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.