Lead Safety

About Business
JOB DESCRIPTION
Adani Group:
Adani Group is a diversified organisation in India comprising 10 publicly traded companies. It has created a world-class logistics and utility infrastructure portfolio that has a pan-India presence. Adani Group is headquartered in Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, India. Over the years, Adani Group has positioned itself to be the market leader in its logistics and energy businesses focusing on large-scale infrastructure development in India with O & M practices benchmarked to global standards. With four IG-rated businesses, it is the only Infrastructure Investment Grade issuer in India.

Adani Power Limited (APL):
Adani Power Limited (APL), a part of the diversified Adani Group, is the largest private thermal power producer in India. We have a power generation capacity of 15,250 MW comprising thermal power plants in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Jharkhand, and a 40 MW solar power project in Gujarat.

Job Purpose:
This role is responsible for ensuring occupational health and fire safety protocols, compliance with regulatory standards, and perform analysis in case of safety incidents. This role leads the development and execution of emergency preparedness plans, promotes a strong safety culture, and oversees the digitization of safety processes. Additionally, this role drives continual improvement in safety performance and fosters team engagement and professional development.

Responsibilities
Head Fire & Safety
Strategic Leadership And Safety Operations Management
Ensure fire safety audits to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement.

Identify potential hazards and develop strategies to mitigate risks.

Assign and monitor fire prevention/firefighting duties, supervise firefighting operations and ensure the availability and standards of safety equipment.

Perform investigations and root cause analysis (RCA) for safety incidents, review associated reports, and present corrective action plans to senior management.

Review job-specific safety requirements, including Job Safety Analysis (JSAs) and HIRA (Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment).

Conduct safety committee meetings at both site and corporate levels including Apex Safety Committee and HSE committee, review safety audit non-compliance reports (NCRs) and ensure timely resolution.

Upload daily safety observations in GENSUITE systems.

Ensure purchase of equipment ensuring high quality and availability of personal protective equipment and other Safety equipment's required during maintenance & operation of large-scale thermal plant.

Organize campaigns, competitions, contests, and other activities, which will develop and maintain the interest of workers in establishing and maintaining safe conditions of work and procedure.

Check and evaluate the effectiveness of action taken or proposed to be taken to prevent personal injuries.

Emergency Preparedness And Response
Develop and maintain emergency response plans, conducting regular drills to ensure readiness.

Plan and resource allocation for COH/AOH/shutdowns, safety inspections, and permit releases.

Lead site-level fire and safety initiatives such as Safety Week and Fire Week.

Monitor and review mock drills and review emergency management plans, SOPs, and manuals.

Facilitate industrial hygiene surveys, both internally and with external parties, to ensure workplace safety.

Investigate dangerous occurrences and industrial diseases contracted by any workers employed within the factory.

Budget Management
Review and propose departmental budgeting requirements for approval.

Monitor and manage expenditures related to fire safety equipment and resources.

Present budget and financial reports to senior management, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

Review technical requirements and ensure availability of fire safety equipment and resources.

Business Sustainability
Ensure adherence to IMS, AWMS, DISHA, and CHETNA guidelines within the department.

Implement and sustain Group Safety Standards and Safety Management systems(Critical vulnerability factor & Vulnerability Safety risk)

Develop and maintain personal and departmental safety plans, including SOPs, emergency management plans, and safety manuals.

Ensure compliance with Legatrix and other regulatory requirements, submitting timely reports.

Prepare and present sustainability and annual OHS reports to management.

Lead site-level fire and safety initiatives, townhalls and participate in safety awards and accreditations.

Implement and sustain group safety standards and safety management systems, including Critical Vulnerability Factor (CVF) and Vulnerability Safety Risk (VSR).

Ensure preparation and submission of Safety MIS on monthly basis.

Attend Daily Planning Meeting (DPM), present status of fire and safety related activities and safety observations if any.

Attend Pre-Bid meetings/ kick off meeting for hiring new contractors and review their safety performance.

People And Team Engagement
Ensure trainings and drills, developing 'Train the Trainer' programs on different safety modules.

Participate in the recruitment process to attract and retain skilled personnel for the fire and safety team.

Drive and enhance employee engagement across the team to sustain a positive workplace culture.

Lead, inspire, and mentor the team to foster a high-performance culture and ensure cross-skilling through job rotation, technical, and behavioural trainings.

Ensure proper succession planning within the team.

Foster a conducive environment for high employee retention by ensuring team satisfaction and professional development.

Develop and implement training programs for site-level employees, coordinating with the training department.

Key Stakeholders - Internal
All departments

Key Stakeholders - External
Statutory bodies

Contractors

Qualifications
Educational Qualification:
Bachelor's degree in science or Engineering (preferably in Fire Safety or Chemical Engineering) or related field and mandatory Advanced/Post Diploma in Industrial Safety.

Work Experience (Range Of Years)
20+ years of experience in fire safety management and operations within the power or heavy industry sector.

Preferred Industry
Power Generation or Energy sector