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Job Description: Safety Manager

JLL Projects and Development Services
Adani Data Centre Project, Dholera

Position Summary

Safety Manager to implement and manage comprehensive safety programs for Adani's mission-critical data centre in Dholera. Drive zero-harm culture through proactive hazard management, contractor coordination, and regulatory compliance across all construction and commissioning phases.

Key Responsibilities

Daily Safety Operations

• Conduct daily site safety inspections across all construction zones and work areas
• Monitor contractor compliance with safety procedures and method statements
• Enforce PPE requirements, barricading, signage, and safe work practices
• Inspect scaffolding, lifting equipment, temporary structures, and electrical installations
• Issue safety observations, warnings, and stop-work orders for violations
• Manage permit-to-work systems (hot work, confined space, heights, electrical isolation)
• Monitor housekeeping, material storage safety, and traffic management

Training & Awareness

• Conduct site safety induction for all workers, contractors, and visitors
• Organize weekly toolbox talks on relevant safety topics
• Deliver specialized training for high-risk activities (heights, confined space, electrical)
• Conduct mock emergency drills (fire, medical, evacuation)
• Develop safety campaigns and visual communications
• Maintain training records and competency tracking

Contractor Safety Management

• Lead daily safety briefings with contractor supervisors
• Review contractor daily work plans for safety compliance
• Monitor contractor safety performance with scorecards
• Coordinate contractor safety meetings and toolbox talks
• Verify contractor workers have required safety certifications
• Facilitate lessons learned sessions

Incident Management

• Respond immediately to accidents and safety emergencies
• Provide first aid and coordinate medical treatment
• Conduct incident investigations using root cause analysis
• Prepare detailed investigation reports with corrective actions
• Track and verify completion of corrective measures
• Maintain incident register and trend analysis
• Report notifiable incidents to authorities per regulations

Emergency & Health Management

• Maintain emergency preparedness including firefighting equipment and first aid facilities
• Conduct monthly fire and evacuation drills
• Implement heat stress prevention and hydration programs
• Monitor noise, dust exposure, and respiratory protection compliance
• Coordinate health check-ups for workforce
• Maintain emergency contact lists and hospital tie-ups

Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare daily safety reports and weekly statistics
• Generate monthly safety performance reports with KPIs
• Ensure compliance with Factories Act, Building Workers Act, and Gujarat regulations
• Maintain statutory registers and safety records
• Coordinate inspections by Factory Inspectorate and Labour Department
• Document safety meetings, inspections, and corrective actions

Required Qualifications

Education & Certification

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Diploma in Industrial Safety
• NEBOSH IGC mandatory
• First Aid and CPR certification required
• IOSH or equivalent safety certification preferred

Experience

• 7-10 years in construction safety management
• Minimum 5 years on large-scale infrastructure or commercial projects
• Experience managing 300+ workforce safety
• Prior exposure to industrial or mission-critical facilities preferred
• Knowledge of Indian construction safety regulations

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of construction hazards and control measures
• Knowledge of scaffolding, lifting operations, and temporary works safety
• Familiarity with incident investigation and risk assessment methods
• Understanding of electrical safety, fire prevention, and emergency response
• Proficiency in MS Office and safety management software
• Communication skills in English and Hindi (Gujarati advantageous)

Core Competencies

• Assertive yet diplomatic in enforcing safety compliance
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities
• Proactive hazard identification mindset
• Physical fitness for extensive site walking
• Ability to work under pressure and make quick decisions
• Team player with collaborative approach

Working Conditions

Full-time at project site in Dholera, Gujarat. Working hours 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, six days per week with flexibility for emergency response. Extensive outdoor exposure in all weather conditions. On-call availability for emergencies required. Appropriate PPE mandatory.

Reporting Structure

Reports to HSSE Lead/Project Manager. May supervise safety officers and coordinators. Coordinates with contractor safety personnel and site teams.

Key Performance Indicators

• Zero lost-time injuries and fatalities
• TRIR below 0.5
• Safety inspection completion 100%
• Training completion >95%
• Near-miss reporting >10/month
• Unsafe condition closure within 24 hours

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