Senior Auditor Fire & Safety - Oil industry

Company Description JP Engineering is a specialized engineering and consultancy firm focused on fire protection and suppression systems for industrial facilities and high-rise buildings. The company provides end-to-end services including annual maintenance contracts, installation, commissioning, testing, and refilling of fire protection equipment. JP Engineering also conducts detailed surveys and audits of existing fire systems, ensuring compliance with relevant Indian Standards and NFPA standards. In addition, the firm offers fire safety training, mock drills, emergency preparedness planning, and supplies fire protection and life safety products from reputed manufacturers. JP Engineering delivers comprehensive, integrated fire and safety solutions aligned with national and international best practices.
Role Description The Senior Auditor Fire & Safety – Oil Industry will lead fire and safety audits for oil industry facilities, ensuring that fire protection systems and safety practices comply with applicable codes, standards, and company policies. This contract role is on-site and based in Bhubaneswar, requiring regular visits to client locations for inspections, surveys, and verification of system adequacy. Day-to-day responsibilities include reviewing fire detection, protection, and suppression systems, assessing emergency preparedness plans, evaluating risk mitigation measures, and preparing detailed audit reports with corrective actions and recommendations. The role will collaborate with client management, operations teams, and safety personnel to implement improvements, support mock drills and training initiatives, and maintain documentation in line with national and international standards. The Senior Auditor is expected to provide expert guidance on regulatory compliance, best practices, and continuous improvement in fire and safety performance.
Qualifications
Strong expertise in fire protection and suppression systems, including inspection, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of fire detection and firefighting equipment.
Experience in fire and safety auditing, risk assessment, safety surveys, and compliance evaluation against Indian Standards, NFPA, and other relevant codes.
Knowledge of emergency preparedness, incident response planning, mock drills, and development of standard operating procedures for industrial and high-risk environments.
Familiarity with oil and gas industry operations, process safety principles, and hazard identification in refineries, terminals, or related facilities.
Ability to analyze technical documentation, interpret engineering drawings and system layouts, and prepare clear, actionable audit reports.
Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to conduct training sessions and engage cross-functional teams on fire and safety topics.
Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Fire Engineering, Safety Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline; professional certifications in fire and safety (e.g., NEBOSH, NFPA courses) are an advantage.
Prior experience in a senior or lead fire and safety role, preferably within the oil industry or heavy industrial sector, and readiness to work full-time on-site in Bhubaneswar on a contract basis.

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