Head of Quality and Safety

Head Quality & Safety

Strategic Safety Leadership
• Develop and implement structured safety strategies across Transmission projects and O&M sites.
• Analyze safety performance trends and initiate corrective actions to minimize incidents.
• Align safety budgets with operational priorities for cost-effective implementation.

Governance, Compliance & Risk Management
• Ensure compliance with statutory safety regulations and internal standards.
• Conduct audits and ensure 100% closure of identified risks and non-conformities.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Integrate emergency response plans for crisis preparedness.

Operational Excellence
• Drive Zero Harm & Zero Leak initiatives through proactive risk mitigation.
• Ensure 100% PPE compliance and eliminate unsafe practices.
• Conduct structured safety training and awareness campaigns (e.g., Safety Week, Fire Service Week).

Stakeholder & Contractor Management
• Lead contractor safety programs and enforce protocol adherence.
• Collaborate with regulatory bodies and industry associations to stay aligned with evolving safety norms.

Team Leadership
• Mentor safety teams and promote a proactive safety culture.
• Enhance workforce engagement through awareness and participation in safety programs

 

Internal:
• Business Head
• O&M Head
• Project Head – Transmission
• HODs and Section In-charges

External:
• Contractors and Suppliers
• Local Communities
• Regulatory Authorities

Education: BE / Diploma / B.Sc. with PG Diploma in Industrial Safety
• Experience: 10 – 12 years in fire and safety functions within large-scale power plants, including
transmission projects and O&M. Minimum 2 years in a corporate safety role in the transmission/power
sector.
• Skills:
o Safety audits and inspections
o Risk assessment and mitigation
o Emergency response planning
o Team mentoring and stakeholder engagement

Experience Level

Executive Level