Manager – Fire & Safety

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and technically strong Manager – Fire & Safety to lead all fire safety operations, emergency management, and compliance activities at our world-class Oragadam manufacturing plant. This is a critical leadership role ensuring zero fire incidents, statutory compliance, and a strong safety culture across the facility. Mandatory Technical Requirements Candidates MUST have knowledge and experience in: • 🔴 Fire risk assessment as per NFPA 551 • 🔴 NFPA and NBC (National Building Code) standards • 🔴 Fire water systems, pump rooms, and fire tender operations • 🔴 Fire extinguisher management as per IS 2190 • 🔴 Fire alarm and fire fighting system knowledge • 🔴 Fire hazard identification and mitigation planning • 🔴 Onsite and offsite emergency plan preparation • 🔴 Fire prevention and fire fighting experience • 🔴 Statutory compliance — Fire License, RTO • 🔴 Emergency response across different scenarios • 🔴 Team handling, decision making, and leadership ✅ Good to Have • Heavy Vehicle License • Hydraulic calculations for fire systems • Fire pump curve analysis • Fire load calculation • HAZOP (Hazardous Operations) study • Digital fire safety tools • Fire engineering design review • Fire fighting system project execution What You Will Do 🛡️ Strategic Planning • Create comprehensive fire management plans — prevention, detection, suppression, and restoration • Ensure worksite compliance with NFPA, NBC, and all local statutory requirements ⚙️ Operations & Compliance • Lead fire safety compliance across all plant assets • Conduct regular fire risk assessments as per NFPA 551 • Develop and implement onsite and offsite emergency response plans • Conduct fire drills and provide fire safety training to employees • Establish fire safety inspection programs to control fire hazards • Manage fire water systems, pump rooms, fire tenders, and fire fighting equipment • Ensure fire extinguisher compliance as per IS 2190 • Monitor fire alarm and fire fighting system performance 🤝 Vendor & Agency Management • Shortlist, select, and manage outsourced fire safety agencies • Conduct regular performance reviews and prepare improvement plans 📋 Compliance & Statutory • Liaise with TNFRS and RTO for fire license, vehicle registration, and fitness certificate renewals • Ensure all statutory compliance documentation is audit ready 🚨 Emergency Management • Lead emergency response across all emergency scenarios • Activate and manage Emergency Management Plan during incidents • Supervise hot work permits and confined space entry authorizations Who We Are Looking For ✅ 14+ years of experience in Fire Safety / Fire Management in industrial setup ✅ Qualification: B.E. in Fire / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering OR Science Graduate with Diploma in Industrial Safety OR PG Diploma in Fire Safety Management OR Station Officer / Sub Officer course from NFSC Nagpur or IFE UK/IND equivalent ✅ Age: 30 – 35 Years ✅ Strong knowledge of NFPA, NBC, IS 2190 standards ✅ Experience liaising with TNFRS and RTO ✅ Hands-on experience managing fire safety in a large manufacturing plant ✅ Heavy Vehicle License — added advantage