Manager - Fire & Safety

Purpose/Objective

To lead and manage all Fire & Safety functions at the thermal power plant, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, implementation of fire prevention and protection systems, emergency preparedness, risk mitigation, and fostering a strong safety culture across the plant to safeguard personnel, assets, and operations.

Key Responsibilities of Role

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.

Technical Competencies

Fire Protection Systems Management,Industrial Firefighting & Emergency Response,Safety Audits & Risk Assessment (HIRA/JSA),Emergency Preparedness & Mock Drills

Qualifications and Experience

- 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.