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QatarEnergy Qatarization; Qatar; On-site; QAR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

QatarEnergy Qatarization is seeking an experienced Fire Commander to lead teams during fires, rescues, and emergencies within industrial city operations. You will design drills and exercises to build competency across crews and manage on-station shifts, including emergency responses and vehicle readiness.

The role requires strong English communication, a valid heavy vehicle license, and NFPA firefighting credentials with extensive field experience.

Qualifications

• Completed secondary education and NFPA fire training credentials.
• Hands-on experience in industrial or commercial fire services.
• Ability to operate modern firefighting and rescue equipment.
• Strong English communication and on-scene leadership.

Responsibilities

• Direct watch commander duties to lead teams during fires and emergencies.
• Design and conduct drills to develop individual and team competencies.
• Oversee on-station shifts including emergency operations and vehicle readiness.

Skills

Firefighting

Emergency response

Team leadership

Incident command

Drills and exercises design

English communication

Education

Secondary school education

NFPA 1001 Basic Fire Fighter 1 & 2

NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor 1

NFPA Fire Officer 1 & 2

CPR with AED First Responder

Tools

Firefighting equipment operation

Job description

Primary Purpose of the Job

Perform duties as a watch commander to direct and motivate teams responding to fires, rescues and other emergency situations to prevent escalation as quickly as possible. Design and formulate drills and exercises within the community to develop individual and team competencies to the benefit of the industrial cities community and within a safe working environment.

Direct the on-station shift in the performance of routine and non-routine duties, including emergency operations, exercises, drills, emergency vehicle operation and preparedness activities.

Required Experience and Skills

• Minimum 7 years as a Fire-Fighter or equivalent in a commercial or industrial Fire-Fighter environment, civil defence force, or military fire service or three years as leading fireman in QP.
• Possess a valid driving License – preferably Heavy Vehicle.
• Technical skills – must be able to use 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 on scene crews.
• Understanding for the victims of fire and accident and able to cope with distressing circumstances.
• Intermediate English Language (QatarEnergy L4) both spoken and written.

Educational 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 & 2
• Qualified First Aider to first responder (CPR with AED) level.