Section Head - Fire & Safety
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About the Role
This role is responsible for leading the fire safety operations within the power plant, ensuring a robust and compliant fire safety environment. This role encompasses managing emergency response protocols, ensure maintenance of firefighting equipment, and conducting regular safety training and drills. The incumbent will drive adherence to national and international fire safety standards while fostering a culture of preparedness and continuous improvement.
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Responsibilities
- Section Head Fire
- Fire Safety Management:
- Oversee fire safety for high-risk areas, particularly fuel storage zones, to prevent fire incidents.
- Ensure the standardization of firefighting equipment and appliances, maintaining readiness at all times.
- Lead fire risk assessments and implement control management strategies to meet international benchmarks.
- Liaise with neighbouring fire services and other agencies like Mutual Aid Response Group (MARG) for collaborative efforts.
- Conduct SRFA audits and facilitate technical audits at site.
- Develop and manage the budget for the fire safety department, ensuring cost-effective resource allocation.
- Plan and prepare technical specifications for fire-fighting equipment and appliances according to existing code of practice in fire service.
- Emergency Response and Training:
- Manage the fire team during emergencies, providing leadership in fire and rescue operations.
- Organize regular fire drills, mock drills, and disaster management exercises to ensure staff preparedness.
- Develop and maintain SOPs for firefighting equipment and life-saving gear, ensuring high adequacy and readiness.
- Conduct fire incident investigations and carry out mitigation plans for hazardous processes.
- Train all security, fire and safety staff, as well as employees, on first aid, firefighting, and evacuation procedures.
- Ensure the completion of mandatory training as per CEA regulation for all fire safety personnel.
- Actively contribute to the Emergency Preparedness part in the PSM subcommittee.
- Observe National Fire Service Week, ensuring participation and event organization.
- Ensure active participation in CEC-FPM as a committee member.
- Equipment and Infrastructure Oversight:
- Ensure the development and maintenance of fire stations and the fire service fleet.
- Plan and prepare technical specifications for firefighting equipment, maintaining critical spares and consumables.
- Facilitate technical audits at the site and ensure the maintenance of fire protection systems.
- Ensure maintenance of the fire service vehicles.
- Business Sustainability:
- Ensure adherence to IMS, AWMS, DISHA and CHETNA guidelines within the department.
- Ensure the implementation of Business Excellence initiatives like 5S, QC, IMS, etc.
- Maintain safety of personnel and equipment through proper training and adherence to safety protocols.
- Follow up on audit compliances conducted by the Fire Safety team.
- Ensure strict adherence to statutory compliances as per applicable mandates and the Fire Prevention and Life Safety Measures Act.
- Conduct detailed reviews and audits of firefighting systems as per OISD, BIS, TAC, NFPA, and NBC guidelines.
- Document fire service activities in compliance with statutory regulations, prepare and submit monthly MIS and ORT data.
- Ensure working on SAP and other modules as per requirement of Fire Safety.
- Digitization and Automation:
- Lead and execute comprehensive digitization strategies to optimize operational efficiency.
- Innovate and ensure implementation of automation solutions to support overall organizational goals/strategy.
- Review and oversee the implementation of process and system improvements, adopting newer technologies and innovative ideas.
- Key Stakeholders - Internal:
- All departments
- Key Stakeholders - External:
- Statutory bodies
- Agencies
- MARG (Mutual Aid Response Group)
- Section Head Fire Fire Safety Management: Oversee fire safety for high-risk areas, particularly fuel storage zones, to prevent fire incidents. Ensure the standardization of firefighting equipment and appliances, maintaining readiness at all times. Lead fire risk assessments and implement control management strategies to meet international benchmarks. Liaise with neighbouring fire services and other agencies like Mutual Aid Response Group (MARG) for collaborative efforts. Conduct SRFA audits and facilitate technical audits at site. Develop and manage the budget for the fire safety department, ensuring cost-effective resource allocation. Plan and prepare technical specifications for fire-fighting equipment and appliances according to existing code of practice in fire service. Emergency Response and Training: Manage the fire team during emergencies, providing leadership in fire and rescue operations. Organize regular fire drills, mock drills, and disaster management exercises to ensure staff preparedness. Develop and maintain SOPs for firefighting equipment and life-saving gear, ensuring high adequacy and readiness. Conduct fire incident investigations and carry out mitigation plans for hazardous processes. Train all security, fire and safety staff, as well as employees, on first aid, firefighting, and evacuation procedures. Ensure the completion of mandatory training as per CEA regulation for all fire safety personnel. Actively contribute to the Emergency Preparedness part in the PSM subcommittee. Observe National Fire Service Week, ensuring participation and event organization. Ensure active participation in CEC-FPM as a committee member. Equipment and Infrastructure Oversight: Ensure the development and maintenance of fire stations and the fire service fleet. Plan and prepare technical specifications for firefighting equipment, maintaining critical spares and consumables. Facilitate technical audits at the site and ensure the maintenance of fire protection systems. Ensure maintenance of the fire service vehicles. Business Sustainability: Ensure adherence to IMS, AWMS, DISHA and CHETNA guidelines within the department. Ensure the implementation of Business Excellence initiatives like 5S, QC, IMS, etc. Maintain safety of personnel and equipment through proper training and adherence to safety protocols. Follow up on audit compliances conducted by the Fire Safety team. Ensure strict adherence to statutory compliances as per applicable mandates and the Fire Prevention and Life Safety Measures Act. Conduct detailed reviews and audits of firefighting systems as per OISD, BIS, TAC, NFPA, and NBC guidelines. Document fire service activities in compliance with statutory regulations, prepare and submit monthly MIS and ORT data. Ensure working on SAP and other modules as per requirement of Fire Safety. Digitization and Automation: Lead and execute comprehensive digitization strategies to optimize operational efficiency. Innovate and ensure implementation of automation solutions to support overall organizational goals/strategy. Review and oversee the implementation of process and system improvements, adopting newer technologies and innovative ideas. Key Stakeholders - Internal: All departments Key Stakeholders - External: Statutory bodies Agencies MARG (Mutual Aid Response Group)
Qualifications
- 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):
- 12+ 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.
- 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): 12+ 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.
About Adani Group
Adani Group is an Indian multinational conglomerate founded in 1988 by Gautam Adani, headquartered in Ahmedabad. It operates across energy, ports, logistics, mining, airports, cement, real estate, defense, and media, employing over 15,000 people.
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