Any Nationality

1. PURPOSE OF THE JOB
 To drive fire trucks, operate, and maintain, on a shift basis, all fire-fighting equipment such as all mobile vehicles and other fire pumps, hoses, nozzles, to combat fire
 Rescue lives and prevent loss or damage to property and follow the instructions of the Fire Fighting Foreman

2. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES 

a) Ensures, at the start of the shift, that all fire-fighting equipment in the fire station is in good operating condition, includes daily tests of firefighting vehicles in the fire training ground. And completes fire- Fighting equipment checklists.

b) Drives all types of fire trucks and operates the fire pumps, foam systems, dry powder systems and TTL Vehicle and:
 Sets the vehicle in the right place
 Calculates pump discharge, water throughput, foam mixing ratios and other hydraulic calculations
 Produces the correct fire fighting mixture of foam into the water stream
 Operates the hydraulic platform in case of emergency 
 Tests, inspects fault find reports on the operability and performance of all vehicles and equipment
 Measures throughput, outputs and overall pump performance, reporting any discrepancies to Fire Fighting Foreman for maintenance scheduling 
 Conducts simple maintenance as required

c) Responds to fire or accident alarms from the plants control rooms, determine and approach to fire’s location, makes the necessary hose connections to fixed fire hydrants, and starts fire-fighting using appropriate fighting tools according to the source of fire.

d) Tests firefighting equipment such as hoses, fire sprinkler system, deluge system, fire monitors, fire sensors, and maintains hydrant system, and respiratory protection gear. Repairs and cleans all fire-fighting equipment and flushes the piping and fire hoses to clear used foam or powder. 

e) Attends fire drills as scheduled in various locations. Responds to alarm calls and carries out drills under the control of the FF. Foreman in simulated situations. Performs other special drills arranged from time to time as training exercises

f) Acts as a safety agent when requested to provide assistance during shut-downs, stands near the work location during maintenance work, connecting vehicle hoses if required, and standing by for emergencies

g) Conducts regular checks and inspection to all areas/ units to check Fire Fighting equipment and tools to ensure of proper operation. 

h) Follows-up the supervisory system (QVC alarms). Performs stand by duties outside the Fire Fighting Center during Ethylene, VCM, EDC and Sulfur loading at the jetty and during discharging catalyst products in LDPE Plant.

a) Contributes to the implementation of total management system up to the appropriate job level

i) Fulfills duties such as filling in log book indicating time out, driver, destination, time of return for the fire fighting vehicle, attending safety training sessions conducted by the Safety and Fire Fighting Instructor. Wears breathing apparatus as required


Completion of Secondary (12 years) education

3 years’ experience in fire fighting in an oil, gas or petrochemical processing plant requiring knowledge of the plant and processes


Raviesh Shah
raviesh@sofomation.com

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