Fire Officer - Steel Plant, Asansol

About the role

A steel manufacturing company in Asansol, West Bengal, is hiring one Fire Officer (also referred to as Fire Safety Officer) for its plant. The Fire Officer oversees workplace fire prevention, emergency response planning and safety code compliance. The position is full time, with a reference of 4 to 6 years of experience and a CTC of 4.20 to 4.80 LPA.

Key responsibilities

• Risk assessment: inspect buildings and facilities to identify fire hazards, faulty electrical wiring or improper storage of flammable materials.
• Code compliance: enforce local and national safety standards such as NFPA or OSHA regulations.
• Equipment maintenance: regularly inspect, test and maintain fire alarms, sprinkler systems, smoke detectors and fire extinguishers.
• Emergency planning: develop evacuation routes and safety protocols, and coordinate mock fire drills for staff.
• Training and education: train employees and designated fire-fighting teams on emergency response and the use of safety equipment.
• Incident management: lead evacuations during emergencies, liaise with local fire departments and conduct post-incident investigations.

Required profile

• Degree in Fire Safety Engineering, Fire Science or a related safety discipline, or equivalent qualification.
• Typically 3 to 10+ years of experience in industrial, corporate or hospital safety settings, or service in a municipal fire brigade.
• Recognized credentials in fire inspection, investigation or occupational health and safety (e.g. NFPA or local statutory fire certificates).

Required skills

• Strong leadership and crisis decision-making.
• Technical knowledge of fire suppression systems.
• Clear communication abilities.

Candidates apply through the recruiter's application link; the recruiter will review applications and contact interested candidates.