Fire Chief II

Yanbu Aramco Sinopec Refining Company (YASREF) Ltd.; Medina Province; On-site; SAR 335,000 - 536,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training programs

Competitive salary

Job summary

Yanbu Aramco Sinopec Refining Company (YASREF) Ltd. is seeking a senior Fire Protection Lead to command emergency operations and oversee daily shift activities, ensuring meticulous fire protection practices across facilities.

You will conduct risk assessments, enforce government fire safety regulations, train the Emergency Response Team, mentor colleagues, and coordinate with local authorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, fire protection or equivalent.
• Certification in Fire Protection.
• 12+ years of relevant work experience.
• Strong knowledge of fire safety regulations and codes.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.

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.
• Ensure that government regulations related to fire safety are followed and implemented appropriately.
• Plan and conduct annual fire extinguisher training for employees and update techniques.
• Coordinate emergency drills and liaise with local fire departments.
• Develop and coordinate fire prevention programs and hazardous materials management.
• Relay work orders and information to or from work crews and inspectors.
• Conduct internal investigations to determine negligence and violations.

Skills

Leadership

Emergency response

Incident command

Risk assessment

Fire safety compliance

Training and mentoring

Communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, fire protection or equivalent

Certification 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.

Job description

JOB SCOPE

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.

COMMUNICATION

• Internal : Report and refer on a regular basis with hierarchy. Implement pertinent policies, exchange information, discuss and know relevant KPIs/performance parameters. Provide service to other organizations.
• External: NA.

KEY DUTIES AND 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.
• Conduct regular training classes to update/ maintain current knowledge of fire prevention, safety, and firefighting procedures. Plan, implement and evaluate training for YASREF volunteers and Emergency Response Team (ERT) regularly.
• Ensure mentorship and development is ensured in the department, Coach, mentor and develop colleagues.
• Plan and conduct annual fire extinguisher training (theoretical and practical) for YASREF employees. Follow up with new technology in firefighting/emergency response and ensure techniques, equipment, and trainings are in-line with fire-fighting/emergency response best practices.
• Participate in plans for new or remodelled buildings to ensure the structures meet fire safety codes. Review drawings of all YASREF facilities and plant area layouts for new developments, fire prevention/protection issues including recommending best methods on fire protection systems.
• Conduct internal investigation to determine negligence and violation of laws and regulations by fire department employees.
• Develop and coordinate fire prevention programs, such as false alarm billing, fire inspection reporting, and hazardous materials management.
• Relay work orders, messages, or information to or from work crews, supervisors, or field inspectors, using telephones or two-way radios.
• Examine fire sites and collect evidence and accelerant residue to determine the cause of a fire.
• Participate and attend communication and coordination meetings with internal and external agencies. Coordinate emergency drills, work with local fire departments.
• Ensure all government regulations related to fire safety are followed and implemented appropriately. Provide aid in the mitigation of emergencies, as directed by supervisory personnel, under jurisdiction of outside agencies when required.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the direct Supervisor.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Fire Protection or Equivalent.

Certified Certification in Fire Protection.

YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

12