Associate (Vendor Role)

About Company

Founded in 2011, ReNew, is one of the largest renewable energy companies globally, with a leadership position in India. Listed on Nasdaq under the ticker RNW, ReNew develops, builds, owns, and operates utility-scale wind energy projects, utility-scale solar energy projects, utility-scale firm power projects, and distributed solar energy projects. In addition to being a major independent power producer in India, ReNew is evolving to become an end-to-end decarbonization partner providing solutions in a just and inclusive manner in the areas of clean energy, green hydrogen, value-added energy offerings through digitalisation, storage, and carbon markets that increasingly are integral to addressing climate change. With a total capacity of more than 13.4 GW (including projects in pipeline), ReNew’s solar and wind energy projects are spread across 150+ sites, with a presence spanning 18 states in India, contributing to 1.9 % of India’s power capacity. Consequently, this has helped to avoid 0.5% of India’s total carbon emissions and 1.1% India’s total power sector emissions. In the over 10 years of its operation, ReNew has generated almost 1.3 lakh jobs, directly and indirectly. ReNew has achieved market leadership in the Indian renewable energy industry against the backdrop of the Government of India’s policies to promote growth of this sector. ReNew’s current group of stockholders contains several marquee investors including CPP Investments, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, Goldman Sachs, GEF SACEF and JERA. Its mission is to play a pivotal role in meeting India’s growing energy needs in an efficient, sustainable, and socially responsible manner. ReNew stands committed to providing clean, safe, affordable, and sustainable energy for all and has been at the forefront of leading climate action in India.

Job Description

Location: Dholera, Gujarat

Department: Environment, Health & Safety (EHS)

Reports To: HSE Head

Position Overview: The Safety Engineer will be responsible for ensuring a safe working environment across solar cell and module manufacturing operations. This role involves implementing safety protocols, conducting risk assessments, and driving a proactive safety culture in alignment with regulatory and organizational standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and enforce safety compliance across solar cell and module production areas.

• Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and hazard identification exercises.
• Lead incident investigations and support root cause analysis with corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs, toolbox talks, and awareness campaigns.
• Ensure adherence to statutory regulations including Factories Act, ISO 45001, and other applicable standards.
• Review and approve work permit (Hot Work, Confined Space, Electrical Isolation, etc.).
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to integrate safety into daily processes.
• Maintain safety documentation including risk assessments, SOPs, inspection records, and training logs.
• Support implementation of Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) and Safety Observation programs.
• Participate in emergency preparedness drills and update response plans as needed.

Skill & Competency:

• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and standards (OSHA, ISO 45001, NFPA, etc.).
• Experience with solar manufacturing processes and cleanroom safety protocols.
• Proficient in risk assessment tools (HIRA, JSA, FMEA).
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with safety management systems and reporting tools.

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related discipline).
• Diploma in Industrial Safety or equivalent certification.
• 2–5 years of experience in EHS roles within Project & Manufacturing industries.