Safety Officer

About Aspire - IITB Research Park Foundation (IITBRPF):

In 2016, the Ministry of Education entrusted IIT Bombay with a pivotal mission: to establish the Research Park within the sprawling campus in Powai, Mumbai. This led to the creation of ASPIRE – the IIT Bombay Research Park Foundation, a non-profit organisation dedicated to catalysing innovation and research with real-world impact.

Inspired by globally successful research park models, ASPIRE (Applied Science Park for Innovation Research & Entrepreneurship) emerges as the epicenter, that connects knowledge, expertise, and resources seamlessly, fostering a strong and collaborative industry-academia ecosystem with a global outlook.

We cultivate R&D partnerships which evolve into a thriving innovation hub, advancing technologies with meaningful societal impact. Our industry-centric workspaces facilitate collaborative development, while students gain invaluable corporate research exposure, enriching the nation's talent pool. It's a dynamic ecosystem where academia, industry, and students converge to drive innovation and uphold academic excellence.

Job Description:

The Safety Officer at ASPIRE, IIT Bombay Research Park Foundation is responsible for ensuring a secure work environment and upholding safety regulations.

The ideal candidate should be selfmotivated, be willing to learn and manage other aspects of safety outside of his/her sphere of experience and must have excellent written and verbal communication.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Inspect, test, operate, and maintain fire safety equipment and systems using hand tools, hydrostatic test equipment, and monitoring devices.

• Coordinate with OE/AMC service providers for major maintenance, repair, and replacement of fire safety system parts.

• Conduct daily monitoring and preventive maintenance of fire safety equipment and systems.

• Carry out periodic testing and inspections of fire protection systems to ensure functionality and compliance.

• Assist in fire safety inspections, mock drills, and emergency response activities.

• Develop, implement, and monitor health and safety plans in compliance with statutory regulations.

• Prepare and enforce safety policies to foster a culture of health, safety, and compliance within the workplace.

• Evaluate existing processes, facilities, and practices to identify risks and ensure adherence to legal requirements.

• Conduct awareness programs, training sessions, and presentations on fire safety, accident prevention, and occupational health practices.

• Monitor compliance with safety standards, laws, and organizational policies by inspecting machinery, and operations.

• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near-misses to identify root causes and recommend corrective and preventive measures.

• Prepare reports on safety performance, compliance status, incident statistics, and improvement initiatives.

• Recommend continuous improvements in safety systems, policies, and procedures.

Skills and Expertise:

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.

• Preferred education background in BE (Fire Engineering) / B.Tech.(Safety & Fire Engineering) from a University / Institution recognized by Govt of India with 3 years of experience in fire safety in high-rise buildings and a Specialized certificate in regular Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety (ADIS) from a reputed Institute.

• Experience in handling various safety related assignments in a government or reputed organization.

• Knowledge of relevant safety codes of practice and national statutes.

• Good to have experience in compliance monitoring and safety audits.

We are an equal-opportunity employer.