Johnson Controls

Safety Officer - Mumbai

Mumbai-Maharashtra-India Full time

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure complete safety and EHS compliance during installation, testing, and commissioning of chillers, chiller electrical works, and Chiller Plant Manager (HMI/PLC-based control systems).
  • Conduct site safety audits, hazard identification, risk assessments (HIRA), and method statement preparation and reviews as necessary specifically for:
    • Chiller lifting and placement
    • Electrical panel installation, cabling, and terminations
    • Chilled water piping and mechanical erection
    • Chiller Plant Manager / Controls integration activities
  • Coordinate with customer and project engineer/ manager for ensuring approval of SWMS/ HIRA from customer/ consultant on time.
  • Oversee safe execution of work involving:
    • HT/LT electrical connections to chillers
    • Installation of junction boxes and cable termination
    • Control wiring for PLC/HMI-based systems
    • Integration with auxiliary equipment (pumps, cooling towers, VFDs, sensors, actuators)
  • Monitor adherence to LOTO (Lockout–Tagout) as necessary, work-at-height safety, confined space safety, hot-work permits, and other statutory EHS procedures at site.
  • Verify that contractors follow approved EHS plans, PTW (Permit to Work) systems, and equipment installation safety protocols.
  • Investigate any incidents, near-misses, or unsafe conditions; prepare reports and enforce corrective/preventive actions.
  • Conduct toolbox talks and safety training sessions for technicians, riggers, electricians, and controls engineers working on chiller projects.
  • Ensure compliance with IS standards, electrical safety norms, mechanical installation safety codes, and company EHS policies.
  • Coordinate with project managers, chiller OEM teams, electrical engineers, PLC/HMI technicians, and site representatives to integrate safety into daily installation activities.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

  • Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Safety) or relevant discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years of EHS/Safety experience in HVAC installation projects—preferably involving chillers, AHUs, and electrical/control system installation.
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Chiller installation safety
    • Electrical safety for panels, cables, VFDs, and control systems
    • PLC/HMI-based Chiller Plant Manager or BMS-equivalent systems
  • Knowledge of regulatory compliance, IS/IEC safety standards, and statutory EHS requirements.
  • Ability to develop and implement safety procedures for heavy equipment installation, electrical works, and automation/control systems.
  • Strong communication, reporting, incident investigation, and coordination skills.
  • Industrial Safety / NEBOSH / IOSH / EHS certification preferred.

Other Details:

  • Type: Contractual (Payroll-based)
  • Location: Based in Mumbai and as and when required Gujarat
  • Immediate joining preferred