Health & Safety Officer – GKB Hitech Lenses Pvt. Ltd.
📍 Location : Goa
At GKB Hitech Lenses Pvt. Ltd., one of India’s leading ophthalmic lens manufacturers, we are committed to strengthening a strong safety culture across our manufacturing and operations network. As we continue to scale multi-plant operations with advanced technologies and cleanroom environments, we are seeking a Health & Safety Officer who can champion EHS excellence — ensuring statutory compliance, proactive risk mitigation, and a safe workplace for all.
🔑 What You’ll Lead
JOB OBJECTIVES
To develop, implement and monitor EHS program ensuring statutory compliance, safe working conditions, and proactively safety culture across plant operations.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Risk Assessment & Hazard Prevention
- Conduct Job Safety Analysis (JSA), HIRA and implement controls for chemicals handling, surfacing / finishing operations, AR coating machines, boilers, DGs and utility systems.
- Ensure proper installation and function of safety devices, ventilation, fire detection and emergency alarms.
- Overseeing the safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous substances and waste.
Safety Management & Compliance
Ensure compliance with Factories Act, State Factory Rules, Environmental laws, and other statutory EHS requirements.Maintain mandatory statutory records, and safety registers.Assist in obtaining statutory approvals and renewals (Fire NOC, etc.)Ensure availability, usage & maintenance of PPETraining & Awareness
Plan and Deliver EHS training (Induction, chemical handling, PPE usage, machine safety, ergonomics, first aid)Promote safety culture, safety campaigns and notices.Fire Safety & Emergency Preparedness
Oversees maintenance of fire hydrants, extinguishers and emergency exit routes.Conduct fire drills and update emergency response plans with trained floor coordinatorsAudits & Corrective Actions
Conduct internal safety audits, walkthroughs and ensure closure of CAPA.Incident Investigation
Lead investigation of unsafe acts, accidents, and near miss incidents.Identify root causes and drive preventive & corrective actions.Environmental
Monitor waste disposal, chemical storage, ventilation systems, water usage & compliance to PCB norms.Coordinate with vendors for hazardous waste management.EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION’S
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field like engineering, occupational health and safety, or environmental science, along with relevant experience and certificationsYears and Nature of Experience
5 to 8 years , in the similar field specially in manufacturing company.Candidates must possess strong proficiency in the local language to effectively liaise with Local and Government authorities.