Security Head – Renewable Energy (PAN India)

Location

Mumbai / PAN India (Extensive Travel)

Reporting To

Chief Operating Officer / Head Renewables

Business

JSW Energy Renewable Energy Portfolio (Solar, Wind, Hybrid, Energy Storage)

Role Purpose

The Security Head Renewable Energy will be responsible for end-to-end security governance, risk management, and asset protection for JSW Energys renewable energy projects across India. The role will ensure people, asset, infrastructure, and information security across project lifecycle stagesfrom land acquisition and construction to operationswhile aligning with JSW Group security standards and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Security Leadership

• Develop and implement a PAN India security strategy for renewable energy assets aligned with business growth plans.
• Establish security frameworks, policies, SOPs, and emergency response protocols across all renewable sites.
• Act as a strategic advisor to leadership on security risks related to land, assets, manpower, and operations.

2. Project & Site Security Management

• Oversee security planning for solar parks, wind farms, hybrid projects, substations, and transmission infrastructure.
• Ensure robust security arrangements during land acquisition, construction, commissioning, and O&M phases.
• Manage risks related to theft, vandalism, sabotage, encroachment, and community-related disturbances.

3. Risk Assessment & Incident Management

• Conduct periodic security risk assessments, vulnerability analysis, and threat perception studies.
• Lead investigations into security incidents, losses, or breaches and ensure corrective/preventive actions.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders during crises, including natural disasters, civil unrest, or operational disruptions.

4. Liaison & External Stakeholder Management

• Maintain strong relationships with local administration, police, intelligence agencies, and district authorities across project locations.
• Represent JSW Energy with government bodies on security-related matters.
• Manage community interface from a security perspective in coordination with CSR and project teams.

5. Vendor & Manpower Management

• Empanel, onboard, and manage security service providers across multiple states.
• Ensure adherence to statutory compliance (PSARA, labor laws, minimum wages, etc.).
• Drive training, performance monitoring, audits, and cost optimization of security services.

6. Technology & Surveillance

• Drive deployment and optimization of CCTV, access control systems, perimeter security, drones, GPS tracking, and command centers.
• Leverage technology for remote monitoring of unmanned and geographically dispersed sites.
• Ensure cybersecurity alignment for physical security systems in coordination with IT teams.

7. Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with Group security policies, ISO standards, statutory regulations, and insurance requirements.
• Support audits, risk reviews, and insurance claims related to security incidents.
• Maintain accurate documentation, MIS, and dashboards for leadership review.

Key Interfaces

• Internal: COO, Project Heads, O&M, Land Acquisition, Legal, HR, CSR, Corporate Security, IT
• External: Police, District Administration, Local Authorities, Security Vendors, Insurance Agencies

Qualifications & Experience

• Education:
• Graduate (mandatory); Postgraduate in Security Management / Risk Management preferred
• Armed Forces / Central Armed Police Forces / State Police background preferred
• Experience:
• 1520 years of experience in industrial / infrastructure / power / renewable sector security
• Prior experience managing multi-location, remote assets across India is essential
• Strong exposure to project security, land-related issues, and community dynamics

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking with strong execution capability
• High integrity and crisis-handling ability
• Strong stakeholder and government liaison skills
• Deep understanding of rural and remote-area security challenges
• Financial acumen for budgeting and cost control
• Excellent communication and leadership skills