Sr. Engineer

Job Description: HSE – Senior Engineer (Floating Solar Project)

Project: Kadana – Floating Solar

Department: Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

Location: Project Site (Kadana) – On-site

Reporting To: HSE Manager / Project Manager

Employment Type: Full-time

Role Purpose

Drive HSE excellence at the floating solar project site by implementing company HSE policies, statutory requirements, and project-specific plans. Ensure risk identification & control for marine works, electrical installations over water, construction activities, logistics, and O&M readiness—aiming for Zero Harm and full compliance.

Key Responsibilities

A) HSE Governance & Documentation

• •Develop and implement Project HSE Plan , Emergency Response Plan (ERP) , Environmental Management Plan (EMP) , and Waste Management Plan specific to floating solar.
• •Prepare and review HIRA/JSA , Method Statements , SOPs , Toolbox Talks , PTW (Work at Height, Hot Work, Electrical Isolation/LOTO, Confined Space if applicable, Over‑Water Works).
• •Maintain statutory records: induction logs, training matrix, inspection checklists, incident registers, MOC , medical fitness, PPE issue records.
• •Coordinate client/third-party audits and close NCs/CAPAs within timelines.

B) Site Risk Control – Floating Solar Specific

• •Over‑water safety management: life jackets, rescue boat readiness, man-overboard drills, lifebuoys, throw lines, safety nets, access pontoons , anchor/mooring safety.
• •Weather and waterbody controls: wind/wave/current monitoring , lightning protection measures, restricted work during adverse conditions.
• •Electrical safety on floating arrays: IP-rated equipment checks, GFCI/RCD usage, earthing/bonding, isolation & LOTO, cable float routing , inverter/transformer area controls, DC/AC segregation.
• •Mechanical and lifting: barge/boat operations , crane/hoist/derrick checks, sling certification, lift plans , taglines, barricading.
• •Work at Height over water: certified access systems, fall-arrest, rescue plan & trained rescue team .
• •Environmental controls: fuel/chemical storage on/near water , spill kits, drip trays, spill response drills , waste segregation, water quality protection , noise & dust control at logistics points, invasive species prevention.
• •Contractor management: PPE compliance , competency checks, HSE induction & toolbox talks , monitoring subcontractor HSSE performance.

C) Inspections, Monitoring & Reporting

• •Daily site HSE walks , PTW verification, equipment & PPE inspections, emergency equipment checks ( rescue boat, first-aid, AED if available, fire extinguishers ).
• •Conduct monthly mock drills (man-overboard, fire, electrical shock, spill response) and document learnings.
• •Lead incident/near-miss investigations (5-Why/Root Cause Analysis), implement and track CAPA .
• •Maintain & publish HSE dashboards: TRIR, LTIFR, Near-Miss rate, Observations closed, Audit scores, Training hours .
• •Coordinate with QA/QC, Construction, Marine Ops, Electrical , and Client HSE teams.

D) Training & Culture

• •Deliver HSE induction , job-specific trainings (Work at Height, Electrical Safety, Over‑Water Safety, LOTO, Fire Safety, First Aid/CPR, Spill Response).
• •Run Safety Observation Programs , Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) initiatives, and Safety Stand-Downs during critical phases.
• •Champion 5S and Housekeeping on pontoons, walkways, laydown yards, and electrical rooms.

E) Compliance & Liaison

• •Ensure compliance with applicable national/state HSE regulations and project/client requirements.
• •Facilitate statutory inspections for lifting tools, pressure vessels (if any), DG sets, and electrical installations.
• •Interface with local authorities/emergency services as needed for ERP alignment.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• •Education: B.E./B.Tech/Diploma in Engineering with specialization in HSE/Industrial Safety (preferred).
• •Certifications: NEBOSH IGC (or equivalent), IOSH Managing Safely (plus), First Aid/CPR ; Work at Height & LOTO certifications preferred.
• •Experience: 6–10 years total HSE experience; 2–3+ years in solar (preferably floating) , marine, EPC, or power projects.
• •Knowledge: PTW systems, HIRA/JSA, incident investigation, environmental management, electrical safety, marine/over‑water controls.
• •Tools: MS Excel/Google Sheets for dashboards, incident tracking; familiarity with ERP/EHS software preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• •Strong risk assessment and incident investigation capability.
• •Proactive communicator with contractor management skills.
• •Ability to lead drills , conduct trainings, and influence safety culture.
• •Analytical reporting, attention to detail, and on-the-ground presence.