SHE (Electrical) Engineer

Job Purpose

To ensure implementation of Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) standards in all electrical works at the project/site. The engineer ensures compliance with statutory regulations, safe execution of electrical installations, risk control, and continuous safety improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all electrical safety standards, statutory rules, and permit-to-work systems.
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• Inspect electrical installations, panels, distribution boards, temporary power systems, and machinery for safe operation.
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• Verify proper earthing, insulation resistance, load balancing, and protection coordination.
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• Carry out safety audits on electrical equipment (cranes, welding sets, DG sets, tools, etc.).
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• Ensure use of correct PPE for electrical work such as arc-rated clothing, insulated gloves, tools, etc.
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• Maintain records as per Electrical Inspectorate requirements and applicable regulations.
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• Prepare and update electrical safety procedures (LOTO, PTW, isolation procedures, testing protocols).
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• Coordinate periodic licensing, approvals, and statutory inspections.
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• Monitor compliance during electrical installation, commissioning, testing, energization, and maintenance activities.
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• Enforce Lockout–Tagout (LOTO) practices during maintenance or fault rectification.
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• Identify unsafe conditions related to electrical work and ensure corrective actions.
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• Perform regular site inspections to check cable routing, illumination levels, load centers, and temporary supply.
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• Conduct Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and Risk Assessments for electrical activities.
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• Recommend preventive measures to control arc flash hazards, electrical shocks, short circuits, and fire risks.
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• Participate in incident investigations for electrical near-misses, shocks, or equipment failures.
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• Conduct toolbox talks and training programs on electrical safety, safe use of tools, LOTO, shock response, etc.
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• Create awareness among supervisors, technicians, and contractors about safe practices.
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• Support emergency preparedness for electrical fire, arc flash, and electrical shock scenarios.
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• Ensure availability of firefighting systems suitable for electrical areas (CO?, DCP, clean agent systems).
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• Assist in rescue and first-aid procedures (CPR, electric shock response).
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• Coordinate with construction, operations, maintenance, and EHS teams to ensure safe execution.
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• Work with contractors to ensure electrical safety compliance in third?party activities.
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• Engage with top management to report safety performance and recommendations.
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Skills & Competencies

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• Strong knowledge of electrical standards (IS/IEC Codes, National Electrical Code).
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• Expertise in electrical inspections, testing, and statutory compliance.
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• Ability to conduct RCA (Root Cause Analysis) for electrical incidents.
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• Good communication and reporting skills.
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Qualifications

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• Degree in Electrical Engineering + Govt. recognized Electrical Licence holder
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Experience

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• Minimum 5 Years of experience in electrical safety.