Job Description

Fire Chief

PURPOSE

Participate in the development of fire protection policies and programs for Company. Administrate and controls all aspect of the routine & emergency services provided by fire protection division services include but are not limited to firefighting, rescue, dealing with hazardous material incidents, evacuation, salvage, emergency/ level II emergency planning, employees fire training, facilities inspection in the refinery & port area, testing & maintenance, hydro testing of Cylinders.

Insure that ERPs are working properly at all times. Participate in all matters of fire protection including safe operation, committees, major incident investigation committees, project proposal, technical reviews & final acceptance.

Work directly with JAMA’A during emergency & major drills as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has responsibilities for the fire protection services covering all areas of Company. Working under the general direction of HSSE manager. Develop; design, and plan the implementation and evaluation of fire prevention, protection and detection programs; and equipment/systems maintenance plan the implementation and evaluation of firefighting training to all Company employees. Enhance the overall activities and performance of the Fire Brigade/ fighting Team to better achieve and adopt high professional standards.

Description:

1. Manage and administrate all Company firefighting issues.

2. Develop, implement and review goals and objectives of fire brigade section.

3. Develop, implement, update, and evaluate firefighting system and procedures on regular bases (based on national and international standards).

4. Drive and implement projects related to firefighting systems and other fire prevention aspects.

5. Participate and attend communication and coordination meetings with internal and external agencies.

6. Review new/existing fire protection equipment or systems installed in the Refinery & Port.

7. Respond to all kinds of emergencies such as fire, toxic, gas leaks, rescue of people and attend incidents.

8. Ensure that proper firefighting techniques are applied; implement immediate safety measures to protect employees and Company property.

9. Ensure that technical specifications for firefighting equipment (fire trucks, foam/water carriers, emergency vehicles, rescue equipment, advance control vehicles, and portable equipment) are in place and up-to-date.

10. Review drawings of plant area layouts for new developments, fire prevention/protection issues including recommending best methods on fire protection systems.

11. Plan and conduct periodical technical professional training for Fire Brigade staff; such as breathing apparatus training, fire leadership, fire prevention, method of instruction and investigation of fires.

12. Plan, implement and evaluate training for Company Emergency Response Team (ERT) in coordination with HR.

13. Plan and conduct annual fire extinguisher training (theoretical and practical) for Company employees.

14. Initiate testing of fire and rescue equipment installed at Company premises to ensure they are in sound working condition at all times and properly maintained.

15. Flow up with new technology in freighting engineering and science.

16. Perform other related duties as assigned by the HSSE manager.

17. Ensure effective command and control techniques are in place at the scene of the fire incident/drills.

18. Direct all activities at the scene of the fire.

19. Ensure that fire fighters are responding in a safe and appropriate manner.

20. Participate in fire Investigation.

21. Evaluate the performance of fire fighters.

22. Ensure effective command and control techniques are in place at the scene of fire incident/drills.

23. Monitor the firefighting budget.

24. Ensure a high level of morale among fire fighters.

REQUIREMENTS

Degree :

Bachelor’s Degree in fire protection sciences/management or equivalent

Minimum Experience :

Ten (12+) years of experience in Fire Fighting related to Refining or petrochemical industry.

Job Specific Skills :

• Saudi Nationality.

• Less than forty five years old.

• Approval from HCIS.

• Strong command of oral and written English.

• Physically Fit and Strong knowledge of firefighting management in Refining Industry.

• Strong knowledge of Hazard identification and quantitative and qualitative risk analysis and analytical skills.

• Strong knowledge of Crisis Call Management and Safety behavior improvement.

• Strong knowledge of Incident/injury prevention.

• Strong ability to take full command at the emergency scene.

• Ability to deal effectively with people in difficult situations.

• Effective written communications skills including the ability to prepare reports and business documents and correspondence.

• Research and program development skills.

LOCATION: Jubail, Saudi Arabia

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