Fire Officer

Job Description

Role & responsibilities: 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. Coordinate design of fire protection, detection, suppression, and mitigation systems on site. Provide leadership of site emergency response element team. Maintain required fire protection documentation. Act as primary liaison to build and maintain positive relationship with local fire officials. Learn how to identify the root cause of system, equipment, and personnel failures via of Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) systems and implement corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence. Establish and coordinate training of on-site emergency responders to maintain emergency responder certifications in Firefighting Levels I and II, EMT, HAZMAT, Confined Space Entry to maintain a high level of emergency response readiness for an industrial site with high hazard chemicals and processes. Role-specific Competencies: Detail knowledge of National Building Code 2016. Detail knowledge of Bureau of Indian Standard Codes related to fire and safety. Knowledge of NFPA and International Building Code is desirable Knowledge of planning / implementation / monitoring / management of fire safety Communicates effectively with superiors, peers and subordinates and should have adequate report writing skills and familiarity with using email and internet. Able to conduct safety mock drills and share the inferences with management. Knowledge of explosive, hazardous chemicals, and processes. Understanding of passive and active fire systems (including hydraulics & fire dynamics) Able to read and comprehend construction blueprints and specifications. Ability to anticipate, plan, develop, implement, audit, and improve sustainable systems and processes. Self-motivated with strong ability to multi-task and learn rapidly. Ability to network and work cross-functionally with Operations, Technology, Maintenance, and Training organizations. Planning and organizational skills to meet multiple deadlines in timely manner. Demonstrated strength in getting results, meeting commitments, and working cohesively within a team. Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Good problem-solving process skills with strong ability to influence and demonstrate benefit to partners/customers regarding day-to-day and long-term challenges. Good computer (Outlook, Excel, Word, design tools) and technology skills etc. 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)