Head - Fire & Safety

Responsibilities

To lead the Fire & Safety function of Yara Fertilisers India by ensuring statutory compliance, implementing world-class Fire, Safety, Health & Environment (FSHE) systems, and safeguarding people, assets, and the environment. The role drives proactive fire prevention, emergency preparedness, and a strong safety culture across plant operations and township, while liaising with statutory and external authorities.

Fire Prevention, Emergency Preparedness & Response

• Establish and maintain robust fire protection and fire prevention systems across the complex.
• Ensure availability, adequacy, and reliability of fire water systems, hydrants, fire alarms, gas detectors, and emergency equipment.
• Ensure timely maintenance, testing, and readiness of firefighting appliances, fire water pumps, and fire station systems.
• Lead emergency response during fire/incidents, ensuring rescue of personnel and asset protection.
• Plan, coordinate, and conduct periodic mock drills at L1, L2, and L3 levels as per On-Site Emergency Plan.
• Create fire awareness and ensure regular training for plant personnel and fire staff, including selection and capability building of fire crew.

Safety Management & Statutory Compliance

• Act as Head of Department for Fire & Safety as per UPFR (Safety Officers) Rules, 1984 and other applicable legislation.
• Advise and assist factory management in fulfilling statutory and non-statutory obligations related to occupational health, safety, and environment.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable OH&S, Fire, and Environmental laws and maintain the Departmental Legal Compliance Matrix.
• Conduct daily plant inspections, identify fire and safety hazards, and ensure timely corrective and preventive actions.
• Investigate all injuries, near-misses, fire incidents, and emergencies submit reports with actionable recommendations to management.

EHSMS, Environmental Management & Continuous Improvement

• Promote adoption and effective implementation of HESQ Policy and Safety Management System (SMS).
• Lead implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of EHSMS in line with ISO 14001 and relevant standards.
• Coordinate COSHH assessments for all chemicals (process and non-process) and ensure risk assessment before introduction of new chemicals/equipment.
• Ensure timely response to environmental incidents/deviations and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct environmental aspect-impact assessments (including Management of Change) and ensure compliance with audit recommendations.
• Drive initiatives for natural resource conservation, waste minimization, and environmental awareness across employees and contractors.

Stakeholder Coordination & Capability Building

• Liaise with statutory and external bodies including Director of Factories, Chief Fire Officer, Civil Defence, Mutual Aid Partners, and District Disaster Management Authorities.
• Ensure safety, health, and environmental compliance in township areas.
• Ensure contractors and contract employees receive adequate safety and environmental training before deployment.
• Periodically review and update Site Safety Policy and Safety, Health & Environment policies.

Preferred Skills

• Strong leadership and decision-making skills in emergency and high-risk environments
• In-depth knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety, Fire Prevention, and Emergency Management
• Strong understanding of statutory requirements, audits, and compliance management
• Incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to build safety culture and drive behavioral change
• Proficient in English and Hindi language

Education and Experience

• Education:

  • The incumbent should possess a strong technical or science-based educational background, with any one of the following qualifications: B.Tech. (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Fire & safety, Industrial, Production, or related disciplines), or a B.Sc. (Physics, Chemistry).
  • In addition to the above, amandatory safety qualification is required, such as a Diploma in Industrial Safety (DIS) or a Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Safety / Safety Management.
  • The safety qualification must be recognized by the Directorate of Factories, Central Labour Institute (CLI), Mumbai, or the respective State Labour Department.

• Experience

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  • Mandatory: Minimum 15+ years of overall experience in Fire & Safety / EHS functions within large manufacturing, process, or high-hazard industries.
  • Preferred: 3-4 years of experience independently heading the Fire & Safety department, with end-to-end responsibility for statutory compliance, emergency preparedness, safety management systems, and coordination with statutory authorities.

Contact details

Muskan Jain- Human Resources

Apply no later than

January 5, 2026