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Fire Fighter -RPI

Job Id
OQ56440
Start Date
May 20, 2025
End Date
Jun 04, 2025
Compnay Name
OQ
Discipline
Operations
No of Position
1
Position Type
Permanent
Job Type
Nationality Required
Education & Experience Required
Education
Experience

Job Description

Job title

Firefighter (Shift)

Grade

 

Stream

Commercial & Downstream – RPI

Function

HSSE – Fire Services & Security

Location

Oman- MAF / Suhar

Budget control

*OPEX and/or CAPEX and/or Revenue amount as relevant*

Reporting to

STL Fire Services (Shift A,B,C,D)

Direct reports

 

Job purpose

 

Provides Fire Services at RPI locations, for the assigned team, under STL Fire Services Shift (A,B,C,D) scope and guidance from Sub-Officer and Snr Firefighters, through (1) Execute assigned tasks, (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, and (4) Carry out  Incident control initial assessment of fire threat and possible escalation of hazards to contain any spread of damage to nearby areas; 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 on a daily basis

§ 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. 

Key interactions

Internal: Liaise with the colleagues and stakeholders for day-to-day work

External: Acts as liaison between Government offices, Society committee etc.

Notable Working Conditions. Field Operations and office environment, Moderate to intensive computer screen use. (Shift)

Education requirements

Minimum Qualifications for this position is Higher national Diploma in Fire Safety Management/ Diploma in Fire Safety Management with Fire Officer Course or similar.

Language requirements 

Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required) , Arabic - Native (desirable)

Background and experience

Competencies and skills

 

 

Diploma

Firefighter

Less than 2 years of relevant experience

·    General Knowledge of industry preferable in Refinery, Petrochemical and Petroleum processes.

·    Fundamentals of HSSE - Comprehensive knowledge of occupational health & safety. Detailed understanding of general industry standards and the requirements of the more frequently referenced standards

·    General knowledge of basic health and safety concepts such as hazard and risk assessment, personal protective equipment, Root cause analysis, behavior-based safety, machine/ equipment safety, confined space entry among others.

·    Knowledge of HSSE Management System.

·    Knowledge of risk management methods and practices.

·    Knowledge of HAZOP or similar studies.

·    Knowledge of Omani and International Environmental Standards and regulations.    

Soft:

·  Self-motivated and uses initiative and judgment to attain the best results.

·  Demonstrates a high level of personal integrity.

·  Establishes priorities and works with minimal direction.

·  Participates in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental goals.

 

Technical:

·  Ability to prepare, update and draft policies, procedures and guidelines

·  Demonstrates a personal commitment to health, safety and responsible environmental management.

·  Subject to on-call coverage?

 

Skills Required

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