Head - Fire & Safety

Adani Group; Waidhan; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Group is seeking a seasoned Head of Fire & Safety in India to lead strategic safety leadership and operations. The role focuses on audits, hazard mitigation, and ensuring high PPE and equipment standards across a heavy industry setting.

Responsibilities include investigations, RCA, and developing action plans; drive safety culture through committees and training while aligning with regulatory requirements and sustainability goals.

Qualifications

• Educational qualification: Bachelor’s degree in science or Engineering (Fire Safety or Chemical Engineering) or related field and mandatory Advanced/Post Diploma in Industrial Safety.
• Work Experience: 25+ years of experience in fire safety management and operations within the power or heavy industry sector.
• Preferred Industry: Power Generation or Energy sector.

Responsibilities

• Head Fire & Safety Strategic Leadership and Safety Operations Management: ensure fire safety audits for compliance and improvement opportunities.
• Identify potential hazards and develop strategies to mitigate risks.
• Assign and monitor fire prevention duties; supervise firefighting operations and ensure PPE availability and standards.
• Investigate and perform root cause analyses for safety incidents; present corrective actions to senior management.
• Review job safety requirements, including JSAs and HIRA.

Skills

Budget management

Compliance training

Safety regulatory assurance

Emergency response

Hazard management

Occupational health

Process optimization

Risk assessment & mitigation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or Engineering (Fire Safety or Chemical Engineering) + Advanced/Post Diploma in Industrial Safety

Job description

Purpose/Objective

• This role is responsible for ensuring occupational health and fire safety protocols, compliance with regulatory standards, and perform analysis in case of safety incidents.
• This role leads the development and execution of emergency preparedness plans, promotes a strong safety culture, and oversees the digitization of safety processes.
• Additionally, this role drives continual improvement in safety performance and fosters team engagement and professional development.

Key Responsibilities of Role

• Head Fire & Safety Strategic Leadership and Safety Operations Management: Ensure fire safety audits to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement.
• Identify potential hazards and develop strategies to mitigate risks.
• Assign and monitor fire prevention/firefighting duties, supervise firefighting operations and ensure the availability and standards of safety equipment.
• Perform investigations and root cause analysis (RCA) for safety incidents, review associated reports, and present corrective action plans to senior management.
• Review job-specific safety requirements, including Job Safety Analysis (JSAs) and HIRA (Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment).
• Conduct safety committee meetings at both site and corporate levels including Apex Safety Committee and HSE committee, review safety audit non-compliance reports (NCRs) and ensure timely resolution.
• Upload daily safety observations in GENSUITE systems.
• Ensure purchase of equipment ensuring high quality and availability of personal protective equipment and other Safety equipment’s required during maintenance & operation of large-scale thermal plant.
• Organize campaigns, competitions, contests, and other activities, which will develop and maintain the interest of workers in establishing and maintaining safe conditions of work and procedure.
• Check and evaluate the effectiveness of action taken or proposed to be taken to prevent personal injuries.
• Emergency Preparedness and Response: Develop and maintain emergency response plans, conducting regular drills to ensure readiness.
• Plan and resource allocation for COH/AOH/shutdowns, safety inspections, and permit releases.
• Lead site-level fire and safety initiatives such as Safety Week and Fire Week.
• Monitor and review mock drills and review emergency management plans, SOPs, and manuals.
• Facilitate industrial hygiene surveys, both internally and with external parties, to ensure workplace safety.
• Investigate dangerous occurrences and industrial diseases contracted by any workers employed within the factory.
• Budget Management: Review and propose departmental budgeting requirements for approval.
• Monitor and manage expenditures related to fire safety equipment and resources.
• Present budget and financial reports to senior management, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Review technical requirements and ensure availability of fire safety equipment and resources.
• Business Sustainability: Ensure adherence to IMS, AWMS, DISHA, and CHETNA guidelines within the department.
• Implement and sustain Group Safety Standards and Safety Management systems(Critical vulnerability factor & Vulnerability Safety risk) Develop and maintain personal and departmental safety plans, including SOPs, emergency management plans, and safety manuals.
• Ensure compliance with Legatrix and other regulatory requirements, submitting timely reports.
• Prepare and present sustainability and annual OHS reports to management.
• Lead site-level fire and safety initiatives, townhalls and participate in safety awards and accreditations.
• Implement and sustain group safety standards and safety management systems, including Critical Vulnerability Factor (CVF) and Vulnerability Safety Risk (VSR).
• Ensure preparation and submission of Safety MIS on monthly basis.
• Attend Daily Planning Meeting (DPM), present status of fire and safety related activities and safety observations if any.
• Attend Pre-Bid meetings/ kick off meeting for hiring new contractors and review their safety performance.
• People and Team Engagement: Ensure trainings and drills, developing 'Train the Trainer' programs on different safety modules.
• Participate in the recruitment process to attract and retain skilled personnel for the fire and safety team.
• Drive and enhance employee engagement across the team to sustain a positive workplace culture.
• Lead, inspire, and mentor the team to foster a high-performance culture and ensure cross-skilling through job rotation, technical, and behavioural trainings.
• Ensure proper succession planning within the team.
• Foster a conducive environment for high employee retention by ensuring team satisfaction and professional development.
• Develop and implement training programs for site-level employees, coordinating with the training department.
• Key Stakeholders - Internal: All departments Key Stakeholders - External: Statutory bodies Contractors

Technical Competencies

• Budget Management-APL,Compliance Training-APL,Compliance, Safety, and Regulatory Assurance-APL,Corporate Sustainability-APL,Emergency Response-APL,Equipment Inspection-APL,Fire prevention-APL,Hazard Management-APL,Occupational Health-APL,Process Optimization-APL,Risk Assessment & Mitigation-APL

Qualifications and Experience

• Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in science or Engineering (preferably in Fire Safety or Chemical Engineering) or related field and mandatory Advanced/Post Diploma in Industrial Safety.
• Work Experience (Range of years): 25+ years of experience in fire safety management and operations within the power or heavy industry sector.
• Preferred Industry: Power Generation or Energy sector