Deputy Manager

Job Description: Deputy Manager (Lead – HSE) Project: Floating Solar Project – Kadana Department: Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Position Title: Deputy Manager – Lead HSE Work Location: Kadana Project Site (On-site) Reporting To: Project Director / Corporate HSE Head Team Size: 4–8 HSE Engineers/Officers (depending on project phase) Employment Type: Full-time Role Purpose Lead the full-spectrum HSE function for the Floating Solar Project at Kadana. Responsible for developing and implementing project-wide safety strategies, ensuring end-to-end compliance, and building a strong safety culture across all contractors and stakeholders. The role ensures Zero Harm , risk mitigation, and operational discipline during construction, installation, anchoring/mooring, electrical works over water, and commissioning of the floating solar plant. Key Responsibilities A) HSE Leadership & Governance Lead all HSE activities for the floating solar project including policy deployment, compliance monitoring, audits, and stakeholder safety management . Develop, implement, and periodically update the Project HSE Management Plan , Environmental Management Plan , and Emergency Response Plan (ERP) tailored to floating solar operations. Provide leadership to the site HSE team; ensure HSE staffing, mentoring, and competency development. B) Risk Management & Safety Systems Conduct and approve project-specific HIRA , JSA , LOTO procedures , and high-risk method statements (over-water, electrical, marine operations). Implement stringent controls for floating solar risks: Over‑water movement (rafts, pontoons, floats) Mooring/anchoring installation safety Cable routing and electrical safety over water Wind/wave/current/weather monitoring Emergency water rescue operations Ensure Work Permit System (PTW) is strictly followed and verified on ground. C) Marine & Electrical Safety (Floating Solar Specific) Ensure safety during: Float assembly & interconnections Movement and positioning of arrays Inverter, transformer, and evacuation system installation High-voltage and DC electrical safety protocols Oversee water-borne operations including rescue boat readiness , man-overboard preparedness, and marine equipment inspection. D) Compliance, Audits & Reporting Ensure 100% compliance with statutory laws, pollution control norms, electricity rules, and audit requirements . Conduct internal audits; lead client and external audits; drive timely closure of NCs and CAPA actions. Maintain accurate reporting of incident metrics, leading indicators (near-misses, inspections), and monthly dashboards to corporate HSE. E) Contractor & Stakeholder Management Lead HSE onboarding for all contractors/subcontractors. Conduct contractor HSE performance reviews and implement consequence management for repeat violations. Coordinate with Engineering, Construction, QA/QC, Marine Operations, Logistics, and Client HSE teams. F) Training & Safety Culture Building Deliver advanced trainings: Over‑water safety High-voltage electrical safety Working at height over water Emergency & rescue drills (fire, man-overboard, electrical shock, spill response) Drive initiatives like BBS (Behavior-Based Safety) , Safety Stand-Downs, and Observation/Near Miss Reward Programs. G) Incident Investigation & Continuous Improvement Lead root cause investigations using 5-Why, Fishbone, TapRooT or similar. Implement site-wide continuous improvement plans to reduce incidents and high-risk observations. Qualifications & Experience Education B.E./B.Tech in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Civil preferred). Diploma in Industrial Safety / ADIS / PDIS mandatory. Certifications NEBOSH IGC required. IOSH, First Aid/CPR, Fire Safety Trainer, Rope Rescue Certification (preferred). Experience 10–14 years total experience in HSE for EPC/Power/Infrastructure projects. Minimum 2–3 years experience in solar (floating solar preferred), marine works, or water-based construction . Proven experience in leading multi-disciplinary HSE teams. Skills & Competencies Strong command over PTW, HIRA, LOTO, and marine safety systems. Advanced incident investigation & risk management capability. People leadership with strong influencing and communication skills. Ability to manage client expectations and regulatory bodies. Proficiency in MS Office, safety dashboards, and digital reporting tools.