Posted by on September 07, 19102 at 04:45:55:

Ref. No.: SP-02-361

Job Title : Fire & Safety Technician

Location : UAE (Middle East)

Last Date : ASAP

Salary Range : Salary Negotiable.

Minimum Requirements:

· Completion of Secondary technical education (12 years) or equivalent, plus direct vocational training of minimum (2 years).

· 5 years' practical experience in fire fighting and life saving activities in offshore oil/gas production or oil marine tankers companies’ using modern fire fighting / life saving methods and equipment.

Scope of Duties:

· Lead and participate in the duties of the fire fighting and rescue team. Inspect, test and maintain fire and safety protection systems / equipment and life saving appliances. Perform fire watch activities and ensure compliance with the safety requirements during the work.

· Participate in / lead a team engaged in rescue / fire fighting / emergency activities with the proper use of fire, safety and life saving equipment / systems.

· Participate in regular fire fighting / emergency drills and brief auxiliary firemen on the proper use of the fixed, portable and mobile fire fighting equipment and systems.

· Perform preventive maintenance on the various types of fire, safety and life saving equipment which includes complete checks, servicing, repairing and supervising contracted assistants while undertaking maintenances work.

· Conduct preventive maintenance and periodical checks on fixed extinguishing systems (Halon, CO2, deluges, sprinklers, water, foam and dry powder), inspect, test and maintain fire hoses, hydrants, monitors, isolation valves and couplings.

· Conduct fire / safety watch and stand by with the appropriate safety / fire fighting equipment during hazardous activities (such as hot works, vessel entry, loading / unloading of dangerous cargo, refueling aircrafts, etc.)

· Perform basic checks and maintenance of the safety equipment, breathing apparatus, safety belts and harnesses and protective personal equipment.

· Operate and test life saving equipment such as life boats, life raft davits in addition to their basic maintenance. Act, when required, as a life boat coxswain for evacuation of personnel during emergencies / drills.

· Carry out other or similar related duties, as directed by Fire Chief in addition to maintaining the fire and safety workshop and stores in adequate condition.

· Carry out administrative duties such as filling pre-designed forms and reports on fire / safety equipment maintenance, inspection, testing and inventory.