Tata Tele Business Services - Head - Safety

Key Responsibilities:

Safety Strategy & Governance:

- Define and implement the organization-wide safety strategy, policies, and standards

- Establish safety governance frameworks aligned with statutory, regulatory, and industry standards

- Drive leadership commitment and accountability for safety across all levels

Compliance & Risk Management:

- Ensure compliance with local, state, and national safety laws and regulations

- Identify workplace hazards and conduct risk assessments and safety audits

- Develop and monitor corrective and preventive action plans

- Lead internal and external safety audits and inspections

Operational Safety Management:

- Oversee safety implementation across projects, plants, offices, and field operations

- Ensure safety controls for working at height, electrical safety, confined spaces, lifting operations, and equipment handling

- Monitor contractor and vendor safety compliance

- Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis (RCA), and closure of corrective actions

Training & Safety Culture:

- Design and implement safety training programs, inductions, and certification processes

- Drive behavior-based safety (BBS) and safety awareness initiatives

- Promote a strong safety culture through engagement, communication, and leadership programs

Crisis & Emergency Management:

- Develop and maintain emergency response and crisis management plans

- Conduct mock drills and ensure preparedness for accidents, fire, and natural disasters

- Act as the escalation authority during safety incidents and emergencies

Reporting & Continuous Improvement:

- Track and report safety KPIs, including incident rates, near misses, audits, and compliance metrics

- Present safety performance reports to senior management and leadership forums

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using data and industry best practices

Stakeholder Management:

- Work closely with operations, projects, HR, legal, and leadership teams

- Liaise with government authorities, regulatory bodies, and external auditors

- Represent the organization in industry forums and safety committees

Required Skills & Qualifications:

- 12-20+ years of experience in Safety / HSE leadership roles

- Strong knowledge of occupational health & safety laws, standards, and best practices

- Proven experience managing safety across large, distributed or high-risk operations

- Expertise in conducting audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations

- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

- Ability to influence senior leadership and drive cultural change