Deputy Manager - HSSE (Renewables)

Apraava Energy Private Limited; Jaisalmer; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in India is seeking a Safety Professional to enhance HSSE performance across renewable assets. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in safety management, possess a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, and a safety diploma. Responsibilities include developing HSSE strategies, conducting audits, and training staff to uphold safety standards. This role offers a chance to contribute to a culture of safety while working with top stakeholders to maintain organizational compliance and excellence.

Qualifications

• Overall experience: 6-8 years as a safety professional.
• Basic understanding of the functioning of Renewables Power Plants.
• Knowledge of construction safety.

Responsibilities

• Support formulation of HSSE strategy for renewable assets.
• Drive implementation of HSSE processes across all operational assets.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders to promote HSSE culture.

Skills

Knowledge on world best HSSE practices & procedures

Planning and analytical skills

People Management and Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Networking skills

Influencing/Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering

Degree/ Diploma or PG Diploma in Industrial Safety

Job description

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Educational Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering along with Degree/ Diploma or PG Diploma in Industrial Safety from RLI or other reputed institutes recognized by state government & Factory Inspectorate.

Functional Skills

• Knowledge on world best HSSE practices & procedures
• The Factories Act and other applicable statutes
• Basic understanding of the functioning of Renewables Power Plants
• Knowledge of construction safety
• Planning and analytical skills, ability to take a long-term perspective
• People Management and Interpersonal skills
• Networking skills
• Team work
• Leadership skills
• Influencing/Negotiation skills

Relevant and total years of Experience

Overall experience: 6-8 years as a safety professional

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Accountability: Support in the formulation of Renewable assets’ HSSE strategy, guidelines and procedures in line with overall Apraava Energy’s policies and monitor adherence to the same to drive a strong HSSE culture and maintain a high ISO rating
  • Partake in the development/modification of Renewables HSSE guidelines & procedures in line with overall Apraava Energy policies and regional HSSE regulations by providing required inputs to the Head – HSSE (RE)
  • Draft weekly, monthly and annual HSSE statistics reports for the overseen regional assets detailing all safety incidents basis data from employees, O&M and OEM contractors and sub-contractors and communicate the same to employees at respective assets as well as the Apraava Energy
  • Actively participate in Health, Safety & Environment data verifications, GHG calculations, IMS and other audits by third party
  • Drive regular updates of assets data in the HSSE management system
  • Monitor roll out of HSSE audit plan and follow up on audit recommendations implementation by the asset teams/ OEMs
  • Analyze risk assessments by various assets taking corrective action/escalating the issue if required
  • Coordinate with the P&I team to ensure timely availability of quality safety equipment/services in line with Apraava Energy’s standards; support the vendor selection and qualification process assessing the vendors for their performance in line with HSSE guidelines
• Accountability: Drive implementation of HSSE processes to help elevate regional asset HSSE performance to world best standards
  • Support Head-HSSE (RE) to ensure safety across all Renewables operational assets of Apraava Energy.
  • Drive implementation of the ISO Integrated Management System at the assets ensuring 100% participation of employees, contractors and working parties
  • Support a HSSE adherence culture at renewable sites to minimize safety incidents by driving enhanced quality of work through safety compliant processes and conducting regular safety training programs/events
  • Develop and deliver introductory site/job specific HSSE induction modules to staff, workmen, contractors and sub-contractors
  • Periodically conduct safety meetings, toolbox talks, observe safety day, environment day, fire day etc. to spread awareness regarding basic safety procedures, probable safety incidences and Apraava Energy HSSE standards, guidelines, and procedures
  • Ensure presence on asset site to monitor adherence toApraava Energy Group HSSE guidelines and apprise supervisor about safety incidents on a regular basis
  • Train employees on Environment and Waste management providing guidance for timely issue resolution
  • Train site staff for implementation of ISO 9001,14001 & 45001 standards at site
  • Conduct regular audit for monthly PTW, Internal IMS & Renewsafe audit with Asset manager and OEM
  • Conduct AP CP refresher training and other safety trainings at regular intervals
• Accountability: Build and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with all key stakeholders within the limits of organizational guidelines and policies to help promote Apraava Energy’s image as a HSSE conscious organization
  • Develop strong relationships with safety equipment vendors/suppliers to help secure favorable deals for Apraava Energy
  • Interface with factory inspectorates for statutory compliances, policy formulations etc. to ensure Apraava Energy’s interests are not damaged by the same
  • Deepen SPP culture at all site keeping strong bond with OEM