Safety Engineer – Water Treatment & Power Plant O&M

Job description

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions. **Job Description** Safety Engineer – Water Treatment & Power Plant O&M - Job Title and Department **Item** **Details** Job Title Safety Engineer – Water Treatment & Power Plant O&M Department EHS / Operations Support Category Engineering / EHS Employment Type Full-Time Prepared For Water Treatment and Power Plant O&M - Location / Business Unit **Item** **Details** Location Mumbai MCGM Site Based Business Unit WI – (Water Treatment, Utilities, Power Plant O&M) Coverage Process units, workshops, chemical areas, utilities, contractor work fronts - Reports To **Item** **Details** Reports To EHS Manager - India Direct Reports Typically, none Internal Interfaces EHS, Operations, Maintenance, Electrical, Mechanical, QA/QC, HR/Training External Interfaces Customers, Contractors, authorities, auditors, emergency services, clients - Job Purpose Ensure safe and compliant execution of water treatment and power plant O&M activities through field safety oversight, permit control, risk assessment, and incident prevention. Support legal compliance, contractor safety, emergency readiness, and continual EHS improvement across site operations. - Key Responsibilities **Area** **Details** Field Safety Monitor worksite compliance with EHS rules and safe work practices PTW / Risk Review Support PTW, JSA, method statements, and high-risk task controls High risk activities – Assessment & control measures Conduct HRA Gemba walks/ site inspections; identify hazards and track actions at Velocity EHS and HRA Awareness through corporate guidelines Incident Support Report, investigate, and follow up incidents and near misses Active Caring Safety 365 ACS 365 training & reporting via non EHS team and analysis of actions plan/follow up with project team Emergency / Chemical Safety Support drills, emergency readiness, and safe chemical handling Isolation / High-Risk Work Verify LOTO, confined space, work at height, lifting, and line-breaking controls Training / Reporting Deliver toolbox talks, maintain records, and issue EHS reports - EHS / Compliance Responsibilities **Area** **Responsibility** Legal / System Compliance Follow site EHS procedures, permits, and India statutory requirements Hazard & Risk Control Confirm hazards, controls, PPE, and safe execution before/during work Contractor Compliance Verify approved methods, competency, and site rule compliance Emergency Readiness Support drills, response equipment checks, and incident coordination Chemical / Occupational Health Monitor SDS, labeling, storage, exposure controls, and housekeeping Audits / Improvement Support audits, close actions, and promote lessons learned - Education, Experience & Certifications **Category** **Requirement** Education Degree/Diploma in Electrical Engineering (preferred), Safety, Environmental Science, or related field **Experience** Min 5 -7 years in EHS within Water treatment plant (Preferred), Utilities, or power plants Technical Knowledge PTW, JSA, incident investigation, emergency response, chemical safety, confined space, work at height, LOTO **Preferred Certifications** NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA-related training, First Aid, Fire Warden, incident investigation Computer Skills AI tools, MS Office and digital EHS reporting systems - Skills & Competencies **Competency** **Description** Safety Leadership Visible, initiative-taking field presence Hazard Identification Detects operational and maintenance hazards Risk Assessment Evaluates risk and adequacy of controls Communication Professional English Communication Skills, Clear reporting, briefings, and workforce engagement Investigation Supports fact-finding and corrective actions Teamwork Works effectively with operations, maintenance, and contractors Training / Coaching Delivers practical EHS guidance Attention to Detail Strong in inspections, permits, and records - Key Performance Indicators **KPI** **Measure** Incident Control Reduction in incidents, near misses, and high-potential events Inspection / Audit Completion Timely inspections and action close-out PTW Compliance Quality of permit review and field verification Training Delivery Effective inductions and toolbox talks Reporting Quality Accurate, timely EHS reports and records - Working Conditions **Item** **Details** Environment Water treatment project site, Exposure to equipment, chemicals, noise, heat, and outdoor conditions Work Pattern Site-based hours; may require shutdown support, extended hours, or call-out Physical Requirements Walking, climbing, PPE use, and field access across plant areas, Ability to Work as an Emergency Rescue Team leader Risk Exposure Confined space, height work, lifting, hot work, isolation, chemicals Travel Limited site/local travel - Authority / Interfaces **Area** **Authority / Interface Expectation** Stop Work authority Raise concerns and recommend stopping unsafe work per site procedure Task Review Recomme