statutory compliance

• Safety audit performance

• Incident frequency/severity

• Emergency-drill performance