Job purpose Lead the firefighting activities and team at RPI Assets, under delegated authority and direction from Shift TL Fire Services through; (1) supervise the fire unit shift personnel by providing guidance on work duties and activities, (2) set & implement day-to-day operations including work resource planning, (3) Coordinate Site Inspections & Emergency Preparedness, including the inspection programs of all required firefighting equipment, (4) Carry out Incident control initial assessment of fire threat and possible escalation of hazards to contain any spread of damage to nearby areas, and (5) Controlling and directing subordinates, checks their attendance and distribute work schedules; in order to ensure emergency preparedness as well as response to any emergencies at the assigned site and within the assigned shift. The position will act in accordance with the Group’s Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines, and standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, HSE standards, Omani’s government & other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives. |
Main tasks and responsibilities - Follow the day-to-day operations related to own jobs in the Fire Services Department to ensure continuity of work
- Lead the fire unit shift personnel.
- Provide technical guidance on work duties and activities.
- Conduct audits/inspections/tests to verify the readiness of all fire protection unit equipment/vehicles and firefighting/protection equipment throughout company.
- Direct firefighter and Fire truck and pumper operators as necessary to ensure quick response to fire incidents.
- Assign firefighters and fire truck operators to regular maintenance schedules such as checking and cleaning fire trucks to ensure a high level of operational readiness. This includes overseeing routine maintenance checks on fire trucks and other firefighting equipment.
- Coordinate the inspection programs of all required firefighting equipment, coordinate all functional tests of fire detection/suppression systems, and prepare the required written reports including initial fire/safety emergency reports and other work-related issues encountered during the shift.
- Respond to all fire/emergency alarms in expedient/efficient manner and assist Fire Team to implement the correct fire protection/prevention measures as instructed by TL Fire Services
- Track defective equipment notifications with equipment owners and ensure equipment is repaired according to priority ratings.
- Allocate firemen to attend preventative maintenance on fire equipment by maintenance department daily
- Carry out initial assessment of fire threat and possible escalation of hazards to contain any spread of damage to nearby areas.
- Communicate by radio with all relevant senior firefighter, Firefighters, and control room operators as first responders to a fire scene, test at the appropriate place to be well prepared for the fire accident as instructed by the team leader.
- Instruct security personnel/ fire officers to clear site of civilians and hazardous materials to prevent escalation of fire incident.
- Train various personnel on their roles during incidents.
- Provide Fire Services Team with recommendations for improving fixed fighting/ protection installations and fire protection/detection equipment for existing, new, and modified facilities.
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