Job highlights

- Diploma in Industrial Safety / ADIS / PDIS mandatory. . Certifications . NEBOSH IGC required. . IOSH,First Aid / CPR,Fire Safety Trainer,Rope Rescue Certification (preferred).
- Qualifications & Experience Education . BE / BTech in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical/Civil preferred).
- Experience . 10 14 years total experience in HSE for EPC / Power/Infrastructure projects.

: 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 solid 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

- Solid 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.

📌 Deputy Manager (Kadapa)
🏢 KP GROUP
📍 Kadapa