Fire Officer

Purpose/Objective

Responsible for managing overall Fire Safety operations and projects of Ammunition Complex at Kanpur which includes any future inductions near to the site

Key Responsibilities of Role

• Develop, implement, and lead improvements and modifications in processes relating to Fire Safety, Fire Protection, Fire Prevention and Emergency Response. • Host/Participate and assist in preparation of 1st and 2nd party fire safety audits. • Participate in 2nd party fire protection audits at other sites. • Provide leadership and guidance to help ensure compliance with applicable Site, Corporate, State and Federal Safety related regulations and requirements. • Interact with regulatory agencies as required. • Interface with all unit operations, site EHS functions, leadership, and the line organization to administer programs and procedures and ensure compliance. • Analyse systems to respond to operational problems and recommend solutions, develop programs, or effectively implement change to mitigate risk of future issues. • Evaluate hazards against available fire protection systems and minimum protection requirements, detecting and recommending corrective action regarding any vulnerability. • Actively participate in both internal and external Fire Safety groups, committees, organizations, and professional societies. • Keep abreast of industry trends and new technology, leveraging that knowledge internally and externally to shape policy and communicate effectively with management around fire protection matters and issues

Technical Competencies

Qualifications and Experience

Educational Qualification: Masters or equivalent in, Fire Safety/ Science/ Engineering 5-10 years of work experience in the fire protection field at large industrial environment Sound technical and regulatory based Fire safety knowledge, including all applicable regulations, laws, and standards. Willing and able to wear personal protective equipment in a manufacturing environment (i.e., steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, respirator) Emergency Response experience preferred (Industrial