Deputy Manager - Fire & Safety (TPP)
Fire Protection & Emergency Preparedness
- Ensure operational readiness of fire detection, alarm, hydrant, sprinkler, foam, gas suppression, and firefighting systems.
- Conduct routine inspections, testing, and maintenance monitoring of firefighting equipment and facilities.
- Develop and execute emergency response plans, disaster management plans, and evacuation procedures.
- Organize and conduct mock drills for fire emergencies and other emergency scenarios.
- Implement site safety policies, procedures, and standards in line with statutory and organizational requirements.
- Conduct Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) for plant and project activities.
- Monitor safe work practices during construction, erection, commissioning, and operational activities.
- Ensure compliance with Permit-to-Work (PTW), Work at Height, Hot Work, Confined Space Entry, and Electrical Safety procedures.
- Investigate fire incidents, accidents, and near-miss events and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
- Maintain compliance with Factory Act, National Building Code (NBC), Petroleum Rules, and other applicable statutory requirements.
- Support internal and external safety audits and ensure timely closure of observations.
- Conduct Fire & Safety induction programs for employees, contractors, and visitors.
- Organize awareness campaigns, toolbox talks, and safety training sessions.
- Develop competency levels of emergency response teams and firefighting personnel.
- Monitor contractor safety performance and ensure adherence to project safety requirements.
- Conduct contractor safety audits and inspections.
- Ensure compliance with PPE requirements and safe work practices at site.
- Maintain records related to fire incidents, emergency drills, inspections, audits, training, and statutory requirements.
- Prepare MIS reports, safety performance reports, and management presentations.
- Minimum 4+ years of experience in Fire & Safety within Thermal Power Plants, Power Projects, Heavy Engineering, Steel or Process Industries.
- Hands-on experience in fire protection systems, emergency preparedness, and industrial safety management.
- Sound knowledge of statutory safety regulations and fire safety standards.
- Experience in safety audits, incident investigations, and contractor safety management.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and team coordination skills.