Manager - Fire & Safety

Responsibilities
Fire Protection & Prevention
Ensure effective operation, maintenance, and reliability of all fire protection systems including hydrant networks, fire pumps, sprinkler systems, deluge systems, fire alarm systems, gas suppression systems, and firefighting equipment.
Conduct periodic inspections, testing, and audits of fire protection systems and firefighting appliances.
Develop and implement fire prevention strategies across plant areas such as CHP, Boiler, Turbine, Electrical Systems, Fuel Storage Areas, and Auxiliary Facilities.
Identify fire hazards and recommend corrective and preventive measures.
Safety Management
Implement and monitor site safety policies, procedures, and standards in line with statutory and organizational requirements.
Conduct safety inspections, risk assessments, HIRA/JSA, and compliance audits.
Ensure adherence to Permit-to-Work (PTW), LOTO, Work at Height, Hot Work, Confined Space Entry, and Electrical Safety procedures.
Track and close safety observations, incidents, and non-compliances.
Emergency Response & Incident Management
Develop and maintain On-Site Emergency Plans and Disaster Management Plans.
Lead emergency response teams during plant emergencies and fire incidents.
Conduct mock drills, emergency evacuation exercises, and firefighting demonstrations regularly.
Investigate fire incidents, near misses, and safety violations and implement corrective actions.
Statutory Compliance
Ensure compliance with Factory Act, National Building Code (NBC), PESO Guidelines, Indian Electricity Rules, State Fire Department requirements, and other applicable regulations.
Liaise with statutory authorities, fire departments, auditors, and regulatory agencies.
Facilitate statutory inspections and ensure timely closure of observations.
Training & Awareness
Conduct fire and safety training programs for employees, contractors, and stakeholders.
Organize awareness campaigns, toolbox talks, safety inductions, and behavior-based safety initiatives.
Build emergency response capability across departments.
Contractor Safety Management
Monitor contractor safety performance at project and operational sites.
Ensure compliance with safety requirements during shutdown, maintenance, and project execution activities.
Conduct contractor safety audits and review compliance regularly.
Reporting & Documentation
Prepare MIS reports, safety statistics, compliance reports, and management presentations.
Maintain records of safety inspections, firefighting equipment, training programs, audits, and incident investigations.
Analyze safety KPIs and recommend improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
Full-Time B.E./B.Tech in Fire Engineering / Safety Engineering / Mechanical Engineering.
Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety, Fire & Safety Management, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institute.
10-15 years of experience in Fire & Safety functions within Thermal Power Plants, Heavy Industries, Petrochemical, Steel, Cement, or Large Manufacturing Facilities.

Work arrangement
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