Safety Coordinator

Safety Coordinator - Job Description & Requirements:

1. Safety Planning & Technical Compliance

• Implement the Project HSE Plan for specialized tunnelling works.

• Ensure strict compliance with local safety laws, OSHA/ISO standards, and client requirements.

• Review and approve method statements, risk assessments, and permits to work.

• Coordinate safety requirements for blasting, excavation, and Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) operations.

2. Underground Site Monitoring & Inspections

• Conduct daily underground safety inspections to monitor critical hazards, including ground instability, rock falls, water ingress, and flooding.

• Monitor ventilation and air quality (gas, dust, oxygen levels).

• Oversee explosives handling (if applicable) and electrical/heavy machinery risks.

• Exercise authority to stop unsafe work and report violations immediately.

3. Safety Leadership, Training & Awareness

• Demonstrate active safety leadership by delivering daily toolbox talks and safety briefings.

• Conduct comprehensive safety inductions for new workers and visitors.

• Train workers on critical life-saving protocols: confined space entry, emergency evacuation, PPE usage, and working safely near TBM/blasting zones.

4. Incident Management

• Investigate accidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions underground.

• Prepare detailed incident reports and implement corrective action plans.

• Coordinate with site management to prevent recurrence.

5. Emergency Readiness & Preparedness

• Ensure total site readiness for fire, gas leaks, collapse, flooding, and medical emergencies within the tunnel.

• Monitor and maintain critical emergency equipment, including chambers, gas detectors, firefighting systems, and emergency lighting/communication systems.

• Lead and participate in mock drills and emergency response exercises.

6. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate HSE records, including inspection reports, training logs, permit-to-work systems, and incident statistics.

• Prepare daily/weekly safety reports for management and clients.

Requirements & Selection Criteria:

Mandatory Certification & Technical Compliance

• Valid Safety certification recognized by local authorities.

• BCSS Tunnelling and Confined Space Rescue Certification

Specialized Tunnelling & Underground Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience specifically in tunnelling projects.

• Strong technical knowledge of TBM, NATM, and drill & blast methods.

• Able to work in a demanding site environment, including 6 days per week with Saturday and Sunday shift work.

Safety Leadership & Emergency Readiness for Tunnelling

Proven capability to lead workforce safety training and manage high-stakes emergency response protocols in an underground setting.