Fire Chief

Jobskey Search and Selection; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Saudi Arabia is looking for an experienced Fire Protection Manager. The role involves leading the firefighting team, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Fire Protection and 9-12 years of relevant experience. This position offers an opportunity to manage emergency operations and inspects compliance with safety regulations.

Qualifications

• 9 - 12 years of relevant experience.
• Certification in Fire Protection.

Responsibilities

• Lead the firefighting and emergency responses team, command emergency operations.
• Conduct risk assessment inspections to identify hazards.
• Inspect buildings for hazardous conditions and fire code violations.
• Ensure firefighting equipment specifications are in good shape.

Skills

Leadership

Risk assessment

Fire code compliance

Fire safety regulations

Emergency response techniques

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Protection

Job description

Lead the firefighting and emergency responses team, command emergency operations. Manage day to day operations of the shifts, schedule and administer duties. Respond to any operational abnormalities, ensure that the fire protection operations are conducted in a meticulous and vigilant manner. Ensure all government regulations related to fire safety are followed and implemented appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Lead the firefighting and emergency responses team, command emergency operations. Manage day to day operations of the shifts, schedule and administer duties.
• Conduct risk assessment inspections, visit the organization premises to identify hazards and develop mitigation plans.
• Inspect buildings to locate hazardous conditions and fire code violations, such as accumulations of combustible material, electrical wiring problems, and inadequate or non-functional fire exits.
• Conduct fire code compliance follow-ups to ensure that corrective actions have been taken in cases where violations were found.
• Ensure that technical specifications for firefighting equipment (fire trucks, foam/water carriers, emergency vehicles, rescue equipment, advance control vehicles, and portable equipment) are in place and in good shape
• Inspect properties that store, handle, and use hazardous materials to ensure compliance with laws, codes, and regulations, and issue hazardous materials permits to facilities found in compliance
• Ensure that proper firefighting and emergency response techniques are applied. Respond to all kinds of emergencies such as fire, toxic, gas leaks, rescue of people and attend incidents safely and promptly.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Fire Protection
• 9 - 12 years of relevant experience.
• Certification in Fire Protection.