Fire Safety and Health and Safety Manager
1 day ago
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles
Full-time
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We are looking for an experienced and technically strong Manager – Fire & Safety to lead all fire safety operations, emergency management, and compliance activities at our world-class Oragadam manufacturing plant. This is a critical leadership role ensuring zero fire incidents, statutory compliance, and a strong safety culture across the facility.
Candidates MUST have knowledge and experience in:
Fire risk assessment as per NFPA 551
NFPA and NBC (National Building Code) standards
Fire water systems, pump rooms, and fire tender operations
Fire extinguisher management as per IS 2190
Fire alarm and fire fighting system knowledge
Fire hazard identification and mitigation planning
Fire prevention and fire fighting experience
Statutory compliance — Fire License, RTO
Hydraulic calculations for fire systems
Fire pump curve analysis
Fire load calculation
HAZOP (Hazardous Operations) study
Digital fire safety tools
Fire engineering design review
Fire fighting system project execution
Strategic Planning
Create comprehensive fire management plans — prevention, detection, suppression, and restoration
Ensure worksite compliance with NFPA, NBC, and all local statutory requirements
⚙️ Operations & Compliance
Lead fire safety compliance across all plant assets
Conduct regular fire risk assessments as per NFPA 551
Conduct fire drills and provide fire safety training to employees
Establish fire safety inspection programs to control fire hazards
Manage fire water systems, pump rooms, fire tenders, and fire fighting equipment
Ensure fire extinguisher compliance as per IS 2190
Monitor fire alarm and fire fighting system performance
Shortlist, select, and manage outsourced fire safety agencies
Conduct regular performance reviews and prepare improvement plans
Liaise with TNFRS and RTO for fire license, vehicle registration, and fitness certificate renewals
Supervise hot work permits and confined space entry authorizations
14+ years of experience in Fire Safety / Fire Management in industrial setup
✅ Qualification: B.
E. in Fire / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering OR Science Graduate with Diploma in Industrial Safety OR PG Diploma in Fire Safety Management OR Station Officer / Sub Officer course from NFSC Nagpur or IFE UK/IND equivalent ✅ Experience liaising with TNFRS and RTO ✅ Hands-on experience managing fire safety in a large manufacturing plant ✅
E. in Fire / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering OR Science Graduate with Diploma in Industrial Safety OR PG Diploma in Fire Safety Management OR Station Officer / Sub Officer course from NFSC Nagpur or IFE UK/IND equivalent ✅ Experience liaising with TNFRS and RTO ✅ Hands-on experience managing fire safety in a large manufacturing plant ✅