Fire Safety Lead, Port Operations

  • Full Time
  • SA

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)

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