Deputy Manager - Safety

Purpose/Objective

Job Title: Deputy Manager - Safety (Projects) Location: Pirpainti Bhagalpur, Bihar Purpose At Adani, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety, innovation, and sustainable growth. We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Deputy Manager - Safety (Projects) to join our Power/Energy division in Bhagalpur. This role is critical in ensuring the highest standards of safety management during the execution of power and energy projects. The ideal candidate will embody Adani’s values of integrity, excellence, and teamwork while driving a proactive safety culture across all project phases. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful infrastructure developments, enhancing community well-being and energy sustainability.

Key Responsibilities of Role

Roles and Responsibilities - Safety Strategy Development: Formulate, implement, and continuously improve comprehensive safety strategies tailored to power and energy projects, ensuring alignment with Adani’s safety culture and regulatory compliance. - Project Safety Planning: Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and contractors to develop detailed safety plans, risk assessments, and hazard analyses specific to each stage of project execution. - Compliance and Regulatory Adherence: Ensure all project activities comply with national and state safety regulations, environmental standards, and Adani’s internal policies. Regularly review changes in legislation and implement necessary adjustments. - Incident Investigation and Reporting: Lead investigations into safety incidents or near-misses, identifying root causes, documenting findings comprehensively, and recommending corrective actions to prevent recurrence. - Training and Awareness: Design and conduct safety training programs and workshops for project teams, contractors, and subcontractors to foster awareness and adherence to safety protocols. - Safety Audits and Inspections: Conduct regular site safety audits, inspections, and safety performance evaluations to ensure continuous monitoring and improvement of safety standards. - Emergency Preparedness: Develop and maintain emergency response plans, coordinating drills and ensuring readiness of all personnel for potential safety emergencies or accidents. - Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary point of contact for safety-related communications with internal teams, contractors, regulatory bodies, and local communities, promoting transparency and collaboration. - Resource Management: Ensure adequate allocation of safety equipment, tools, and resources to project sites, while managing safety budgets efficiently. - Safety Culture Promotion: Champion a safety-first mindset across all levels of the organization, encouraging proactive identification and mitigation of hazards. - Documentation and Record-Keeping: Maintain detailed records of safety activities, compliance documentation, audit reports, and training attendance to support continuous improvement and regulatory reviews. - Innovation in Safety Practices: Stay abreast of emerging safety technologies and best practices in the power sector and integrate innovative approaches to enhance safety outcomes. Technical Skills - Expertise in occupational health and safety management systems (OHSMS) - Strong knowledge of statutory safety regulations and standards in the Power/Energy sector - Proficiency in conducting risk assessments, hazard identification, and safety audits - Familiarity with safety management software and tools - Ability to analyze and interpret technical safety data and incident reports - Knowledge of construction safety practices related to power projects - Competence in emergency response planning and execution Non-Negotiable Skills - Strong expertise in safety management systems specific to power/energy projects - Proven ability to lead safety compliance and incident management processes - Excellent communication skills to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders

Technical Competencies

Expertise in occupational health and safety management systems,Strong knowledge of statutory safety regulations and standards ,Proficiency in conducting risk assessments, hazard identification, and safety audits,Knowledge of construction safety practices related to power projects

Qualifications and Experience

Education Qualification Bachelor’s degree in safety engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline. A Master’s degree or equivalent is desirable. Experience 8-10 years of progressive experience in safety management within the Power or Energy industry, with a strong track record of managing safety protocols in large-scale projects.