We currently have an opportunity within SPIE Oil & Gas Services Abu Dhabi for a:
Fire Safety Officer
Job Purpose: This is an opportunity for you to Undertake fire fighting, safety and related duties , participating as a member of the fire fighting team, in both actual situations and emergency drills and assisting in general fire fighting training activities and the maintenance and testing of fire-fighting and safety equipment and appliances.
Your main duties will be to:
a) Operate as a member of a crew to fight fires or assist in rescue missions involving the use of fire fighting equipment, various area, as instructed (this includes starting water pumps, handling water spraying hose, opening taps/valve and operating fire extinguishers).
b) Train and drill regularly on fire prevention and fire fighting equipment, maintenance and general rescue techniques.
c) Undertake daily maintenance and testing work on fire fighting safety and emergency equipment, appliances, tools, vehicles and station premises (including cleaning, repairing, washing, drying, replenishing and testing both mobile and fixed equipment such as hoses, valves, halo cylinders, vehicles, bells, hydrants and motor parts).
d) Load, unload, tighten, replenish, crape, paint, test, recharge and maintain good operating condition portable foam or chemical fire extinguishers.
e) Participate in job watch activities which involve standing by and observing all activities carried out by company or contractors’ personnel according to a Permit to work. report any cases of incorrect work practices to the station Officer or the Fire Master.
f) Undertake other stand by duties such as at the landing and take off of helicopters and airplanes and at the loading and unloading of supply boats.
g) Complete pre-printed forms when carrying out maintenance work, indicating work carried out and observations made.
h) Undertake other similar or related duties such as maintaining safety officers and locations in a clean and safe conditions, carrying out security checks as requested and cleaning work site after fire fighting operations of drills.
i) Conduct training on SCBA/escape sets for visitors/new employees and refresher courses for Zirku personnel.
j) Conduct basic fire fighting course for Zakum personnel / newcomers and Zirku personnel.
k) Carry out PA System and fire alarm tests.
l) Carry out Fire Protection tests and inspections (Deluge, Water spray, Foam, CO2, Inergen and Halon).
m) Maintain SCBA’s Escape sets. Perform checks as per manufacturers instructions and ensure records of service, testing and certification is maintained.
n) Act as a Station Officer during his absence and perform his duties.
o) Perform gas monitoring during hot work and carry out duties of fire watch as required.

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