Manager - Safety

Adani is recruiting a Manager - Safety to oversee safety management across Coal Washeries in Odisha. The role demands 15-20 years of hands-on industrial safety experience, deep knowledge of IMS standards (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001), contractor safety, and root cause analysis capabilities.

Adani is looking for a Manager - Safety based in Odisha to oversee and manage Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS) across Coal Washeries within the cluster. The candidate will drive IMS compliance (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001), lead incident investigations, conduct risk assessments, oversee contractor safety, and drive safety digitalization and innovation.

1. Design and implement comprehensive Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS) programs tailored for Coal Washeries within the Cluster. 2. Evaluate and update annual safety plans and procedures to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and industry best practices. 3. Establish a structured safety training schedule for both Adani employees and contractors, ensuring timely and effective completion of all required programs. 4. Facilitate employee training sessions to communicate safety protocols and promote best practices across key safety areas, including life safety, chemical safety, and hazardous materials management. 5. Assess the effectiveness of safety programs and introduce necessary improvements to enhance overall safety performance. 6. Oversee budget planning and resource allocation for all safety initiatives, ensuring sufficient funding to maintain and improve workplace safety standards. 7. Ensure cluster wide implementation of Adani’s safety strategy and compliance with IMS standards including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001. 8. Conduct safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments across all sites in the cluster. 9. Monitor safety performance and implement corrective actions to address non conformities. 10. Investigate accidents and near miss incidents within the cluster, conducting root cause analysis to prevent recurrence. 11. Collaborate with site teams to develop preventive measures and safety improvement initiatives. 12. Deliver safety training sessions and toolbox talks to enhance awareness and compliance at site levels. 13. Ensure workers, contractors, and supervisors are well trained in emergency response, risk assessment, and workplace safety procedures. 14. Oversee contractor safety management and ensure compliance with safety guidelines. 15. Ensure adherence to all legal, regulatory, and client specific safety requirements across the cluster. 16. Implement digital tools for safety reporting, monitoring, and compliance tracking. 17. Leverage technology for real time hazard identification and response within the cluster.

1. Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering 2. Diploma in Safety Management 3. 15 to 20 years of experience in industrial safety with hands on exposure to site level safety management 4. Strong knowledge of IMS, legal compliance, and risk assessment methodologies

Adani's Natural Resources business, part of the Adani Group, operates in the mining and natural-resources sector with activities including coal mining, mine development and operations, resource management and related logistics. The business manages large-scale mining and mineral operations where occupational health and safety, contractor management, regulatory compliance and risk management are critical. The Odisha operation supports coal-related industrial activities and requires comprehensive safety systems covering OHSMS, safety audits, risk assessment, incident investigation, emergency preparedness, workforce training and statutory compliance. The Manager – Safety role is responsible for strengthening safety performance across the cluster and ensuring consistent implementation of the organization's HSE standards.