Safety Professionals

Tata Consulting Engineers; Pune District; On-site; INR 6,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Consulting Engineers Limited (TCE) seeks a seasoned Section Head – Fire & Safety to lead HSE and Fire Safety management on large-scale thermal power construction projects. You will ensure regulatory compliance, corporate standards, and a strong safety culture across sites.

The role demands deep expertise in HSE, fire protection, risk mitigation, and emergency planning, with oversight across project teams and contractors.

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years of experience in HSE and Fire Safety management within thermal power, EPC, infrastructure, heavy industrial, or energy sector projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of project HSE and Fire Safety management systems.
• Advise the Site Head and project leadership team on HSE strategy, statutory compliance requirements, and risk mitigation measures.
• Establish project-wide safety policies, procedures, standards, and monitoring mechanisms aligned with legal and corporate requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety legislation, environmental regulations, fire protection codes, and project contractual obligations.
• Conduct safety risk assessments, hazard identification studies, Job Safety Analyses (JSA), and implementation of preventive controls.
• Monitor construction activities and ensure adherence to safe work practices, permit-to-work systems, and contractor safety requirements.
• Lead fire prevention, fire protection, and emergency response planning activities across the project site.
• Conduct periodic HSE audits, inspections, compliance reviews, and management walkthroughs.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions, ensuring effective root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Monitor safety performance metrics, KPIs, leading indicators, and compliance trends, and provide reports to senior management.
• Coordinate with regulatory authorities, clients, contractors, consultants, and external agencies on safety-related matters.
• Drive safety awareness campaigns, training programs, emergency drills, and behavioural safety initiatives.
• Ensure adequate emergency response preparedness, including firefighting systems, rescue plans, evacuation procedures, and crisis management protocols.
• Lead contractor HSE evaluations and ensure compliance with project safety expectations.

Skills

HSE Management

Fire Safety

Risk Assessment

Leadership

Tools

JSA (Job Safety Analysis)

Job description

About Us

Tata Consulting Engineers Limited (TCE) is the largest Indian private sector engineering and project consultancy and an emerging global leader in integrated engineering solutions. With more than 60 years of engineering excellence, TCE has a presence in over 64 countries and over 12000 completed projects, the company operates in 3 core Industry segments -Infrastructure (Water, Environment, Urban Development, Buildings, Manufacturing Facilities, Ports and Harbours, Transportation), Power (Thermal, Hydro, Nuclear, Renewable, Transmission and Distribution) and Resources - Hydrocarbons and Chemicals (Oil, Gas and Refineries, Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Fertilizers, Speciality Chemicals, Pulp and Paper, Cement, Food, Pharmaceuticals and Beverages, Tyre, Glass) as well as Mining and Metallurgy (Mining, Geology, Beneficiation, Steel, Non-ferrous). TCE serves domestic as well as international markets and is known for several first-of-its-kind projects offering Engineering Studies, Design Engineering Services, Project Management Consultancy Services, OPEX and IIOT across all three verticals. A part of Tata Group - India’s most respected group, TCE is a 100 percent subsidiary of Tata Sons Limited Design your Future with us At TCE, you will experience a supportive environment that empowers you to excel, whether you are based in our offices or at a client site. We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a workplace where every individual can thrive by contributing their unique skills and perspectives to deliver exceptional results for our clients. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits packages are designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families, complemented by a robust global well-being program. As a leading global infrastructure firm, we are committed to your growth and success, offering access to cutting-edge technology and impactful projects that offer flexibility and significant professional opportunities. Join us and become part of a global company that values your potential and supports your career development.

Purpose & Scope of Position

The Section Head – Fire & Safety shall be responsible for the overall leadership, implementation, and management of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) and Fire Safety systems for large-scale thermal power construction projects. The role will ensure compliance with statutory regulations, corporate HSE standards, and industry best practices while fostering a strong safety culture across the project. The incumbent will act as a key advisor to the Site Head on safety strategy, risk mitigation, emergency preparedness, and regulatory compliance.

Experience

• Minimum 20 years of experience in HSE and Fire Safety management within thermal power, EPC, infrastructure, heavy industrial, or energy sector projects.

Qualification

Minimum 20 years of experience in HSE and Fire Safety management within thermal power, EPC, infrastructure, heavy industrial, or energy sector projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of project HSE and Fire Safety management systems.
• Advise the Site Head and project leadership team on HSE strategy, statutory compliance requirements, and risk mitigation measures.
• Establish project-wide safety policies, procedures, standards, and monitoring mechanisms aligned with legal and corporate requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety legislation, environmental regulations, fire protection codes, and project contractual obligations.
• Conduct safety risk assessments, hazard identification studies, Job Safety Analyses (JSA), and implementation of preventive controls.
• Monitor construction activities and ensure adherence to safe work practices, permit-to-work systems, and contractor safety requirements.
• Lead fire prevention, fire protection, and emergency response planning activities across the project site.
• Conduct periodic HSE audits, inspections, compliance reviews, and management walkthroughs.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions, ensuring effective root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Monitor safety performance metrics, KPIs, leading indicators, and compliance trends, and provide reports to senior management.
• Coordinate with regulatory authorities, clients, contractors, consultants, and external agencies on safety-related matters.
• Drive safety awareness campaigns, training programs, emergency drills, and behavioural safety initiatives.
• Ensure adequate emergency response preparedness, including firefighting systems, rescue plans, evacuation procedures, and crisis management protocols.
• Lead contractor HSE evaluations and ensure compliance with project safety expectations.