Manager - Safety

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**JOB DESCRIPTION** 1. **Job Details** **Job Title:** Manager - Fire Safety **Date:** **Name:** **Written by:** **Reports to:** Head - Safety **Approved by:** **Sub-function:** Safety **Approved by:** **Function** H and S (Immediate Superior) **Approved by:** Vijay Kumar Srivastava (Next level Superior) 1. **Job Purpose** To ensure effective Fire and Emergency Management across the manufacturing site through prevention, preparedness, emergency response, firefighting capability enhancement, statutory compliance, PESO compliance, and continual improvement of fire protection systems to safeguard people, environment, assets, and business continuity. 1. **Key Accountabilities** **Accountability Cluster** **Major Activities / Tasks** **Fire Prevention and Protection Management** - Ensure operational readiness of all firefighting and fire protection systems. - Conduct inspections of hydrant networks, fire water tanks, pump houses, monitors, sprinklers, foam systems, extinguishers, alarm and detection systems. - Verify adequacy of fire protection arrangements for hazardous chemical storage and processing areas. - Ensure availability of emergency response resources and equipment. **Emergency Response and Incident Management** - Lead and coordinate response during fire, chemical release, transport emergency, and other emergencies. - Act as Incident Controller/On-Scene Commander during emergencies as per Site Emergency Response Plan. - Mobilize Emergency Response Team (ERT) members and coordinate with mutual aid partners and local authorities. - Participate in incident investigations and recommend CAPA. **Emergency Preparedness and Mock Drills** - Develop annual emergency preparedness and mock drill calendar. - Conduct on-site and off-site emergency drills. - Evaluate drill effectiveness and ensure closure of identified gaps. - Periodically review emergency response procedures and plans based on learnings from incidents and drills. **Fire System Maintenance and Reliability** - Coordinate periodic testing and maintenance of fire pumps, diesel pumps, jockey pumps, hydrant systems, deluge systems, foam systems, fire detection systems, gas detectors, and emergency communication systems. - Conduct periodic audits and inspections to ensure reliability and availability of firefighting systems. **Statutory Compliance and PESO Management** - Ensure compliance with Factories Act, Petroleum Rules, SMPV Rules, PESO requirements, MSIHC Rules, Disaster Management regulations, Responsible Care and reg; standards, and company fire safety standards. - Maintain statutory records and documentation. and bull; Facilitate inspections by regulatory authorities and close observations within timelines. **PESO License Compliance and Regulatory Coordination** - Monitor validity of PESO licenses, approvals, amendments, and renewals. - Coordinate modifications, expansions, and licensing requirements with projects, engineering, and operations teams. - Conduct compliance assessments against PESO license conditions. - Coordinate with PESO authorities for approvals, inspections, submissions, incident reporting, and statutory correspondence. **Fire Risk Assessment and Process Safety Support** - Participate in HAZOP, PHA, QRA, Fire Risk Assessments, MOC reviews, and PSSR activities. and bull; Recommend fire protection and emergency mitigation measures for identified risks. - Support implementation of Process Safety Management initiatives. **Training and Competency Development** - Conduct training programs for employees, contractors, and ERT members on fire prevention, firefighting, emergency response, and incident command systems. - Develop competency matrices and capability-building programs. - Conduct awareness campaigns and emergency preparedness programs. **Contractor and Project Safety Support** - Ensure fire safety arrangements during shutdowns, maintenance activities, and projects. and bull; Review hot work practices and PTW compliance. - Participate in project reviews to ensure adequacy of fire protection provisions. **Inspection and Audit Management** - Conduct periodic fire safety inspections and audits. - Track and ensure closure of audit observations. - Support internal, corporate, customer, RC14001, and third-party audits. 1. **Major Challenges** - Maintaining high emergency preparedness levels and reliability of firefighting systems across the site. - Building emergency response competency among employees and contractors. - Managing statutory and PESO compliance requirements. - Responding effectively to fire, chemical release, and major emergency situations while minimizing impact on people, environment, assets, and business continuity. 1. **Key Interactions** *;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;* Internal External - **Site Safety Head / EHS Head.** - **Operations, Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Utilities, Projects, Security, and Logistics teams.** - **Emergency Response Team (ERT) members.** - **Corporate H and S Team.** - **PESO Officials.** - Local Fire Brigade. - District Administration and Emergency Services. - Mutual Aid Partners. - Hospitals and Medical Emergency Services. - Fire Protection System Vendors and Consultants. - Regulatory Authorities. 1. **Key Decisions:** **Decisions** **Recommendations** - Emergency response strategy during incidents. - Deployment of firefighting resources during emergencies. - Prioritization of fire system maintenance and improvement initiatives. - Emergency evacuation and escalation decisions. - Recommendations on fire protection system upgrades and investments. - Corrective and preventive actions arising from audits, drills, and incidents. - Fire risk mitigation measures for projects, operations, and hazardous installations. - Recommendations related to PESO compliance and licensing requirements. 1. **Skills and Knowledge** *;;;;;;;* **Educational qualifications:** **Essential** - Graduate Engineer in