Fire And Safety Engineer

Tata Electronics (TEPL); Kamrup Metropolitan; On-site; INR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Electronics (TEPL) in Assam seeks a Fire Safety Specialist to lead risk assessments, review layouts, and implement safety standards across plant facilities.

You will oversee fire protection systems, conduct routine checks, train staff, and coordinate inspections with EHS teams while maintaining records and supporting audits.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of fire prevention principles and emergency response.
• Knowledge of NFPA, NBC and industrial fire protection guidelines.
• Experience in high-risk environments involving chemicals, solvents and electrical systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, PFDs and safety interlock logic.
• Good communication, training and coordination skills.
• Ability to conduct fire safety inspections, incident investigations and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fire risk assessments, hazard identifications and load calculations.
• Review layouts and installation plans to ensure fire safety compliance.
• Assist in implementing fire safety standards and regulations (NBC 2016, NFPA, OSH Code 2020).
• Monitor high-risk areas and implement corrective actions to reduce hazards.
• Support inspection and maintenance of fire protection systems (FDAS, sprinklers, hydrants, FM200, exits).
• Participate in Emergency Response Team activities and mock drills.

Skills

Fire prevention

Emergency response

Industrial fire protection

Engineering drawings

Communication & coordination

Risk assessments

Job description

1. Key Responsibilities

A. Fire Prevention & Risk Management

• Conduct fire risk assessments, fire load calculations and hazard identification across various facility areas.
• Review building layouts and equipment installation plans to ensure fire safety compliance.
• Assist in implementing fire safety standards, codes, and regulations (NBC 2016, NFPA, The OSH Code 2020, The Factories Act 1948, State Factory Rules).
• Monitor high-risk areas and implement corrective actions to reduce fire hazards.

B. Fire Protection Systems Oversight

• Support inspection and maintenance of fire protection systems, including:
  • Fire detection & alarm systems (FDAS)
  • Sprinkler and hydrant networks
  • Clean agent systems (FM200/NOVEC)
  • Emergency lighting and exit route systems
  • Portable fire extinguishers
• Conduct routine checks to ensure all systems are functional and compliant.

C. Emergency Response Readiness

• Act as a member of the Emergency Response Team (ERT).
• Assist in developing and executing mock drills for fire, gas leak, chemical spill and evacuation scenarios.
• Ensure availability and readiness of firefighting equipment at all times.
• Support incident investigations related to fire or emergency events.

D. Permit-to-Work & Hot Work Monitoring

• Implement and monitor Permit-to-Work (PTW) procedures for hot work, confined space entry, electrical work etc.
• Ensure fire watchers and temporary fire protection arrangements are in place for hot work jobs.

E. Training & Awareness

• Conduct fire safety training for employees, contractors and security personnel.
• Demonstrate proper use of fire extinguishers, fire hydrants and emergency communication systems.
• Help develop fire warden training and fire safety awareness programs.

F. Inspections & Compliance

• Carry out daily, weekly and monthly fire safety inspections across plant buildings, utilities, cleanrooms and storage areas.
• Maintain accurate fire safety records, checklists, and deficiency reports.
• Support internal and external fire safety audits and regulatory inspections.

G. Coordination & Support

• Coordinate with Projects, Facilities, Utilities, Production, Warehouse, and EHS teams for fire safety integration during equipment installation, utility operations, and facility modifications.
• Support Fire Safety Manager in planning fire protection requirements for new projects and plant expansions.

3. Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of fire prevention principles, industrial fire protection systems and emergency response.
• Knowledge of fire safety codes such as NFPA, NBC and industrial fire protection guidelines.
• Experience in high-risk environments involving chemicals, solvents and electrical systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, PFDs and safety interlock logic.
• Good communication, training and coordination skills.
• Ability to conduct fire safety inspections, incident investigations and risk assessments.

4. Preferred Background

• Experience in industrial plants such as automotive, electronics, semiconductor, pharma or other high-tech manufacturing.
• Exposure to cleanroom fire safety, ESD-sensitive environments and hazardous material storage.
• Experience working with fire protection contractors, OEMs and facility engineering teams.