Manager - Fire And Safety

Adani Group; Korba District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Group in India seeks a senior Fire & Safety professional to lead protection strategies, safety management, and regulatory compliance at large industrial facilities. The role focuses on implementing fire protection systems, conducting audits, and guiding training programs for staff and contractors.

The candidate should bring 10–15 years of relevant experience in heavy industries or power/steel sectors, with strong skills in PTW, LOTO, and incident investigations.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in Fire & Safety functions within heavy industries or large manufacturing facilities.
• Experience implementing fire protection, safety, and regulatory programs across multi-unit plants.
• Strong knowledge of safety audits, risk assessments, and statutory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement fire prevention strategies across plant areas and systems.
• Lead safety management via risk assessments, PTW, LOTO, and compliance audits.
• Coordinate emergency response planning, drills, and incident investigations.
• Ensure statutory compliance with national codes, regulations, and inspections.
• Deliver fire and safety training and awareness programs for staff and contractors.
• Oversee contractor safety performance and pre-commissioning safety reviews.
• Prepare safety MIS reports and maintain documentation dashboards.

Skills

Fire protection

Safety management

Emergency response

Compliance auditing

Training and awareness

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Fire Eng / Safety Eng / Mech Eng

Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety, Fire & Safety Management

Job description

Job Description:

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

• 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.