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.
What We Offer
- Salary: ₹20,000 – ₹24,000 monthly
- Benefits: PF, ESI, Gratuity, Monthly Bonus, and Leave (CL/PL/SL)
- On-site meals provided How to Apply -Think you’re ready to advance industrial safety on-ground every day? Email your CV to sailaxmi.s.ext@sodexo.com or WhatsApp/Call 8015311087.
Let’s make safety a bigger part of the business—together.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹24,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Paid sick time
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person