Job Title:
Safety Specialist
Company: Carborundum Universal Limited
Location: Kochi, Kerala
Created: 2026-02-25
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Role SummaryWe are hiring for the Electro Minerals Division to drive the Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) management system at the plant. The role is responsible for ensuring statutory compliance, managing high‑risk activities, strengthening contractor safety, and continuously improving safety performance across operations.Key ResponsibilitiesImplement and maintain EHS systems and procedures in line with statutory requirements and company policies. Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for high‑risk activities and ensure effective risk control measures before execution. To ensure completion and effectiveness of HIRA for all routine and non‑routine plant activities. Investigate accidents, near misses and unsafe conditions; identify root causes and drive corrective and preventive actions. Monitor EHS performance, compliance levels and effectiveness of safety systems across the plant. Conduct safety inductions, trainings, motivation programs and safety committee meetings as per plan. Contractor safety compliance and safe work practices at all worksites. Prepare safety MIS reports, analyze trends and review plant safety performance with stakeholders. Coordinate safety audits (EHS / PPE / statutory) and ensure timely closure of audit findingsQualification & ExperienceB.Tech in Industrial Health & Safety (Government approved for Safety Officer notification)8–10 years of relevant EHS experience in manufacturing / process industryKey CompetenciesStrong self‑organisation and execution skillsTeamwork and cross‑functional collaborationStrategic and risk‑based mindsetInfluencing and stakeholder management skillsResilience, ownership and self‑confidenceWorking knowledge of ISO 45001 & ISO 14001