Safety Officer - Coal Mines

Role & responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to statutory requirements under

  Mines Act

  ,

  Coal Mines Regulations

  ,

  DGMS

  ,

  OSHA

  , and local laws.
• Maintain and update all

  safety documentation

  and submit reports to regulatory authorities as required.
• Liaise with

  government bodies

  and ensure legal compliance at all times.
• Conduct regular

  risk assessments

  and identify potential hazards such as gas leaks, roof falls, blasting risks, equipment failure, etc.
• Recommend and implement

  corrective and preventive actions

  .
• Lead investigations of

  accidents, incidents, and near-misses

  .
• Perform

  root cause analysis

  and prepare detailed reports.
• Implement and monitor the effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Carry out

  routine inspections

  of work areas, equipment, and processes to detect unsafe practices or conditions.
• Conduct

  internal safety audits

  and coordinate external inspections.
• Develop, implement, and regularly test

  emergency response plans

  for fire, explosions, gas leaks, and other emergencies.
• Coordinate

  emergency drills

  and evaluate response effectiveness.
• Ensure availability and functionality of

  fire-fighting equipment

  ,

  self-rescuers

  ,

  first-aid kits

  , and other emergency tools.
• Deliver safety

  induction training

  to new employees and contractors.
• Conduct periodic

  refresher training

  for all staff on PPE use, emergency protocols, and hazard awareness.
• Organize safety

  campaigns, workshops, and toolbox talks

  to promote a proactive safety culture.
• Monitor

  dust, gas, noise, and vibration levels

  to ensure occupational health standards are maintained.
• Recommend environmental control measures and maintain EHS documentation.
• Regularly review and update safety policies and procedures.
• Stay informed about

  latest HSE developments

  and incorporate best practices into daily operations.

Functional Competencies

• Strong knowledge of

  DGMS, Coal Mines Regulations

  , and

  Mines Act

• Expertise in

  hazard identification

  and

  risk management

• Emergency response planning and

  incident handling

• Conducting

  health and safety audits

• Proficient in

  safety training and documentation

• Familiar with

  use of gas detection systems

  ,

  fire suppression equipment

  , and PPE technologies

Preferred candidate profile

• Having 10-15 years of experience in Coal Mines (with 5+ years as safety officer)

Education & Certification:

• Basic Engineering Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety.
• Certification in Industrial Safety (RLI &CLI). NEBOSH. IOSH etc. will be an added advantage