Officer - Fire & Safety

Purpose/Objective

This role is responsible for maintaining and checking fire safety systems regularly to ensure they are operational. This role involves managing fire safety operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards, conducting regular audits and training, and overseeing the readiness of firefighting equipment and personnel. The Fire Officer plays a critical role in emergency response, risk mitigation, and fostering a culture of safety and preparedness.

Key Responsibilities of Role

Fire Officer Operational Management and Readiness: Manage the control room operations, ensuring effective communication and coordination during emergencies. Manage fire safety manpower, ensuring adequate staffing and readiness for all shifts. Attend to all rescue/fire calls during the shift within premises and site. Ensure the fitness and readiness of fire tenders, accessories, and other firefighting equipment. Assist seniors in the performance of various fire prevention/firefighting duties, as required. Communicate administrative/firefighting matters to the seniors, as needed. Check and ensure all outsourced fire staff or other contracting agencies are reporting for duty as per requirement. Ensure effective communication systems from the fire station are maintained. Update IMS documents related to the Fire department. Perform periodical testing of SCBA , rescue equipment & all other Firefighting equipment. Bring all matters relating to administration/firefighting to the notice of seniors in regard to the requirements or any short coming for effective firefighting/fire prevention measures immediately. Equipment and System Maintenance: Maintain and check fire safety systems regularly to ensure efficient operations. Conduct periodic and standard tests of all fire station equipment, appliances, and breathing apparatus sets. Responsible for the monthly checks and quarterly maintenance of fire extinguishers as per schedule. Oversee the refilling of fire extinguishers and maintain records of occurrences and equipment status. Ensure periodic tests of all fire station equipment, appliances, and BA sets during shifts as per station check sheet requirements. Audit, Compliance, and Training: Conduct various audits and surveys, including night vigilance, dry grass survey, and critical area audits. Conduct daily drills according to the drill schedule and provide classroom training to fire staff. Compile and report critical observations for fire safety of the entire plant. Conduct CHP conveyor area survey weekly. Ensure the completion of mandatory training hours as per CEA regulation. Conduct stand-down meetings and conduct trainings for Rapid Response Team (RRT) members. Conduct PICs (Process Improvement Circles) for checking fire safety arrangements and take new initiatives. Business Sustainability: Ensure adherence to IMS, AWMS, DISHA, CHETNA guidelines within the department. Ensure the safety of personnel and equipment through proper training and adherence to safety protocols. Release and monitor Hot work permits in the plant for its compliances. Ensure adherence to compliances as per KRONOS. Key Stakeholders - Internal: All departments Key Stakeholders - External: Agencies

Technical Competencies

Compliance Training-APL,Compliance, Safety, and Regulatory Assurance-APL,Emergency Response-APL,Equipment Inspection-APL,Fire prevention-APL,Risk Assessment & Mitigation-APL

Qualifications and Experience

Educational Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Fire/B.tech in Fire & Safety or Sub officer fire/station officer fire (Certifications) from a recognized institution. Work Experience (Range of years): 4+ years of experience in fire safety management, with at least 5 years in a supervisory role within a power plant or similar industrial setting. Preferred Industry: Experience in the power generation industry or other high-risk industrial sectors such as oil, gas, or chemical manufacturing.