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Fire & Safety Officer
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About Dashamlabs:
DashamLabs was founded on a simple belief: even small breakthroughs in materials can create impact at enormous scale. Inspired by the humble Dashamlav that marked India’s leadership centuries ago, we are committed to building the next wave of advanced materials technologies from India, for the world.
We are a manufacturing and innovation company focused on making high-performance material technologies accessible. Our mission is to enable a low-carbon, high-performance future through novel products engineered in India. We are now preparing to commercialize our first breakthrough in advanced insulation materials.
We invite highly curious, ambitious and hands-on engineers to join us in shaping the future of Indian materials manufacturing.
We’re looking for a hands-on Fire & Safety Officer with 2–3 years of experience in chemical, petrochemical, distillery, or similar hazardous process industries. This role is execution-focused and operational. You will be responsible for implementing safety systems, managing hazardous chemical handling procedures (including denatured alcohol), ensuring statutory compliance, and driving a strong safety culture within a growing manufacturing environment.
What You’ll Do
1. Hazardous Chemical Handling & Process Safety
- Develop and implement SOPs for safe loading, unloading, storage, and transfer of hazardous chemicals, including denatured alcohol
- Supervise and monitor chemical handling operations to ensure compliance with safety norms
- Develop safety guidelines for operators working with flammable solvents and pressure equipment
- Conduct job safety analysis (JSA) and risk assessments for critical activities
2. Inventory Compliance & Regulatory Reporting
- Maintain accurate records of Denatured Alcohol (DNA) inventory
- Prepare compliance-related reports and documentation for regulatory authorities
- Ensure proper documentation of storage, consumption, and movement of hazardous chemicals
- Coordinate with authorities for inspections, renewals, and approvals related to fire and hazardous chemical compliance
3. Fire Safety Systems & Emergency Preparedness
- Ensure proper functioning and periodic maintenance of fire safety systems, including:
- Hydrant networks
- Fire extinguishers
- Foam systems
- Detection and alarm systems
- Conduct periodic inspections and testing of fire protection equipment
- Support the development and implementation of the On-Site Emergency Plan
- Conduct mock drills and emergency response exercises
4. Shop Floor Safety & PPE Management
- Develop and implement safety guidelines for shop-floor operators and contractors
- Manage PPE inventory, issuance, and compliance monitoring
- Ensure proper usage of PPE in hazardous zones
5. Training, Audits & Continuous Improvement
- Conduct safety inductions and refresher training programs
- Carry out internal safety inspections and audits
- Investigate incidents, near-misses, and unsafe conditions
- Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
- Maintain safety records and prepare periodic reports for management
Who You Are –
Minimum Qualifications:
- Diploma or Degree in Fire & Safety / Industrial Safety / Engineering
- Mandatory Fire & Safety certification from a recognised institute
- 2–3 years of experience in:
- Chemical manufacturing
- Petrochemical plants
- Distilleries
- Hydrocarbon or solvent-handling industries
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Experience handling flammable liquids such as ethanol or denatured alcohol
- Working knowledge of compliance with the Fire Department and State Factory Rules
- Familiarity with hazardous area classifications and shop-floor safety practices
- Strong documentation and reporting skills
- Ability to work independently in a startup/pilot plant environment
At DashamLabs, you won’t just manage compliance—you’ll help build the safety foundation of a next-generation materials manufacturing company. This is an opportunity to take ownership, build systems from scratch, and grow alongside a high-performance deep-tech team.
Why Dashamlabs:
We are building something meaningful — from the ground up. You will join a small, focused team solving tough engineering problems with first-principles thinking and long-term clarity.
This is an opportunity to:
- Work directly on developing a yet untapped market for advanced thermal insulations and gain relevant exposure with industrial clients.
- Grow flexibly in technical skills, marketing skills and management skills from a junior-mid level roles to a middle-senior level role in a very short timeframe.
- Join a highly specialized yet diversified technical team with vision to develop very novel applications in the field of aerospace, EV and advanced manufacturing.
- Be part of a deep-tech build in India, for global impact.
If you enjoy using engineering skills to make real systems work reliably, and want to join a company where the work is challenging and meaningful, we would love to meet you.