Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and technically strong Manager – Fire & Safety to lead all fire safety operations, emergency management, and compliance activities at our world-class Oragadam manufacturing plant. This is a critical leadership role ensuring zero fire incidents, statutory compliance, and a robust safety culture across the facility.

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Mandatory Technical Requirements

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Candidates MUST have knowledge and experience in:

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- Fire risk assessment as per NFPA 551
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- NFPA and NBC (National Building Code) standards
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- Fire water systems, pump rooms, and fire tender operations
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- Fire extinguisher management as per IS 2190
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- Fire alarm and fire fighting system knowledge
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- Fire hazard identification and mitigation planning
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- Onsite and offsite emergency plan preparation
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- Fire prevention and fire fighting experience
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- Statutory compliance — Fire License, RTO
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- Emergency response across different scenarios
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- Team handling, decision making, and leadership
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Good to Have

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- Heavy Vehicle License
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- Hydraulic calculations for fire systems
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- Fire pump curve analysis
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- Fire load calculation
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- HAZOP (Hazardous Operations) study
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- Digital fire safety tools
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- Fire engineering design review
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- Fire fighting system project execution
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What You Will Do

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Strategic Planning

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- Create comprehensive fire management plans — prevention, detection, suppression, and restoration
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- Ensure worksite compliance with NFPA, NBC, and all local statutory requirements
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Operations & Compliance

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- Lead fire safety compliance across all plant assets
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- Conduct regular fire risk assessments as per NFPA 551
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- Develop and implement onsite and offsite emergency response plans
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- Conduct fire drills and provide fire safety training to employees
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- Establish fire safety inspection programs to control fire hazards
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- Manage fire water systems, pump rooms, fire tenders, and fire fighting equipment
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- Ensure fire extinguisher compliance as per IS 2190
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- Monitor fire alarm and fire fighting system performance
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Vendor & Agency Management

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- Shortlist, select, and manage outsourced fire safety agencies
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- Conduct regular performance reviews and prepare improvement plans
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Compliance & Statutory

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- Liaise with TNFRS and RTO for fire license, vehicle registration, and fitness certificate renewals
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- Ensure all statutory compliance documentation is audit ready
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Emergency Management

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- Lead emergency response across all emergency scenarios
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- Activate and manage Emergency Management Plan during incidents
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- Supervise hot work permits and confined space entry authorizations
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Who We Are Looking For

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14+ years of experience in Fire Safety / Fire Management in industrial setup

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Qualification: B.E. in Fire / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering OR Science Graduate with Diploma in Industrial Safety OR PG Diploma in Fire Safety Management OR Station Officer / Sub Officer course from NFSC Nagpur or IFE UK/IND equivalent

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Age: 30 – 35 Years

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Strong knowledge of NFPA, NBC, IS 2190 standards

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Experience liaising with TNFRS and RTO

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Hands-on experience managing fire safety in a large manufacturing plant

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Heavy Vehicle License — added advantage

📌 Manager - Fire & Safety (Tamil Nadu)
🏢 Daimler India Commercial Vehicles
📍 Tamil Nadu