Safety Manager

Swid Renewables Limited; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading solar energy firm is seeking a proactive Safety Manager to oversee Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) practices across multiple industrial rooftop solar project sites. The ideal candidate will lead safety governance, conduct audits, and ensure compliance with industry standards. This role requires strong leadership skills, knowledge of solar EPC risks, and the ability to travel frequently across Maharashtra. A Bachelor's degree, along with relevant certifications, is essential for success in this dynamic and impactful position.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of HSE experience in Solar EPC / Construction / Industrial Projects.
• Strong knowledge of rooftop solar installation risks.
• Expertise in lifeline systems, fall arrestors, and anchorage design.
• Proven Work at Height and rooftop safety management.
• Strong knowledge of rooftop solar installation risks and lifeline systems.
• Leadership and multi-site team management.
• Audit, inspection, and compliance expertise.
• Excellent communication and training skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor safety performance across multiple industrial rooftop solar sites.
• Conduct remote safety reviews via CCTV and digital dashboards.
• Undertake periodic and surprise site audits.
• Manage Safety Supervisors; ensure daily briefings and PPE discipline.
• Ensure IS standards, Factory Act compliance, and client guidelines.
• Conduct safety training and culture-building programs across sites.
• Publish weekly/monthly safety dashboards and track KPIs.
• Frequent travel to project sites (50-70% of time) and quick audit readiness.

Skills

Work at Height Safety

Rooftop Safety Management

Audit and Compliance

Communication Skills

Training Skills

Rooftop Safety

Lifeline Systems

Fall Arrestors

Anchorage Design

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Incident Reporting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Safety

Advanced Certification in Industrial Safety / NEBOSH / IOSH

NEBOSH / IOSH Certification

Advanced Safety Certification

Job description

Industry: Solar EPC – Industrial Rooftop & Ground Mounted Projects

Location: Pune (Frequent Site Travel Required)

Position Overview

Swid Renewables Limited is seeking a highly experienced and proactive Safety Manager to lead, implement, and monitor Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) practices across multiple Industrial Rooftop Solar Project Sites.

The role demands a dynamic professional capable of ensuring the highest standards of safety compliance through a combination of virtual monitoring and physical site presence. The Safety Manager will supervise site Safety Supervisors, conduct audits, enforce statutory compliance, and drive a zero-incident safety culture across all ongoing projects.

Frequent inter-city and intra-state travel to project sites is mandatory.

Key Responsibilities

1. Multi-Site Safety Governance

• Monitor safety performance across multiple industrial rooftop solar sites simultaneously.
• Ensure uniform implementation of company safety policies and client-mandated HSE standards.
• Supervise and guide on-site Safety Supervisors and Officers.

2. Virtual Safety Monitoring

• Conduct remote safety reviews via CCTV, video calls, digital dashboards, and site reporting systems.
• Review daily safety reports, Tool Box Talks (TBT), Permit-to-Work (PTW), and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA).
• Track compliance through digital safety checklists and photographic evidence.

3. Physical Site Audits & Inspections

• Undertake periodic and surprise site visits.
• Conduct comprehensive safety audits covering:
• Work at Height practices
• Lifeline & anchorage systems
• Scaffolding & access compliance
• Electrical safety
• Material handling & lifting operations
• Publish audit reports with corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

4. Safety Supervisor Management

• Lead, train, and evaluate site Safety Supervisors.
• Ensure supervisors conduct daily briefings and enforce PPE discipline.
• Build accountability through performance tracking and incident reporting.

5. Statutory & Client Compliance

• Ensure compliance with IS standards, Factory Act norms, and client safety guidelines.
• Maintain documentation for inspections, permits, and certifications.
• Liaise with client EHS teams during audits and reviews.
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA).
• Implement preventive systems to avoid recurrence.

7. Safety Training & Culture Building

• Conduct safety inductions and periodic training programs.
• Drive campaigns on:
• Work at Height Safety
• Electrical Safety
• Emergency Response
• Promote a proactive “Safety First” culture across sites.

8. Reporting & MIS

• Publish weekly and monthly safety dashboards.
• Track KPIs such as:
• Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR)
• Near Miss Reports
• PPE Compliance %
• Audit Closure Rates

Mandatory Travel Requirement

• Visiting multiple project sites across Maharashtra and other states will be mandatory.
• Travel frequency: 50% – 70% of working time.
• Ability to conduct audits at short notice is essential.

Qualification & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Engineering or Safety.

Advanced Certification in Industrial Safety / NEBOSH / IOSH preferred.

5–10+ years of HSE experience in Solar EPC / Construction / Industrial Projects.

Proven experience in Work at Height and Rooftop Safety Management.

• Strong knowledge of rooftop solar installation risks.
• Expertise in lifeline systems, fall arrestors, and anchorage design.
• Leadership and multi-site team management capability.
• Audit, inspection, and compliance expertise.
• Excellent communication and training skills.