Fire Services Supervisor - Emergency Response

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE; Al Ruways Industrial City; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE is seeking an experienced Fire Services Supervisor to oversee plant fire protection, emergency readiness and incident command in a high-risk industrial environment.

You will supervise response teams, coordinate audits and drills, and ensure adherence to Permit To Work and loss-prevention controls, delivering clear direction during incidents and maintaining readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering or an equivalent discipline.
• At least eight years of Fire Services experience within gas-processing plants, refineries or comparable hydrocarbon facilities is required.
• The role requires understanding industrial firefighting, emergency command, fire prevention, loss control and Permit To Work requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise fire-services activities and coordinate responses to plant emergencies.
• Conduct and participate in firefighting, safety and loss-prevention programs.
• Organize mock drills and record observations, recommendations and follow-up actions.
• Evaluate drill outcomes and promote improvements in emergency-response performance.
• Attend HSE meetings and provide specialist advice on fire safety and emergency controls.
• Maintain readiness of personnel and available resources for rapid emergency deployment.
• Act as Incident Controller when the Section Head is unavailable.

Skills

Industrial firefighting

Gas plant fire response

Incident command

Fire prevention planning

Loss-prevention activities

Emergency mock drills

Drill performance evaluation

Permit To Work monitoring

Fire and safety audits

Emergency resource deployment

Mutual-aid coordination

HSE meeting support

Safety procedure development

Environmental compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science, Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Role Context

Fire Services provides immediate protection for personnel, plant assets and operational continuity within a high-risk industrial environment. The supervisor will coordinate daily readiness, emergency planning, audits and drills while monitoring compliance with permit and loss-prevention controls. During an incident, the position may assume command and deploy internal, auxiliary or mutual-aid resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise fire-services activities and coordinate responses to plant emergencies.
• Conduct and participate in firefighting, safety and loss-prevention programs.
• Organize mock drills and record observations, recommendations and required follow-up actions.
• Evaluate drill outcomes and promote improvements in emergency-response performance.
• Participate in site audits covering compliance with company fire and safety policies.
• Track work orders and Plant Change Requests affecting fire protection or emergency readiness.
• Monitor implementation of recommendations arising from audits and incident reports.
• Attend HSE meetings and provide specialist advice on fire safety and emergency controls.
• Observe site activities and verify proper application of the Permit To Work system.
• Support the development and implementation of Fire Services policies, procedures and systems.
• Review emergency and firefighting practices regularly to incorporate effective industry methods.
• Prepare annual, monthly and daily activity schedules for the Fire Services section.
• Contribute to plant fire-prevention procedures and technical guidelines.
• Confirm adherence to safety, quality and environmental instructions and controls.
• Maintain readiness of personnel and available resources for rapid emergency deployment.
• Act as Incident Controller when the Section Head is unavailable.
• Coordinate auxiliary fire teams and mutual-aid support during emergency situations.
• Provide clear operational direction while protecting personnel, facilities and the environment.

Role Context (contd)

Ideal Profile

Applicants must hold a Bachelor 's Degree in Science, Engineering or an equivalent discipline. At least eight years of Fire Services experience within gas-processing plants, refineries or comparable hydrocarbon facilities is required. The successful candidate will understand industrial firefighting, emergency command, fire prevention, loss control and Permit To Work requirements. The role demands the confidence to supervise response teams, advise operational stakeholders and make timely decisions during high-pressure incidents.

Skills Set

• Industrial firefighting operations
• Gas plant fire response
• Refinery emergency response
• Incident command
• Fire prevention planning
• Loss-prevention activities
• Emergency mock drills
• Drill performance evaluation
• Permit To Work monitoring
• Fire and safety audits
• Incident recommendation tracking
• Plant Change Request follow-up
• Emergency resource deployment
• Auxiliary fire-team coordination
• Mutual-aid coordination
• Fire Services scheduling
• HSE meeting support
• Safety procedure development
• Environmental compliance
• Emergency communication

Why Join Us

This role offers direct responsibility for protecting people and critical energy infrastructure. It combines operational command, prevention planning and continuous readiness, providing an experienced fire-services professional with meaningful leadership scope in Abu Dhabi 's demanding industrial safety environment.

About the Company

ADNOC Group is an Abu Dhabi-based energy organization operating complex industrial and production facilities. Its approach to operational excellence places strong emphasis on emergency preparedness, workforce safety, environmental protection and reliable fire-response capability.