Deputy Manager - Safety

Adani Group; Mundra; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Group in Mundra, Gujarat seeks a Deputy Manager - EHS to lead safety initiatives, oversee EHS staff and ensure compliance with statutory requirements across project activities.

You will conduct audits, manage risk assessments, review high-risk work permits, and drive training, incident investigations, and contractor safety performance.

Qualifications

• Essential: B.E./B.Tech in Engineering or Diploma in Industrial Safety, plus safety management experience.
• NEBOSH IGC or equivalent preferred.
• 8–12 years of EHS management experience in large projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety initiatives and supervise EHS personnel across projects.
• Ensure compliance with legal, client and company EHS requirements.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify unsafe acts.
• Monitor corrective actions and close-out of actions.
• Lead JSA, HIRA, and Method Statement reviews.
• Review high-risk permits (e.g., Work at Height, Hot Work, Confined Space, Lifting, Excavation, LOTO).
• Coordinate safety meetings and contractor safety programs.
• Investigate incidents and near-misses, perform root cause analysis, implement corrective actions.
• Maintain EHS dashboards and prepare weekly/monthly reports.
• Organise safety training and awareness programs for employees and contractors.

Skills

EHS Monitoring & Reporting

Contractor Safety Management

Safety Management

Education

BE/B.Tech in Engineering

Diploma in Industrial Safety / Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety

NEBOSH IGC or equivalent (preferred)

Job description

Purpose/Objective

To support the implementation and continual improvement of Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) management systems across project activities by ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, company standards, and best industry practices. The Deputy Manager - EHS shall lead safety initiatives, supervise safety personnel, monitor contractor compliance, and promote a strong safety culture throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities of Role

• Safety Management - Implement and monitor the Project EHS Management Plan.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legal, statutory, client, and organizational EHS requirements.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety assessments to identify unsafe acts and conditions.
• Monitor implementation of risk control measures and ensure closure of corrective actions.
• Lead and participate in Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA), and Method Statement reviews.
• Review and approve high-risk work permits including:
  • Work at Height
  • Hot Work
  • Confined Space Entry
  • Lifting Operations
  • Excavation Activities
  • Electrical Isolation (LOTO)
• Contractor Safety Management - Ensure contractors and subcontractors comply with project EHS requirements.
• Conduct contractor safety performance evaluations.
• Facilitate safety induction and awareness programs for contractor personnel.
• Monitor deployment and effectiveness of contractor safety teams.
• Coordinate safety meetings with contractors and project stakeholders.
• Incident Prevention & Investigation - Report, investigate, and analyze incidents, near misses, dangerous occurrences, and property damage cases.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and ensure implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Share incident learnings across departments and contractor workforces.
• Maintain incident statistics and trend analysis.
• Training & Awareness - Plan and conduct induction training, toolbox talks, refresher training, and safety campaigns.
• Identify training needs for employees and contractors.
• Organize observance programs such as:
  • National Safety Day/Month
  • Fire Safety Week
  • Environment Day
  • Road Safety Campaigns
• Mentor and guide Safety Officers, Supervisors, and Safety Stewards.
• Emergency Preparedness - Coordinate emergency response planning and mock drills.
• Ensure availability and readiness of firefighting equipment and emergency resources.
• Review emergency response procedures and evacuation plans.
• Coordinate with emergency response teams during incidents.
• EHS Monitoring & Reporting - Develop and maintain EHS performance dashboards.
• Prepare weekly and monthly EHS reports for management review.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including:
  • LTIFR
  • TRIR
  • Near Miss Reporting
  • Safety Observations
  • Training Compliance
  • Audit Closure Status
• Present EHS performance during management review meetings.
• Environmental Management - Monitor compliance with environmental regulations and permit conditions.
• Ensure proper management of waste, hazardous materials, and pollution control measures.
• Monitor air, noise, water, and waste management practices.
• Promote sustainability and environmental improvement initiatives.
• Compliance & Documentation - Ensure compliance with:
  • Factories Act
  • BOCW Act & Rules
  • Gujarat Factory Rules
  • Environmental Regulations
  • National Building Code (NBC)
  • Company EHS Standards
• Maintain statutory records, registers, and licenses related to EHS.
• Coordinate with government authorities and auditors during inspections.

Technical Competencies

• EHS Monitoring & Reporting
• Contractor Safety Management
• Safety Management

Qualifications and Experience

• Essential - B.
• E.
• /B.
• Tech.
• in Engineering & Diploma in Industrial Safety / Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety.
• (Mechanical/Civil/Electrical/Industrial) Additional Qualification - NEBOSH IGC or equivalent certification (preferred).
• Experience - Minimum 8-12 years of experience in EHS management in large construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, or industrial projects.
• Experience in handling multi-contractor work environments.