Fire Officer - EarthStream in Abu Dhabi

Job Title: Fire Officer


Our Client - An established leading Middle East based National Oil Company with a number of productive oil fields with solid strategies utilising innovative technologies to maximise recovery while minimising cost now have a requirement to identify and attract new external talent to their organisation due to the current and future workload.

Job Description –

Responds to Fire, Hydrocarbon and Toxic Gas Release, Rescue and Fire Loss Control related situations within Jebel Dhanna Terminal facilities.
Supervises fire service personnel and auxiliary fire team members as appropriate and assumes responsibility of 'Incident Commander' until relieved by the Chief Fire Officer.
Leads a shift team of firefighters involved in fire fighting, oil and gas release control measures, rescue, vehicle rescue and medical emergencies.
Monitors specialist stand-bys, hot work stand-by duties using fire fighting equipment, breathing apparatus and specialist rescue equipment during plant routine maintenance and project works etc.
Supervises and directs the activities of a shift team of fire fighters involved in fire fighting, oil and gas release control measures, rescue and medical emergencies.
Supervises all testing, inspection and repair of all fire and life support equipment, BA, portable fire extinguishers and the testing and maintenance of a range of fire fighting vehicles, systems and equipment ensuring 24/7 availability.
Supervises the testing and maintenance of a range of fire fighting vehicles and major storage tank fire fighting systems and portable equipment.
Supervises firefighters during the use of air compressors for recharging breathing apparatus and carbon dioxide compressor/ dry chemical machines for recharging fire fighting portable extinguishers.
Maintains all records associated with shift team activities, including daily pre-use checks, maintenance and testing of fire fighting equipment, extinguisher site replacement, hot work stand-bys, shift manning and maintenance of life support equipment. During routine and emergency situations performs medical First Aid duties as required.
Participates on a daily basis in both practical and theoretical training to maintain the required professional skills, including regular use of Jebel Dhanna fire training ground facilities. This result in exposure to heat, flame, smoke, steam and a range of fire fighting agents.
Participates fully in all ADCO HSE programs, including occupational health requirements and ensuring compliance with all HSE regulations.
Will deputise for the Chief Fire Officer during his absence.
Implements and promotes the company health, safety and environmental policy, procedures, regulations and objectives; and ensures, by appropriate monitoring and review, that work is performed in a safe and environmentally sound manner.
Plans, directs and actively participates in the ongoing training and development of own self and subordinates with special emphasis on UAE Nationals. This includes assessing employees' training and development needs, directing the preparation of structured development programs, monitoring progress and counseling trainees on alternative career paths and job profiles available in the company.
Performs any other related duties as and when required at the company's discretion.

Candidate Requirements -

Recongised Fire Service Examinations and for Fire & Rescue Shift Supervisors.
Holds a valid First Aid Certificate.
Possession of a valid light and heavy goods vehicle driving licence.

Deadline: 30/04/2013

How to Apply:

Apply directly for this role by emailing ep@earthstreamglobal.com. Alternatively, contact our office by telephone on +34 951 557 100.