JOB PURPOSE:
Smartly and comprehensively, perform fire watch activities and ensure compliance with the safety requirements during the work. Inspect, test and maintain fire and safety protection systems / equipment and lifesaving appliances. A leading role and active participation in the duties of the fire fighting and rescue team.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Job Specific Accountabilities
Competently capable to operate and perform preventive maintenance on the various types of fire, safety and lifesaving equipment which includes complete checks, servicing, repairing and supervising contracted assistants while undertaking maintenance work and also conduct preventive maintenance and periodical checks on fixed extinguishing systems (Novec, CO2, deluges, sprinklers, water foam and dry power), Inspect, test and maintain fire hoses, hydrants, monitors, isolation valves and couplings.
Capable to understanding process systems, related Cause and Effect Charts, and principals of risk Assessment techniques and Permit To Work System & Mechanical / Electrical Isolation to confined space entry, naked flame works on life process systems, critical lifting, operations, loading/unloading of dangerous cargos, in following up systematic check lists, Job safety analysis recommendations, various isolation requirements dictated by Permit To work System, with full authority to watching, guiding and halting involved working groups and to stop any activity seen breaching HSE requirements & report status to immediate supervisors.
Participate in regular firefighting/emergency drills and various Fire, Gas release and explosion exercises and briefing auxiliary firemen on the proper use of the fixed, portable and mobile firefighting equipment and systems & Oil spills mitigations & booms deployment.
Conduct required daily calibrations for portable gas detection devices prior to field use and Conduct required hydrocarbon gas / toxic gas monitoring & be conversant with such environment operating and emergency procedures.
Conduct primary safety auditing on abidance to Permit to Work application by performers and produce necessary Near Miss Reporting and Best Initiatives.
Perform basic checks and maintenance of the essential lifesaving support e.g. breathing apparatus, safety belts and harnesses and protective personal equipment.
Operate, Monitor and Call for maintenance of, the breathing air filling station based on preventive maintenance schedules & perform refilling personnel SCUBA cylinders with full responsibility.
Carry out administrative duties such as initiating work permits for Fire and gas Response Equipment and Lifesaving Equipment, filling pre-designed forms and reports on fire/safety equipment maintenance, inspection, testing and inventory.
Perfectly capable to perform as a Fire Watch member for naked flame operations on live plant / wellhead area /oil risers area on the island.
Generic Accountabilities
Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures
Implement and comply with all relevant functional policies, processes, systems, standards, procedures, to accomplish operational objectives.
Training
Provide on-the-job Training to meet Competency Based Training programs for UAE Nationalization.
Tool Box
Maintain all tools, safety gear and equipment provided by company safely and in working condition.
Arrange for repair or replacement of any tools and safety gear that may not be in good working condition.
Time Management
Carry out all maintenance jobs in line with assigned time standards.
Inform the Maintenance Supervisor in case additional resources are required to carry out the job within the assigned time frame.
Innovation and Continuous Improvement
Contribute to the identification of areas and opportunities for continuous improvement in the operating procedures, modification of functional processes, machinery or equipment.
Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability
Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures & controls and applicable legislation and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards, best practices and ADNOC Code of Practices.
Participate in Emergency Response duties as a team member.
Housekeeping
Maintain the work environment clean and tidy before, during and after executing the job, in line with established standards of Hygiene and Housekeeping.
Reports
Collect technical data from the field as required and provide inputs to prepare Section progress reports for Company Management.
Provide input for the preparation of Method statements and initiate Near Miss reports.
COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal
Daily contact with Fire & safety Officer, other personnel and with other Company contractors’ personnel during fire, rescue fire, rescue and lifesaving training or job watch Activities.
External
N/A
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Minimum Qualification
Technical Diploma or Secondary School Certificate with a vocational trade certificate in the relevant field
Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills
4 years of experience, practical experience in fire-fighting activities with at least 3 years oil company fire-fighting experience using modern fire-fighting concepts, methods and equipment.
Proficient in English.
Professional Certifications
Recent OPITO Certified Fire Fighting & BA course (Valid Certificate)-mandatory.