Safety Engineer – Water Treatment & Power Plant O&M

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

1) 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

2) 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

3) 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

4) 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.

5) 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

6) 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

7) 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

8) 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

9) 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

10) 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

11) Authority / Interfaces

Area

Authority / Interface Expectation

Stop Work authority

Raise concerns and recommend stopping unsafe work per site procedure

Task Review

Recommend controls before job execution

Escalation

Escalate serious risks or non-compliance to management/EHS

Operational Interface

Coordinate daily with operations and maintenance

Contractor Interface

Engage contractor supervision on EHS compliance

Reporting

Provide updates on risks, findings, and actions – Using Internal tools

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.