Fire Technician - Industrial Fire Safety (EHS Assistant Officer)
Site Location: Sulur, Coimbatore | Full-time, In-Person
About the Role
We are seeking a
practical, safety-first professional
to serve as both
Fire Technician
and
On-Site Safety Officer
. You'll ensure fire and life-safety systems remain fully operational, lead mock drills and training, and support EHS operations--from routine compliance to hazard identification.
Key Responsibilities
Inspect, test, maintain and service fire safety systems including
fire alarms, hydrants, sprinklers, cabin infrastructure, and extinguishers
.
Monitor weekly fire pump and flow switch operations; manage maintenance logs and AMCs with vendors.
Conduct
2 emergency mock drills/month
(fire, blackout, chemical spill, evacuation), evaluate effectiveness, and update SOPs in line with NFPA/NBC/NDMA guidelines.
Facilitate risk assessments (Fire Risk Assessment, JHA, PHA), complete LOSH risk registers, and drive corrective action closures.
Carry out internal HSE/LOSH inspections and safety audits; support ISO 45001 or OHSAS external audits.
Deliver safety training (NEBOSH-style toolbox talks, fire marshal inductions, behavior-based safety), renew ERT & fire warden readiness quarterly.
Respond to fire, near-miss or incident events as first responder; initiate 5 why root cause analysis and CAPA.
Support documentation upkeep in compliance with statutory regulations (Fire Act, PESO, DGMS, local fire authorities).
Liaise with security, fire department, HVAC, BMS, and third-party vendors during drills and safety campaigns.
Required Experience & Qualifications
Minimum 3 years of hands on experience
in industrial fire safety or fire system maintenance.
NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety
, NEBOSH IGC, IOSH Managing Safely, or equivalent is
highly preferred
, especially those with fire safety specialization. timesofindia.indiatimes.com+9safetymgmtstudy.com+9in.indeed.com+9blog.greenwgroup.com+3britsafe.in+3nistglobal.com+3in.indeed.com+1in.indeed.com+1
Diploma/Bachelor's in Fire & Safety Management, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
Solid understanding of
EHS / HSE / LOSH protocols
,
Permit to Work systems
, and
ISO 45001 / OHSAS
compliance requirements.
Communicates clearly across functions, able to deliver training effectively and foster a
safety-first culture
.
Demonstrated competency in
mock drills, audit execution, risk documentation, and incident reporting
.
Proficient in
MS Excel and Word
(dashboard preparation, safety metrics tracking); AutoCAD skills are a plus.
Must be
physically capable of performing tower inspections, hydrant flushing, and attending drills
; willing to travel for off-site drill facilitation or emergency response.