General Manager : Fire, Emergency Response & Rescue

Role Summary

This position is responsible for establishing, leading, and sustaining a robust fire prevention, fire protection systems, emergency response, and rescue capability across all JWC assets/facilities/projects, ensuring incident command, asset protection, life safety, and compliance with statutory requirements, international standards & internal Group policies while driving a proactive fire safety culture and ensuring continuity of operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement fire safety strategies, policies, and standard operating procedures across all JWC assets.
• Ensure compliance with local & state fire regulations, NBC, NFPA, and other applicable international standards.
• Oversee design review, installation, testing, and commissioning of fire detection and fire protection systems.
• Interface & liaise with local, state & national statutory authorities, fire departments, Fire Brigade, PESO, other authorities and third-party auditors for Fire NOC, approvals renewals, insurance claims, inspections, audits, etc. Overall compliance with State Fire Act & Rules, NBC, Shop & Establishment Rules, Petroleum Rules, applicable state Factory Rules & industrial regulations, etc.
• Lead fire risk assessments, hazard identification, and mitigation planning for existing and new projects.
• Establish and monitor preventive maintenance programs for all fire systems and equipment.
• Conduct emergency preparedness planning including fire drills, mock exercises, and evacuation plans.
• Investigate fire incidents, analyze root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Build, lead, and mentor the fire and emergency response teams across locations.
• Prepare and manage departmental budgets and optimize operational costs without compromising safety.
• Support projects, engineering, and operations teams with expert fire safety guidance from concept to commissioning.
• Develop training programs and conduct awareness sessions for employees, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Maintain fire safety documentation, records, and compliance reports for audits and management review.
• Conduct Fire Safety Audits of Mumbai based Facilities / Assets attached to JWC
• Arrange to conduct periodical Fire Risk Analysis of all installation viz., electrical, plant & machinery, transformers, DG, Server rooms, Helipad, EV charging stations, etc.
• Submit all statutory returns / Forms timely. Timely apply and obtain/renew all fire safety related & applicable NOC/approvals/permits.
• Review designs, drawings and documentation of projects (proposed, under construction proposed) and identify Fire safety related gaps/snags. Suggest best systems/measures. Follow-up with project teams, internal & external stakeholders for implementation of snags/projects.
• Adopt E-Tools for Fire safety management, asset / equipment management, AI tools.
• Schedule Preventive maintenance and upkeep and availability of all active, passive, fixed & portable fire systems, emergency vehicles, etc.
• Manage entire Emergency Response Team for entire JWC, associated facilities and elevated Heliport.
• Enhance Fire Team capability & competence building
• Manage Incident Command & Rescue Operations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Full time Bachelors degree in Fire Engineering from reputed college is a must.
• Advanced certifications such as Fire safety, NFPA, NEBOSH Fire Safety, Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety, or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 18-30 years of experience in fire safety, emergency management & rescue within large industrial, fire stations, infrastructure, commercial buildings or real estate environments, projects.
• Proven experience in leadership roles managing multi-site fire safety operations.
• Strong knowledge of NBC, NFPA, IS codes, and international fire safety standards.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership, decision-making, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of fire prevention systems, firefighting equipment, and emergency response.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and large project environments.
• Strong analytical, risk assessment, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and training skills.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and safety-oriented mindset.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Regulatory compliance and audit outcomes.
• Effectiveness of fire prevention and emergency response programs.
• Reduction in fire incidents and near misses.
• System reliability and maintenance effectiveness.
• Training coverage and fire drill performance outcomes.