Job Description:

Role Purpose

The Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager – EHS will be responsible for implementing and driving Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) systems across Operations & Maintenance (O&M) activities for hybrid renewable energy assets comprising Solar PV plants, Wind Farms, Pooling Substations (PSS), and associated HV/EHV transmission infrastructure. The role will ensure zero-harm operations through strict adherence to statutory requirements, company EHS standards, and industry best practices while fostering a proactive safety culture across employees and contractors.

Key Responsibilities

EHS Management

• Implement and monitor EHS management systems across hybrid renewable energy assets, including Solar PV plants, Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs), Pooling Substations, and transmission infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with applicable statutory regulations, ISO 45001 & ISO 14001 standards, and company EHS policies.
• Drive a proactive safety culture through Behaviour-Based Safety (BBS), safety campaigns, and employee engagement initiatives.

O&M Safety

• Ensure safe execution of preventive, predictive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance activities across solar, wind, electrical substations, and transmission systems.
• Monitor compliance with Permit to Work (PTW), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), electrical isolation, confined space entry, work at height, lifting operations, hot work, and excavation safety.
• Conduct field safety inspections and verify implementation of critical risk controls.

Contractor Safety Management

• Manage EHS compliance of O&M contractors, service providers, OEM personnel, and vendors.
• Conduct contractor safety inductions, competency assessments, and periodic performance evaluations.
• Ensure contractor compliance with statutory requirements and company safety standards.

Hazard Identification & Risk Management

• Conduct Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA), Job Safety Analysis (JSA), and Task Risk Assessments for routine and critical maintenance activities.
• Identify unsafe conditions and behaviours and ensure timely closure of corrective and preventive actions.

Incident Investigation

• Investigate incidents, near misses, dangerous occurrences, and unsafe acts using Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and monitor their effectiveness.
• Maintain incident records and prepare management reports.

Emergency Preparedness

• Develop and implement emergency response plans covering electrical incidents, fire emergencies, rescue from height, confined space rescue, and medical emergencies.
• Organize mock drills and evaluate emergency response readiness.

Compliance & Audits

• Conduct internal EHS audits, statutory inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Ensure closure of audit observations within defined timelines.
• Maintain statutory registers, permits, licenses, safety records, and compliance documentation.

Training & Awareness

• Conduct EHS induction programs, toolbox talks, refresher trainings, and specialized safety programs.
• Promote continuous learning and awareness on electrical safety, working at height, wind turbine safety, and solar O&M hazards.

Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with O&M, Asset Management, Engineering, Projects, HR, OEMs, contractors, and regulatory authorities on EHS matters.
• Support corporate EHS initiatives and site-level safety improvement projects.

Educational Qualification

• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or equivalent Engineering.
• Diploma/PG Diploma in Industrial Safety or Occupational Health & Safety (Mandatory).
• NEBOSH, IOSH, ISO 45001 Lead Auditor, or equivalent certifications will be preferred.

Experience

• 10–15 years of EHS experience in the Renewable Energy, Power, Transmission, or Utility sector.
• Mandatory experience in Hybrid Renewable Energy projects (Solar + Wind) covering Operations & Maintenance.
• Hands-on experience supporting Pooling Substations (33/132/220/400 kV) and HV/EHV transmission systems is highly preferred.
• Strong exposure to contractor safety management and high-risk electrical maintenance activities.

Key Skills

• Hybrid Renewable Energy (Solar + Wind) Safety
• O&M Safety Management
• Electrical Safety
• Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) Safety
• Solar PV Plant Safety
• Pooling Substation & Transmission Safety
• Permit to Work (PTW)
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• HIRA / JSA / Risk Assessment
• Incident Investigation & RCA
• Contractor Safety Management
• Emergency Response Planning
• ISO 45001 & ISO 14001
• Safety Audits & Statutory Compliance
• Behaviour-Based Safety (BBS)

Behavioural Competencies

• Safety Leadership
• Ownership & Accountability
• Risk-Based Decision Making
• Strong Communication & Influencing Skills
• Stakeholder Management
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Continuous Improvement Mindset

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Zero Fatalities and Lost Time Injuries (LTI)
• Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR)
• 100% PTW & LOTO Compliance
• Contractor Safety Compliance
• Timely Closure of CAPA and Audit Observations
• Safety Training & Induction Coverage
• Emergency Drill Effectiveness
• Statutory Compliance Score
• Near Miss Reporting & Corrective Action Closure
• Safety Culture Improvement Index

Preferred Industry Background

• Renewable Energy IPPs (Solar, Wind, Hybrid)
• Power Generation & Utilities
• Transmission & Distribution
• EPC/O&M Organizations supporting Renewable Energy Assets