The Safety Incharge is responsible for ensuring a safe working environment within the Electric Bus Depot by implementing and monitoring safety policies, conducting regular inspections, organizing safety training, investigating incidents, and ensuring compliance with statutory and company safety standards. The role focuses on preventing accidents, protecting employees, and promoting a strong safety culture across all depot operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with all company safety policies, SOPs, and applicable statutory regulations.
- Conduct daily safety inspections of the depot, workshop, charging area, parking yard, and other operational locations.
- Identify unsafe acts and unsafe conditions and initiate immediate corrective and preventive actions.
- Organize regular Safety Toolbox Talks (TBT), Driver Development Training (DDT), safety awareness sessions, and emergency drills.
- Monitor driver safety practices, including seat belt usage, speed compliance, defensive driving, and adherence to traffic rules.
- Ensure proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) by all employees and contractors.
- Conduct incident, accident, and near-miss investigations and prepare detailed investigation reports with root cause analysis.
- Maintain records of accidents, incidents, safety observations, inspections, and corrective actions.
- Coordinate emergency response activities, including fire safety, first aid, evacuation drills, and disaster management.
- Inspect fire extinguishers, emergency exits, first aid boxes, spill kits, and other emergency equipment to ensure readiness.
- Monitor electrical safety practices, particularly around EV charging infrastructure and high-voltage systems.
- Coordinate with maintenance and operations teams to eliminate identified safety hazards.
- Ensure proper housekeeping standards are maintained throughout the depot.
- Monitor contractor safety and ensure compliance during maintenance and civil work activities.
- Conduct safety audits and ensure timely closure of audit observations.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly safety reports and submit them to management.
- Promote a positive safety culture by encouraging employee participation and reporting of unsafe conditions.
Required Qualifications
- Diploma/Degree in Industrial Safety, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA, or other recognized safety certification will be plus.
- 0–2 years of experience in industrial, transport, automobile, or electric vehicle operations.
- Experience in electric bus depots or automotive workshops will be an added advantage.
Required Skills
- Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations.
- Understanding of electrical and high-voltage safety practices.
- Knowledge of fire safety systems and emergency response procedures.
- Excellent incident investigation and root cause analysis skills.
- Good communication and training abilities.
- Strong observation, documentation, and reporting skills.
- Ability to handle emergencies calmly and effectively.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Reduction in accidents and near-miss incidents.
- Timely closure of safety observations and corrective actions.
- 100% compliance with PPE and safety procedures.
- Completion of scheduled safety inspections and audits.
- Timely completion of safety training and emergency drills.
- Compliance with statutory and company safety requirements.
- Improvement in overall safety awareness and employee participation.
Working Conditions
- Work involves both office and field duties within the depot.
- Frequent movement across workshop, charging stations, parking areas, and operational zones.
- Availability to respond during emergencies, accidents, or operational requirements, including shifts when necessary.
Preferred Competencies
- Leadership and team coordination.
- Problem-solving and decision-making.
- Risk assessment and hazard identification.
- Attention to detail.
- Report writing and documentation.
- Time management and organizational skills.
- Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of workplace safety.
Pay: ₹11,766.00 - ₹14,208.00 per month
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Leave encashment
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Provident Fund
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Location:
- Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
