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About the role
The Fire Lead will be responsible for end-to-end fire safety management, including fire prevention, protection systems, emergency response readiness, and statutory compliance across the solar manufacturing facility. The role ensures zero fire incidents through proactive risk mitigation, robust systems, and capability building.
Education: B.E./B.Tech (Fire/Safety/Mechanical/Electrical) or equivalent
Certifications: Diploma in Fire & Safety / Industrial Safety preferred
Experience:
10–15 years in fire safety management
Experience in large-scale manufacturing (solar, semiconductor, chemical, heavy industry preferred)
Strong exposure to fire systems, emergency response, and statutory compliance
- Fire Safety Governance & Compliance
Ensure implementation of fire prevention & protection procedures across plant operations in line with site EHS standards.
Maintain compliance with statutory regulations, local fire authority requirements, and insurance standards .
Develop and enforce fire safety policies, SOPs, and audit frameworks.
Liaise with regulatory bodies for inspections, approvals, and certifications.
- Fire Prevention & Risk Management
Conduct fire risk assessments, hazard identification (HIRA), and vulnerability analysis across manufacturing areas (Cell, Module, Utilities, Warehouse).
Ensure elimination/minimization of fire hazards through engineering and administrative controls.
Drive fire safety integration in new projects, expansions, and modifications (greenfield/brownfield setups).
- Fire Protection Systems Management
Ensure availability, reliability, and uptime of all fire protection systems:
Hydrant systems, sprinklers, detection & alarm systems
Gas suppression systems, extinguishers, foam systems
Plan preventive maintenance and ensure timely inspection, testing, and certification.
Coordinate repair/replacement of defective systems with engineering teams.
- Emergency Response & Crisis Management
Establish and lead the Emergency Response Team (ERT) .
Develop and implement on-site emergency plans and fire drill schedules .
Lead incident command during fire emergencies and ensure quick containment.
Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective & preventive actions (CAPA).
- Training & Capability Building
Ensure employees and fire response teams are trained in fire prevention and emergency response .
Conduct mock drills, awareness sessions, and competency assessments.
Build a strong fire safety culture aligned with Adani OHS&E excellence standards .
- Audit, Reporting & Continuous Improvement
Conduct internal audits and support external audits (OHS, insurance, statutory).
Report fire safety performance metrics, incidents, and corrective actions to leadership.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives for zero-fire-incident targets .
- Inter-Department Coordination
Work closely with Production, Maintenance, Projects, and Security teams to ensure fire safety integration.
Support departments in compliance with fire safety procedures and inspections.
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