LEADING FIREMAN

Qatar Energy; Al Khor and Al Thakhira; On-site; QAR 200,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

An energy company in Qatar seeks a Crew Commander to lead emergency response efforts. Responsibilities include directing firefighting and rescue operations, conducting drills, and ensuring team preparedness. Candidates should possess extensive firefighting experience, relevant certifications, and strong technical skills. This role demands a valid driving license and the ability to perform under pressure.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience as a firefighter in a commercial or industrial environment.
• Possess a valid driving license, preferably for heavy vehicles.
• Qualified First Aider to CPR with AED level.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Sub Officer in directing the shift during routine and emergency operations.
• Participate in drills and exercises to enhance team performance.
• Prepare and operate emergency vehicles during incidents.

Skills

Technical skills for firefighting and rescue

Ability to absorb information quickly

Intermediate English language proficiency

Education

Secondary school education

Basic Fire Fighter 1 & 2 (NFPA 1001)

Breathing Apparatus Wearer Course

NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor 1

NFPA Fire Officer 1

Job description

Overview

Perform duties as a crew commander and integral part of a team responding to fires, rescues and other emergency situations to prevent escalation as quickly as possible. Participate in drills and exercises within the community developing competencies as individual and as a team to the benefit of the community and within a safe working environment.

Responsibilities

Assist the Sub Officer to direct and guide the shift in the performance of routine and non‑routine duties, including emergency operations, exercises, drills, emergency vehicle operation and preparedness activities.

Experience

• Completed secondary school education.
• Successfully completed Basic Fire Fighter 1 & 2 (NFPA 1001) & Breathing Apparatus Wearer Course or equivalents.
• Successfully completed NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor 1 & NFPA Fire Officer 1.
• Qualified First Aider to first responder (CPR with AED) level.
• Minimum 7 years as a Fire‑Fighter in a commercial or industrial Fire‑Fighter environment, civil defence force, or military fire service or three years as fire fighter in QP.
• Possess a valid driving licence – preferably Heavy Vehicle.
• Technical skills – must be able to use a broad range of modern equipment for fire fighting and rescue.
• The ability to rapidly absorb information on arrival at an incident in conditions which may be dangerous and confusing and accordingly dictate instructions to the crew.
• Understanding for the victims of fire and accident and able to cope with distressing circumstances.
• Intermediate English Language (QatarEnergy L4 both spoken and written.

Qualifications

• Completed secondary school education.
• Successfully completed Basic Fire Fighter 1 & 2 (NFPA 1001) & Breathing Apparatus Wearer Course or equivalents.
• Successfully completed NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor 1 & NFPA Fire Officer 1.
• Qualified First Aider to first responder (CPR with AED) level.