We are looking for an experienced and technically robust 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 strong safety culture across the facility.

Mandatory Technical Requirements

Candidates MUST have knowledge and experience in:

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Fire risk assessment as per NFPA 551 -

NFPA and NBC (National Building Code) standards -

Fire water systems, pump rooms, and fire tender operations -

Fire extinguisher management as per IS 2190 -

Fire alarm and fire fighting system knowledge -

Fire hazard identification and mitigation planning -

Onsite and offsite emergency plan preparation -

Fire prevention and fire fighting experience -

Statutory compliance — Fire License, RTO -

Emergency response across different scenarios -

Team handling, decision making, and leadership

Good to Have

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

What You Will Do

Strategic Planning

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

Operations & Compliance





- Lead fire safety compliance across all plant assets - Conduct regular fire risk assessments as per NFPA 551 - Develop and implement onsite and offsite emergency response plans - Conduct fire drills and provide fire safety training to employees - Establish fire safety inspection programs to control 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 and fire fighting system performance

Vendor & Agency Management

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

Compliance & Statutory

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

Emergency Management

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

Who We Are Looking For

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

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

Age: 30 – 35 Years

Strong knowledge of NFPA, NBC, IS 2190 standards

Experience liaising with TNFRS and RTO

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

Heavy Vehicle License — added advantage

📌 Manager – Fire & Safety (Chennai)
🏢 Daimler India Commercial Vehicles
📍 Chennai