Assistant manager - fire and safety officer

About the Role : Develop, implement, and monitor fire safety policies, procedures, and emergency response plans across the facility. Ensure compliance with applicable fire safety regulations, statutory requirements, and company standards. Conduct regular fire risk assessments, safety audits, inspections, and gap analyses to identify and mitigate fire hazards. Maintain and monitor the effectiveness of fire detection, alarm, suppression, hydrant, sprinkler, and firefighting systems. Coordinate periodic testing, preventive maintenance, and certification of all fire protection equipment and systems. Lead emergency preparedness initiatives, including fire drills, mock exercises, evacuation plans, and incident response activities. Investigate fire incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions; prepare reports and recommend corrective and preventive actions. Liaise with local fire authorities, regulatory agencies, insurance representatives, and external emergency service providers. Conduct fire safety training and awareness programs for employees, contractors, and visitors. Manage and develop the fire safety team, ensuring competency, readiness, and compliance with established procedures. Monitor contractor activities to ensure adherence to fire safety requirements, permit-to work systems, and safe work practices. Maintain fire safety records, statutory documentation, audit reports, and compliance registers. Support business continuity and crisis management initiatives related to fire and emergency situations. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance fire safety performance and emergency response capability.

Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Fire Engineering / Fire & Safety Engineering / Mechanical Engineering or related discipline. Diploma in Fire & Safety Management from a recognized institution.

Required Skills

Certification in Fire Prevention, Fire Protection Systems, or Industrial Safety. Knowledge of National Building Code (NBC), Factory Act, Gujarat Fire Safety Regulations, and relevant Indian Standards. Certification in First Aid, Emergency Response, and Incident Command System (preferred).

Responsibilities – Fire Compliance, Licenses & Certifications

Ensure compliance with all applicable fire safety regulations, statutory requirements, National Building Code (NBC), Factories Act, Insurance Standards, and local Fire Department guidelines. Obtain, renew, and maintain all fire safety licenses, No Objection Certificates (NOCs), approvals, permits, and statutory clearances required for the facility. Coordinate with Fire Authorities, Government Agencies, Industrial Development Authorities, and other regulatory bodies for inspections, audits, certifications, and compliance reviews. Maintain validity of Fire NOC, Occupancy-related fire approvals, hazardous material storage permits, and other statutory certifications applicable to the site. Prepare and submit statutory reports, compliance documentation, and periodic returns to regulatory authorities within prescribed timelines. Ensure all fire protection systems, firefighting equipment, hydrant networks, sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, and emergency response infrastructure are inspected, tested, and certified by authorized agencies as per legal requirements. Lead closure of observations arising from regulatory inspections, third-party audits, insurance risk assessments, and internal compliance reviews. Maintain comprehensive records of licenses, permits, inspection reports, calibration certificates, testing records, and compliance documentation for audit readiness. Track changes in fire safety legislation, standards, and regulatory requirements and ensure timely implementation across the facility. Support external audits related to EHS, customer requirements, insurance compliance, sustainability assessments, and statutory certifications.

Role Specific experience:

Relevant experience of 5 to 10 years

Role Specific Behavioural Skills Mandatory Desired:

Leadership, Crisis & Emergency Response Management, Team Management, Innovative, Conflict Management Suitable / Optional, Continuous Improvement Mindset Change Management Cross-functional Collaboration