Safety Engineer - Fire

Job Description: Fire Safety Engineer

Location: Jagiroad, Assam

Years of Experience: 8 to 12 Years

1. Key Responsibilities

A. Fire Prevention & Risk Management

• Conduct fire risk assessments, fire load calculations and hazard identification across various facility areas.
• Review building layouts and equipment installation plans to ensure fire safety compliance.
• Assist in implementing fire safety standards, codes, and regulations (NBC 2016, NFPA, The OSH Code 2020, The Factories Act 1948, State Factory Rules).
• Monitor high-risk areas and implement corrective actions to reduce fire hazards.

B. Fire Protection Systems Oversight

• Support inspection and maintenance of fire protection systems, including:
• Fire detection & alarm systems (FDAS)
• Sprinkler and hydrant networks
• Clean agent systems (FM200/NOVEC)
• Emergency lighting and exit route systems
• Portable fire extinguishers
• Conduct routine checks to ensure all systems are functional and compliant.

C. Emergency Response Readiness

• Act as a member of the Emergency Response Team (ERT).
• Assist in developing and executing mock drills for fire, gas leak, chemical spill and evacuation scenarios.
• Ensure availability and readiness of firefighting equipment at all times.
• Support incident investigations related to fire or emergency events.

D. Permit-to-Work & Hot Work Monitoring

• Implement and monitor Permit-to-Work (PTW) procedures for hot work, confined space entry, electrical work etc.
• Ensure fire watchers and temporary fire protection arrangements are in place for hot work jobs.

E. Training & Awareness

• Conduct fire safety training for employees, contractors and security personnel.
• Demonstrate proper use of fire extinguishers, fire hydrants and emergency communication systems.
• Help develop fire warden training and fire safety awareness programs.

F. Inspections & Compliance

• Carry out daily, weekly and monthly fire safety inspections across plant buildings, utilities, cleanrooms and storage areas.
• Maintain accurate fire safety records, checklists, and deficiency reports.
• Support internal and external fire safety audits and regulatory inspections.

G. Coordination & Support

• Coordinate with Projects, Facilities, Utilities, Production, Warehouse, and EHS teams for fire safety integration during equipment installation, utility operations, and facility modifications.
• Support Fire Safety Manager in planning fire protection requirements for new projects and plant expansions.

2. Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of fire prevention principles, industrial fire protection systems and emergency response.
• Knowledge of fire safety codes such as NFPA, NBC and industrial fire protection guidelines.
• Experience in high-risk environments involving chemicals, solvents and electrical systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, PFDs and safety interlock logic.
• Good communication, training and coordination skills.
• Ability to conduct fire safety inspections, incident investigations and risk assessments.

3. Preferred Background

• Experience in industrial plants such as automotive, electronics, semiconductor, pharma or other high-tech manufacturing.
• Exposure to cleanroom fire safety, ESD-sensitive environments and hazardous material storage.
• Experience working with fire protection contractors, OEMs and facility engineering teams.