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Fire Officer

Fire Officer

ConfidentialHyderabad / Secunderabad, Telangana
30+ days ago
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)

    • Skills Required

    Emergency Response, Design Tools, Outlook, Fire Protection, sound technology

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