Assistant Manager-Safety

About Business:

Adani Group: Adani Group is a diversified organisation in India comprising 10 publicly traded companies. It has created a world class logistics and utility infrastructure portfolio that has a pan-India presence. Adani Group is headquartered in Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, India. Over the years, Adani Group has positioned itself to be the market leader in its logistics and energy businesses focusing on large scale infrastructure development in India with O & M practices benchmarked to global standards. With four IG rated businesses, it is the only Infrastructure Investment Grade issuer in India.

Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL): AGEL is part of the Adani Group’s promise to provide a better, cleaner, and greener future for India. Driven by the Group’s philosophy of Growth with Goodness’, the Company develops, builds, owns, operates, and maintains utility- scale grid-connected solar, wind farm and energy storage (Hydro PSP and Battery) projects. The electricity generated is supplied to central and state government entities and government- backed corporations. On the back of long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with central and state government entities, AGEL has leveraged its capabilities and expanded its presence across 12 Indian states. With the integration of pump storage and battery storage projects with large solar & wind portfolio, AGEL shall be best placed amongst peers to supply round-the-clock green power to India’s grid. The Company continuously adopts and deploys the latest technologies in its projects. With the target of 50 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030, AGEL is driving India on its renewable energy journey.

Job Purpose: Engineer - Safety (Solar) is responsible for overseeing ground-level safety operations at solar sites, ensuring that all safety protocols are strictly followed and that site hazards are effectively mitigated. The role includes conducting risk assessments, assisting in incident investigations, providing training, and ensuring that safety practices are adhered to during daily operations on solar sites.

Educational Qualifications:

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or related fields).

Advanced Diploma/ Post Diploma in Industrial Safety preferred.

Basic safety certifications like NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent.

Work Experience:

2-4 years of experience in solar site safety implementation.

Hands-on experience with site-level safety inspections and hazard mitigation.

Ground-Level HSE Implementation:

Execute safety protocols and guidelines at the operational level, ensuring daily compliance with safety standards and addressing any deviations promptly.

Conduct safety toolbox talks and risk assessments for ongoing solar site activities, ensuring hazards are identified and controlled effectively.

Incident Prevention and Response:

Monitor site activities to identify unsafe acts and conditions, implementing corrective measures and escalating unresolved issues to the Associate - Safety (Solar).

Record and report all incidents and near-misses, assisting in root cause analysis and ensuring follow-up actions are completed.

Contractor Engagement:

Work closely with contractors to ensure they comply with site safety requirements, conducting inspections and providing guidance as needed.

Participate in contractor safety evaluations, helping to identify gaps in their practices and recommending improvement measures.

Employee Training and Skill Development:

Deliver on-the-ground safety training sessions for employees and contractors, focusing on critical solar site hazards and emergency procedures.

Distribute safety materials, such as posters and guidelines, to reinforce safety practices among site personnel.

Risk Management and Mitigation:

Conduct task-specific risk assessments for daily operations, ensuring appropriate controls are in place to minimize hazards.

Monitor the effectiveness of implemented risk controls, providing feedback to site leads for continuous improvement.

Documentation and Reporting:

Maintain accurate and up-to-date safety logs, records, and reports, ensuring they are readily available for audits and internal reviews.

Utilize digital tools to update site safety data, ensuring timely reporting of incidents, compliance metrics, and key performance indicators.

Key Stakeholders - Internal:

Associate - Safety (Solar)

Site Safety Incharge

Operations Teams

Maintenance Teams

Contractor Supervisors

HR and Training Teams

Key Stakeholders - External:

Contractors and Vendors

Certification Bodies

Local Authorities

Auditors

Emergency Response Teams