Fire Inspector

Team GDC ME; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

GDC-ME seeks a highly capable Fire Inspector/Life Safety professional to ensure airport safety through inspections, education, and rapid response to aircraft emergencies. The role requires strong problem-solving skills, composure under pressure, and the ability to report to the Fire Chief or designee.

Qualified candidates will hold essential certifications (IFSAC/DoD/ProBoard) and have experience in hazardous materials awareness, NIMS, and public safety education.

Qualifications

• Certification from IFSAC/DoD/ProBoard (as specified)
• Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations
• Fire Inspector II certification
• CPR/AED certification
• IFSAC/DoD/ProBoard within 1 year of hire
• Public Fire & Life Safety Educator II
• Fire & Emergency Services Instructor I
• NIMS 100/200/700/800
• Minimum 2 years of fire department experience
• Minimum 1 year as Fire Inspector Trainee
• High School graduate

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety inspections to ensure airport environments meet regulations.
• Provide education on fire safety and life safety practices.
• Respond to aircraft emergencies, firefighting, rescue operations, and hazardous material incidents as required.

Education

IFSEC/DoD/ProBoard certification

NIMS 100/200/700/800

Hazardous Materials Awareness/Operations

Fire Inspector II

CPR/AED

Public Fire & Life Safety Educator II

Fire & Emergency Services Instructor I

Minimum 2 years fire department experience

1 year as Fire Inspector Trainee

High School graduate

Job description

Location: Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Owning Organization: GDC-ME

Description:

Responsible for ensuring the safety of the airport environment through effective fire and life safety inspections, education, and response to aircraft emergencies, firefighting, rescue operations, and hazardous material incidents as needed. The candidate will possess a strong sense of duty, exceptional problem-solving skills, and the ability to perform under pressure in challenging situations. Reports to the Fire Chief or his designee.

Qualifications:

• High School graduate
• Certification from the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), Department of Defense (DoD), and/or ProBoard required as specified below required.
• Hazardous Materials – Awareness and Operations
• Fire and Emergency Services Inspector II
• CPR/AED
• Certification from the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress certification (IFSAC), Department of Defense (DoD) and/or ProBoard required within one year of hire as specified below.
• Public Fire and Life Safety Educator II
• Fire and Emergency Services Instructor I
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) – 100, 200, 700, and 800
• Minimum 2 years of work experience with either a civilian or military fire department.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Fire Inspector Trainee.
• Skilled in written and oral communications, public relations, and basic mathematics.
• Ability to comprehend and apply instructions and communicate information in a clear and concise manner.
• Expert knowledge of aircraft rescue and firefighting techniques, practices, and equipment, as well as first aid and CPR.
• Considerable knowledge of the design and characteristics of military and civilian rotary wing aircraft.
• Ability to quickly perform and direct all functions in difficult, hazardous, and potentially dangerous situations, without hesitation.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work and withstand very hazardous conditions.
  

Medical Examination: Candidates must successfully complete all mandatory medical examinations required to obtain employment.

Criminal Record: To qualify for a Saudi Work Visa, candidates must have a clean criminal record with no prior convictions, as specified by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Drug and Alcohol Testing: Candidates must pass a drug test to be considered for employment. Additionally, our ATSS program enforces a random drug and alcohol testing policy. Employees will be subject to periodic testing to maintain adherence to our workplace standards and safety regulations.

Compliance with Saudi Labor Law: All employment terms and conditions will be in accordance with Saudi Labor Law. Candidates must be prepared to adhere to these regulations throughout their employment.