Safety Officer

About the Company

Gradiant is a global water technology company delivering advanced, end-to-end solutions for complex water and wastewater treatment. Its proprietary systems support mission-critical operations across industries such as semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, lithium and critical minerals, and renewable energy. The company focuses on reducing water consumption and wastewater discharge while recovering valuable resources and converting wastewater into freshwater. Headquartered in Boston and founded at MIT, Gradiant has a worldwide team of more than 1,400 employees.

Role Summary

The Safety Officer will be responsible for putting Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) standards into practice and continuously monitoring them across project activities. The objective of the role is to ensure safe site operations while meeting statutory regulations, client expectations, and the organization’s HSE management system.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy and sustain the company’s HSE management system at the project location.
• Ensure compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, including the Factories Act, BOCW Act, Environment Act, and Pollution Control Board norms.
• Review and monitor permit-to-work activities such as hot work, confined space entry, work at height, and electrical isolation.
• Confirm that subcontractors follow the HSE expectations of both the company and the client.
• Perform Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) for both routine and critical work.
• Spot hazards linked to mechanical, piping, and electrical activities and recommend actions to prevent unsafe conditions and behavior.
• Carry out daily site walks and document unsafe acts and unsafe conditions.
• Oversee safe storage, handling, and use of chemicals and other hazardous materials.
• Monitor confined space work, tank cleaning, chemical dosing, and commissioning-related operations.
• Support and lead incident and near-miss investigations, determine root causes, and track corrective action closure.
• Maintain HSE incident records and prepare monthly safety performance reports.
• Deliver HSE induction sessions, daily toolbox talks, and activity-specific safety briefings.
• Run awareness programs on topics such as PPE compliance, chemical handling, and emergency response.
• Liaise with client HSE teams, consultants, and subcontractors for audits and compliance coordination.
• Take part in weekly HSE review meetings and provide progress updates.
• Compile and submit daily, weekly, and monthly HSE reports along with statistical data.
• Ensure firefighting equipment, first aid support, and spill control arrangements are ready for use.
• Conduct periodic mock drills and help maintain site-specific emergency response plans.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or degree in Engineering.
• Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety recognized by the State Technical Board, RLI, CLI, or DGFASLI.
• 5 to 10 years of HSE experience in EPC or construction projects involving ETP, WTP, STP, ZLD, or UPW systems.
• Working knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 is preferred.
• Strong report-writing ability and proficiency in MS Office applications.
• This is a site-based contract role, with deployment in Gujarat, Karnataka, or Tamil Nadu.

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and site coordination capabilities.
• Good understanding of water treatment plant processes and related hazards.
• Ability to train teams and encourage safe work practices.
• Clear communication and strong documentation skills.
• Proactive, disciplined, and safety-focused working style.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Gradiant is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified candidates without discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status.