Head - Safety

Role & responsibilities

• Responsible for overall occupational safety and fire protection across the 3400 MW power plant and associated washeries.
• Ensure full statutory compliance with all safety regulations, including those related to fire safety and occupational health, as mandated by the Factory Inspectorate and other authorities.
• Liaise with the Chief Controller of Explosives (CCOE) for timely license renewal and compliance related to hazardous materials such as Hydrogen and Chlorine.
• Prepare, update, and ensure timely approval of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (EPRP), including its plant-wide implementation.
• Conduct Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) and ensure implementation of risk control measures for all high-risk areas.
• Organize periodic testing and certification of lifting tools, tackles, pressure vessels, and other statutory equipment.
• Oversee the availability, quality, and proper usage of PPEs (Personal Protective Equipment) across the site.
• Plan and conduct mock drills and emergency response exercises involving fire scenarios, chemical releases, and other emergency conditions.
• Ensure operational readiness and health of all fire-fighting systems and equipment, including the fire stations at JPL and CHP (O).
• Lead fire safety awareness and training programs for employees and contract workers to build a proactive fire prevention culture.
• Conduct and facilitate safety training programs, including induction, job-specific, and refresher courses for all personnel on-site.
• Promote behavioral safety practices through pep talks, toolbox talks, and on-the-job safety interactions.
• Organize and drive plant-wide safety awareness campaigns, ensuring continuous engagement of employees at all levels.
• Conduct daily safety inspections and walkthroughs of operational areas to identify unsafe acts, conditions, and ensure prompt corrective action.
• Investigate all accidents, incidents, and near misses, identify root causes, and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Ensure effective functioning of Safety Committees, chair regular meetings, and follow up on key safety issues.
• Conduct and support various internal and external safety audits, ensuring timely closure of all observations.
• Ensure strict compliance to Integrated Management System (IMS) requirements, including ISO 45001.
• Maintain and improve 5-S workplace organization and housekeeping standards in all plant areas.
• Lead dispersion modeling and risk assessment exercises for handling and storage of hazardous chemicals.
• Coordinate effectively with other departments to embed safety considerations into planning and operations.
• Mentor and develop safety team personnel, fostering a strong safety culture and leadership at all levels.
• Drive all unit-level safety initiatives and performance improvement projects, ensuring a safe and accident-free workplace.

Functional Competencies:

• Experience in EHS in power plant.
• Knowledge of statutory compliances.
• Experience in conducting various audits w.r.t Environment and safety,
• Knowledge of handling various types of emergencies.
• Experience in conducting HAZOP, JSA. LOPA &HIRA.
• Risk management.
• Safety Management and Change Management
• Contractor safety management

Preferred candidate profile

Degree in Engineering with Diploma in Industrial Safety (Mandatory) with 20-25 Yrs. Of experience (5+ Years in a leadership position)