Manager - Fire & Safety (Fire Management Specialist)

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles; Oragadam; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles at the Oragadam plant seeks an experienced Manager Fire & Safety to provide expert advice on systems, operations, and contract management, ensuring compliance with NFPA, NBC and local regulations.

Lead risk assessments, emergency planning, training, drills, and liaison with regulators; manage fire water systems, extinguishers, alarms, and safety audits to foster a proactive safety culture.

Qualifications

• Must have NFPA 551 knowledge and NBC/NFPA standards familiarity.
• Experience with fire water systems, pumps, tenders and extinguishers.
• Strong regulatory compliance and emergency planning exposure.
• Leadership, vendor management, and cross-functional coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead fire safety compliance across all assets and sites.
• Conduct regular NFPA 551 risk assessments and drills.
• Develop onsite/offsite emergency response plans and training.
• Oversee fire water systems, pump rooms, tenders and equipment.
• Ensure IS 2190 extinguisher compliance and monitor alarms.
• Coordinate audits, safety inspections, and incident investigations.
• Engage with regulators for licenses and certifications.
• Mentor teams and drive continuous safety improvements.

Skills

Fire risk assessment

NFPA/NBC knowledge

Fire water systems

Fire extinguisher management

Fire alarm systems

Hazard mitigation

Emergency plan preparation

Fire prevention & fighting

Regulatory compliance

Emergency response management

Leadership & team management

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Manager Fire & Safety to provide expert advice on all fire-related matters including systems, operations, and contract management at our Oragadam plant. The role ensures service delivery, compliance with fire regulations, codes, and standards, and appropriate risk management across the facility.

Mandatory Technical Requirements Non Negotiable

Candidates MUST have knowledge and experience in ALL of the following:

• Fire risk assessment knowledge as per NFPA 551
• Basic standard knowledge on NFPA and NBC (National Building Code)
• Fire water system, pump room, and fire tender knowledge
• Fire extinguisher knowledge as per IS 2190
• Fire alarm and fire fighting system knowledge
• Knowledge of different types of fire hazards and mitigation plans
• Onsite and offsite emergency plan preparation
• Fire prevention and fire fighting experience
• Statutory requirements — Fire License, RTO compliance
• Emergency response on different emergency scenarios
• Team handling, decision making, and leadership skills

Good to Have — Added Advantage

• Heavy Vehicle License
• Knowledge of hydraulic calculations for fire systems
• Fire pump curve analysis
• Fire load calculation
• HAZOP (Hazardous Operations) study experience
• Digital fire safety tools and systems
• Fire engineering design review
• Project execution knowledge on fire fighting systems

Key Responsibilities

Strategic

• Create comprehensive plans for fire management — prevention, detection, suppression, and restoration
• Ensure worksite compliance with all fire regulations — NFPA, NBC, and local statutory requirements

Operational

• Provide leadership and technical expertise to manage fire safety compliance across all assets
• Conduct regular fire risk assessments as per NFPA 551
• Develop and implement onsite and offsite emergency response plans
• Provide fire safety training to employees to build a positive safety culture
• Conduct regular fire drills to ensure employee preparedness
• Establish fire safety inspection programs to control potential 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 systems and fire fighting system performance

Vendor & Agency Management

• Shortlist and select outsourced fire safety agencies — define scope and evaluate technical capabilities
• Conduct regular performance discussions with agency managers and prepare improvement action plans

Budget & Compliance

• Provide inputs for operational and capital expenditure budget planning
• Monitor expenses against assigned budget and ensure compliance
• Liaise with TNFRS and RTO for renewal of Fire License, vehicle registration, and Fitness Certificate

Project & Audit Support

• Handle fire protection and detection projects providing input as per NFPA and NBC standards
• Support internal and external audits — prepare schedules and ensure documentation readiness
• Supervise issuance of authorizations for hot work and confined space entry

Emergency Management

• Coordinate with internal and external teams during emergencies
• Activate Emergency Management Plan for situation control
• Lead emergency response across different emergency scenarios

Knowledge & Skills Required

Must Have

• Fire risk assessment — NFPA 551
• NFPA and NBC standards knowledge
• Fire water systems, pump rooms, fire tenders
• Fire extinguisher management — IS 2190
• Fire alarm and fire fighting systems
• Fire hazard identification and mitigation
• Onsite and offsite emergency plan preparation
• Fire prevention and fire fighting
• Statutory compliance — Fire License, RTO
• Emergency response management
• Team handling and leadership

Good to Have

• Heavy Vehicle License
• Hydraulic calculations for fire systems
• Fire pump curve analysis
• Fire load calculation
• HAZOP study
• Digital fire safety tools
• Fire engineering design review
• Fire fighting system project execution

Other Abilities

• Physically fit and health-conscious
• Willingness to learn, train, and share knowledge
• Strong team player with passion for continual improvement
• Strong decision-making ability in emergency situations