Head - Fire & Safety

Role Overview

The Head of Fire & Safety will lead comprehensive health and safety initiatives, fostering a safe working environment across all organizational levels. This leadership role encompasses ensuring compliance with safety standards, conducting audits and inspections, managing fire safety operations, and cultivating a safety-first culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and promote health and safety programs involving employees at all tiers within the organization.
• Organize and carry out Health & Safety meetings, audits, and inspections to ensure adherence to standards, assess performance, pinpoint corrective needs, and execute follow-up reviews.
• Oversee plant activities with strict adherence to safe work procedures and compliance with health and safety guidelines.
• Design and implement workplace health and safety plans compliant with regulatory requirements.
• Set objective-based Key Result Areas (KRAs) for the Site Health & Safety Team.
• Conduct training sessions and presentations focused on health and safety and accident prevention.
• Prepare and deliver monthly Health & Safety Management Information System (MIS) reports.
• Regularly review non-conformance reports from health and safety audits, ensuring corrective measures are implemented.
• Achieve full compliance with all relevant health & safety legislation and company policies.
• Ensure the regular execution of mock fire drills.
• Investigate workplace accidents and incidents to determine causes and implement preventive measures.
• Lead the DISHA business transformation project focused on safety improvements.
• Assign and oversee fire prevention and firefighting responsibilities across shifts.
• Supervise firefighting operations and ensure effective fire protection arrangements at the plant for daily operations.
• Guarantee optimal performance of shift-based fire prevention and firefighting tasks.
• Implement and maintain Health & Safety Management Systems (SMS).
• Ensure contractors and contract workers comply with all health and safety norms.
• Drive business excellence projects such as 5S and Integrated Management Systems (IMS).
• Promote and maintain a robust health and safety culture throughout the organization.

Educational Qualifications

Essential:

• Graduation in Physics or Chemistry
• B.E / B.Tech in Safety & Fire
• Advanced Diploma in Industrial Health & Safety

Preferred:

• M.E / M.Tech in Safety & Fire
• Postgraduate degree in Physics or Chemistry
• Advanced Diploma in Industrial Health & Safety
• Sub-officer Fire Course certification
• NEBHOSH or IOSH certifications