Fire Chief

3 months ago


Barmer, India Cairn Oil and Gas Full time

Transformational Opportunity for Fire Roles at Cairn Oil & Gas


Vedanta is a $30bn revenue and $10bn in profit organization and further plans to invest $20bn in 4-5 years’ time in the expansion of their brown field and some green field capacity of Oil & Gas, Renewable energy, display glass, semiconductor, mining, and smelting


Cairn Oil & Gas, Vedanta Ltd. is the largest private oil and gas exploration and production company in India, accounting for more than a quarter of India’s domestic crude oil production. At Cairn, we are committed to playing a lead role in energy security of the country and geared up towards contributing 50% of India’s crude production. You may refer our website: www.cairnindia.com


The Opportunity

At Cairn Oil & Gas, we are executing our next phase of growth and looking for Safety leaders in Fire discipline based at Barmer and S'Yanam


Roles and Responsibilities:

  • The primary role is to lead and guide the emergency response team in the event of fire and other emergencies.
  • Implement Maintenance and testing schedule of all the firefighting equipment and systems.
  • Ensure state of readiness of firefighting and emergency response equipment.
  • Ensure Emergency responders are adequately trained, and refresher training is conducted in order to develop competency and meet statutory requirements.
  • Ensure compliance to application mines regulations and OISD standards.
  • Conduct in house fire fighting training programs, participate in toolbox meetings in order to improve awareness on fire prevention and to institute safe working practices.
  • Creating awareness among the contract workers on fire prevention, waste management and HSE related aspects.
  • Implementation of inspection, preventive maintenance and testing schedule of firefighting equipment and systems. Carry out repairs and replacement of the equipment as and when required to ensure the availability of equipment and systems all the time.
  • Ensure timely procurement to maintain required inventory spares and fire-fighting.
  • Timely completion of Audit Recommendations and inspection points.
  • Maintain and edit the auditable records of inspection, maintenance and testing of equipment and systems.
  • Maintain and edit the inventory of the equipment and systems.


Requirements and experience

  • Should have engineering degree (B.E.) in Fire from an recognized educational institution with 7+ years of experience in Refinery / Oil & Gas processing industry.
  • Good knowledge of National & International Codes and standards related to fire protection and prevention.
  • Aware of international best practices in fire prevention and mitigation.
  • Sounds hands-on experience in operation and maintenance of Fire Equipment.
  • Sound knowledge of working and operations of Multipurpose Fire Tender. Reasonable knowledge about the Automobile part of Fire Tender.
  • Proficient in use of computer applications.
  • Experience in conducting Fire training and design of various Fire training modules


What do we offer:

  • Global benchmarked people policies and best-in-class compensation and benefits.
  • As an equal opportunity employer, Cairn Oil & Gas, Vedanta Ltd. offers a truly global work culture.
  • The company is proud of its diverse workforce - nationality, ethnicity, backgrounds, and thought.

If this sounds like you and the opportunity you are looking for, apply now and be a part of our exciting growth journey.