GM - Fire Safety & Security

Job Description

Title: GM - Fire Safety & Security

Company Name: Jamuna Future Park

Vacancy: 01

Age: at least 40 years

Location: Dhaka

Experience:
∎ 18 to 25 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):Garments, Group of Companies, Industrial Machineries (Generator, Diesel Engine etc.), Shopping mall

Published: 25 May 2025

Education:
∎ Bachelor/Honors, Masters

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at least 40 years
∎ Specialized training in Fire & Safety Management.
∎ Strong leadership and team management skills
∎ In-depth knowledge of fire hydrant systems, drills, and emergency protocols.
∎ Familiarity with fire safety standards and industrial regulations.
∎ Crisis management and decision-making abilities.
∎ Retired Armed/Navy/Air Forces/ Bangladesh Fire service Officers with Fire & Safety department experience are highly encouraged.
∎ Ability to handle large-scale, multi-unit operations.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Develop and lead the execution of a group-wide fire safety strategy for factories, ensuring alignment with both local regulations and international compliance standards.
∎ Prepare and maintain comprehensive fire safety plans tailored to the specific operational needs and risk factors of each unit within the group.
∎ Monitor and evaluate the condition, availability, and readiness of all firefighting equipment across all units, including fire extinguishers, hydrants, sprinkler systems, and alarm systems.
∎ Ensure routine maintenance, timely inspections, and necessary upgrades of fire detection and suppression systems to guarantee they remain in optimal working condition.
∎ Conduct thorough fire risk assessments and hazard identification exercises in all facilities, followed by the implementation of appropriate fire prevention and control measures.
∎ Oversee and guide the installation, inspection, and maintenance of fire protection infrastructure, ensuring all systems meet national fire codes and buyer-specific requirements.
∎ Design and implement industrial evacuation plans for each unit, ensuring maps and instructions are clearly displayed and understood by all employees.
∎ Organize and lead scheduled fire drills to test evacuation procedures and staff readiness, analyzing results to identify areas of improvement.
∎ Develop and deliver structured fire safety training programs, including hands-on firefighting techniques, equipment usage, and emergency protocols for factory-level safety teams.
∎ Conduct weekly and monthly sessions with fire safety officers at each unit to reinforce best practices, address challenges, and align efforts across the organization.
∎ Maintain regular communication with compliance bodies such as Accord and Alliance, managing audits, inspections, and corrective action plans professionally and promptly.
∎ Report fire safety performance, risks, incidents, and compliance status directly to senior management, providing recommendations for strategic improvements.
∎ Promote a culture of safety and preparedness throughout the group, setting high standards for accountability, training, and continuous improvement.
∎ Job Context:
∎ The General Manager – Fire Safety is responsible for overseeing all aspects of fire safety and emergency preparedness within the shopping mall premises. This role ensures that the mall complies with fire safety regulations, manages fire safety equipment and systems, conducts drills, and implements proactive risk mitigation strategies to safeguard tenants, staff, and visitors.
∎ Key Responsibilities:
∎ Develop and lead the execution of a group-wide fire safety strategy for factories, ensuring alignment with both local regulations and international compliance standards.
∎ Prepare and maintain comprehensive fire safety plans tailored to the specific operational needs and risk factors of each unit within the group.
∎ Monitor and evaluate the condition, availability, and readiness of all firefighting equipment across all units, including fire extinguishers, hydrants, sprinkler systems, and alarm systems.
∎ Ensure routine maintenance, timely inspections, and necessary upgrades of fire detection and suppression systems to guarantee they remain in optimal working condition.
∎ Conduct thorough fire risk assessments and hazard identification exercises in all facilities, followed by the implementation of appropriate fire prevention and control measures.
∎ Oversee and guide the installation, inspection, and maintenance of fire protection infrastructure, ensuring all systems meet national fire codes and buyer-specific requirements.
∎ Design and implement industrial evacuation plans for each unit, ensuring maps and instructions are clearly displayed and understood by all employees.
∎ Organize and lead scheduled fire drills to test evacuation procedures and staff readiness, analyzing results to identify areas of improvement.
∎ Develop and deliver structured fire safety training programs, including hands-on firefighting techniques, equipment usage, and emergency protocols for factory-level safety teams.
∎ Conduct weekly and monthly sessions with fire safety officers at each unit to reinforce best practices, address challenges, and align efforts across the organization.
∎ Maintain regular communication with compliance bodies such as Accord and Alliance, managing audits, inspections, and corrective action plans professionally and promptly.
∎ Report fire safety performance, risks, incidents, and compliance status directly to senior management, providing recommendations for strategic improvements.
∎ Promote a culture of safety and preparedness throughout the group, setting high standards for accountability, training, and continuous improvement.

Skills & Expertise:

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Salary Review: Yearly
∎ Festival Bonus: 2
∎ Competitive remuneration package will be offered for the deserving candidate.
∎ Well career path for potential candidate.
∎ Other benefits as per company policy.

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Full Time

Gender:
∎ Only Male

Job Location: Dhaka

Read Before Apply:

Candidates those who not matching criteria need not to apply.

Please mention the position name on mail body when apply through the email.

Only potential candidates are requested to go through the job circular before applying.

We regret that due to the huge volume of applicants only short listed candidate will be called for interview.

Any persuasion will disqualify the applicants apply