Assistant Manager - Fire and Safety Officer

About the Role:

• Develop, implement, and monitor fire safety policies, procedures, and emergency response plans across the facility.
• Ensure compliance with applicable fire safety regulations, statutory requirements, and company standards.
• Conduct regular fire risk assessments, safety audits, inspections, and gap analyses to identify and mitigate fire hazards.
• Maintain and monitor the effectiveness of fire detection, alarm, suppression, hydrant, sprinkler, and firefighting systems.
• Coordinate periodic testing, preventive maintenance, and certification of all fire protection equipment and systems.
• Lead emergency preparedness initiatives, including fire drills, mock exercises, evacuation plans, and incident response activities.
• Investigate fire incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions; prepare reports and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Liaise with local fire authorities, regulatory agencies, insurance representatives, and external emergency service providers.
• Conduct fire safety training and awareness programs for employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Manage and develop the fire safety team, ensuring competency, readiness, and compliance with established procedures.
• Monitor contractor activities to ensure adherence to fire safety requirements, permit-to work systems, and safe work practices.
• Maintain fire safety records, statutory documentation, audit reports, and compliance registers.
• Support business continuity and crisis management initiatives related to fire and emergency situations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance fire safety performance and emergency response capability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Fire Engineering / Fire & Safety Engineering / Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Diploma in Fire & Safety Management from a recognized institution.

Required Skills

• Certification in Fire Prevention, Fire Protection Systems, or Industrial Safety.
• Knowledge of National Building Code (NBC), Factory Act, Gujarat Fire Safety Regulations, and relevant Indian Standards.
• Certification in First Aid, Emergency Response, and Incident Command System (preferred).

Responsibilities – Fire Compliance, Licenses & Certifications

• Ensure compliance with all applicable fire safety regulations, statutory requirements, National Building Code (NBC), Factories Act, Insurance Standards, and local Fire Department guidelines.
• Obtain, renew, and maintain all fire safety licenses, No Objection Certificates (NOCs), approvals, permits, and statutory clearances required for the facility.
• Coordinate with Fire Authorities, Government Agencies, Industrial Development Authorities, and other regulatory bodies for inspections, audits, certifications, and compliance reviews.
• Maintain validity of Fire NOC, Occupancy-related fire approvals, hazardous material storage permits, and other statutory certifications applicable to the site.
• Prepare and submit statutory reports, compliance documentation, and periodic returns to regulatory authorities within prescribed timelines.
• Ensure all fire protection systems, firefighting equipment, hydrant networks, sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, and emergency response infrastructure are inspected, tested, and certified by authorized agencies as per legal requirements.
• Lead closure of observations arising from regulatory inspections, third-party audits, insurance risk assessments, and internal compliance reviews.
• Maintain comprehensive records of licenses, permits, inspection reports, calibration certificates, testing records, and compliance documentation for audit readiness.
• Track changes in fire safety legislation, standards, and regulatory requirements and ensure timely implementation across the facility.
• Support external audits related to EHS, customer requirements, insurance compliance, sustainability assessments, and statutory certifications.

Role Specific experience:

Relevant experience of 5 to 10 years

Role Specific Behavioural Skills Mandatory Desired:

Leadership, Crisis & Emergency Response Management, Team Management, Innovative, Conflict Management Suitable / Optional, Continuous Improvement Mindset Change Management Cross-functional Collaboration