The role of the Fire Lead is to ensure the smooth delivery and implementation of the NEOM and all relevant regulatory Fire Safety management policies and directives within his / her coverage area and to ensure effective emergency Incident management.
Responsibilities
- To ensure all Fire Safety activities are prepared for, planned, and supervised;
- Ensure maintenance and updating of the NEOM Port Fire and Rescue Emergency Response Procedures
- Ensure implementation of the Neom Port Fire and Rescue Emergency Response Procedure
- Organize the systematic supervision, inspection, and auditing against:
- The Neom Port Security Management Security Plan;
- Ensure that the fire Safety Standards set by the High Commission for Industrial Security (HCIS), NEOM Public Safety, NEOM Loss Prevention & Fire Safety, and Mawani are adhered to.
- Advise the HSSE Manager on any ineffective aspects of the NEOM Port Fire Safety controls and Fire Emergency Response Procedures and recommend solutions;
- Recommend and Obtain commitment via the HSSE Manager for and coordinate NEOM Port resources required for Fire Safety and Emergency Response.
- Overseas the day-to-day management of the NEOM Port Fire Service contractor to mitigate fire risks within the Port environment and ensure effective emergency response in any emergency.
- Day-to-day administration of Fire Safety duties;
- Ensure Fire personnel are trained and competent to effectively carry out their duties and that other personnel receive Fire awareness training;
- Report and evaluate the relevant Fire Service contractor’s overall performance via approved KPIs to the HSSE Manager
- Compile and Manage Fire safety-related reports for review by the HSSE Manager before communication to the HCIS Committee or any other related committees and all other government agency reports.
- Ensure all fire controls are in place and all identified gaps are reported and followed up with corrective action plans and closed out accordingly.
- Coordinate NEOM Port Fire Safety operations with the relevant NEOM stakeholders and relevant external agencies.
- Organize regular Fire Safety meetings with relevant internal and external stakeholders, and contractors and ensure records are kept.
- Keep up to date with Fire safety monitoring systems, technology, and trends to drive a continual improvement of the Fire safety management system;
- Ensure that the competency of contractor personnel responsible for Fire and Rescue Emergency Response is maintained;
- Ensure that firefighting equipment and fire detection systems are properly operated, tested, calibrated, and maintained by the Fire Service Contractor;
- Ensure that personnel are prepared in the event of any incident via a plan of routine drills;
- Supervise investigation processes related to fire incidents of a serious nature;
- Provide support services in emergencies;
- Oversee the preserving of equipment and supplies and checking serviceability by technical resources;
- Carry out any other functions with the approval of the HSSE Manager at a senior level that comes under Fire Safety.
- On behalf of the HSSE Manager, ensure a clear, unbroken flow of communications between NEOM Port and:
- Fire Service Contractor
- NEOM Public Safety
- NEOM Loss Prevention and Fire Safety
- Government Agencies
- Port Tenants
- Other Stakeholders
- Production of reports and other forms of information for keeping outside agencies informed as appropriate
- Receiving and passing on information from outside agencies
- Provide technical assistance to the Fire service contractor during any emergency incident
- Advise the HSSE Manager and Fire Service Contractor regarding decisions and resolution of issues
- Approve Fire Service Contract personnel shifts and schedules
- Obtain reports from Fire Service Contractor management regarding incidents and pass them on to HSSE management; produce reports when appropriate
- Ensure that all reports and documentation are kept in a secure database that is only accessible to authorized personnel.
Qualifications
- B.Sc. in Occupational Safety, Engineering or equivalent
- Incident Command in the Fire Service or equivalent
- Ships Firefighting Incident Command or equivalent
- Tactical Ventilation and Fire Behavior Instructor or equivalent
- Hazardous Materials Incident Command or equivalent
- Operational Firefighter level 3 or equivalent
- Must possess qualities of Integrity, patience and empathy, outstanding interpersonal skills, very good communication skills, both oral and written
- At least 10 years of experience as a Firefighting professional within a recognized organization
- Ability to positively communicate and interact with all levels within NEOM and External Parties
- Knowledge of Fire Safety Legislation
- Experience in NFPA/SBC legislation
- Knowledge of Fire Safety and Emergency best practices
- Proven track record of managing fire emergency response teams and incident management
- Knowledge of industry best practices
- Experience in Fire Safety Systems of Work
- Competent Fire Emergency Incident Commander
- IT systems and applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Share Point)
- Knowledge of Fire Incident Investigation and reporting
- Fluent in English (verbal and written)