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BRL-HSE-02 · HSE, Quality & Security
Lead, Fire & Process Safety (BESS & Hydrogen)
Green Hydrogen & New Energy Pune / Hybrid · Hybrid 10–15 years · Lead
Lead the fire and process safety of BARREL's battery storage, green hydrogen and other new energy projects. These technologies carry hazards that conventional power plants do not, and you will make sure every one of them is designed, built and run with those hazards controlled.
Scope of work
- Set fire and process safety standards for BESS, electrolysers, hydrogen storage and derivatives.
- Lead HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA and SIL studies for new energy projects.
- Review layouts, separation distances, ventilation and hazardous area classification.
- Review fire detection, suppression and explosion protection designs.
- Prepare and obtain statutory approvals for hydrogen storage and handling with PESO.
- Write emergency response plans and run drills with plant teams and local fire services.
- Audit operating plants for process safety management.
- Investigate fire and process incidents and share lessons across the company.
- Train engineers and plant staff on the hazards of batteries and hydrogen.
Technical description
- BESS fire safety to NFPA 855, UL 9540, UL 9540A and IEC 62933-5-2.
- Hydrogen safety to ISO 22734 (electrolysers), ISO 19880 and NFPA 2.
- Hazardous area classification and equipment to IEC 60079 and the relevant IS equivalents.
- HAZOP to IEC 61882 and functional safety to IEC 61511.
- Indian statutory rules for gas storage: SMPV(U) Rules 2016 and Gas Cylinder Rules 2016 administered by PESO.
- Consequence modelling of fires, jet fires and explosions using PHAST or an equivalent tool.
- Fire protection system design to IS and NFPA standards and the National Building Code Part 4.
Commercial description
- Avoid costly redesign by bringing safety into the design early.
- Get statutory approvals on time so projects are not delayed.
- Reduce insurance premiums through good risk engineering.
- Protect BARREL's reputation as a safe operator of new technologies.
Skills required
- Process safety management.
- HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA and SIL facilitation.
- Fire and explosion risk assessment.
- Hazardous area classification.
- PESO approvals and statutory compliance.
- Emergency response planning.
- Incident investigation.
- Technical training delivery.
- Clear technical writing.
Talent we look for
- You think about what can go wrong before anyone else does.
- You challenge designs firmly and constructively.
- You keep learning as new technologies and standards appear.
- You influence senior engineers without formal authority.
Qualifications
- B.E./B.Tech in Chemical, Mechanical or Fire Engineering.
- Ten or more years in fire or process safety in oil and gas, chemicals, fertilisers or energy storage.
- Certified HAZOP leader or functional safety certification (TUV FS Engineer or equivalent).
- NEBOSH Process Safety Management certificate is an advantage.
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