K4 – Safety Engineer (Civil)

It has been more than 60 years since SYSTRA has garnered expertise that spans the entire spectrum of Mass Rapid Transit System. SYSTRA India’s valuable presence in India roots back to 1957, where SYSTRA worked on the electrification of Indian Railways. Our technical excellence, holistic approach and the tremendous talent provides a career that puts people who join us at the heart of improving transportation and urban infrastructure efficiency. Understand better who we are by visiting www.systra.in

In India, SYSTRA is an international consulting and engineering company operating in the fields of Metros, High Speed Rail, Railways, Roads, Buildings, Urban planning, and Water Infrastructure for public and private organizations. Our unique expertise is backed with a reputation built through technical excellence delivered on projects. Our fully integrated services are tailored to plan and manage projects using proven best practices.

We are seeking applications for the position of K4 - Safety Engineer (Civil) for Mumbai Metro Line 10 & 12.

• Develop, implement, and monitor the Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) management plans, policies, and procedures specific to civil construction activities.
• Ensure integration of safety protocols in all project phases, including site preparation, excavation, viaduct construction, foundations, and related civil works.
• Conduct daily site inspections and safety audits to ensure compliance with statutory regulations, contract requirements, and approved safety plans.
• Identify unsafe practices or conditions and initiate immediate corrective measures.
• Ensure proper implementation of safety signage, fencing, barricading, and traffic management at civil work sites.
• Carry out Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA), and recommend preventive and mitigation measures.
• Evaluate new work activities and method statements to identify potential risks and ensure adequate safety controls are in place before work begins.
• Report, investigate, and document all accidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
• Conduct root cause analyses for incidents and develop action plans to prevent recurrence.
• Organize and conduct regular HSE induction, toolbox talks, and specific safety training (e.g., working at height, confined space entry) for workers and subcontractors.
• Promote a strong safety culture and awareness among the workforce.
• Develop emergency response and evacuation plans for the construction site, including fire drills and first aid procedures.
• Ensure that emergency equipment (fire extinguishers, first-aid kits, PPE) is available, maintained, and accessible at all times.
• Ensure all construction equipment and tools are inspected regularly and maintained as per safety standards.
• Monitor the distribution and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) among site workers and enforce non-compliance penalties as per policy.
• Participate in HSE committee meetings and contribute to the continual improvement of safety systems at the site.
• Ensure all construction activities adhere to local, state, and national safety laws (including IS codes, NBC, relevant acts and rules).
• Encourage reporting of near-misses and positive interventions to foster a proactive safety culture.

• Education qualification - Engineering Graduate / Diploma
• Years of experience - 7 years with Engineering Graduate / 10 Years with Diploma.
• Prior experience requirement - 2 - 4 Years
• Excellent written and oral English communication skills.
• Ability to work within a culturally diverse organization, recognizing and respecting differences.
• Ability to problem solve, especially in an integrated project delivery environment, applying industry best practices.
• Self-motivated individual with outstanding leadership skills and the ability to influence without authority
• Strong leadership skills, proven ability to lead a team effort & make independent decision and be a good troubleshooter.

We commit to put people who join us at the heart of improving transportation and urban infrastructure efficiency. As we are growing, this is time to be a part of this challenging adventure. It’s not a job - it’s a career!