***Clarification on SMP Contract: It is Supplementary Manpower service contract job in which prospective applicants are interviewed and salary determined by NEOM interview panel; and being employed under the payroll of SMP Contract (SMP Vendor). Successfully mobilized candidates would be under the visa sponsorship of SMP Vendor Company/Contract.
ROLE OVERVIEW
To manage, co-ordinate and monitor the NEOM Community Fire Protection Team(s) (Contractors) and lead the development of emergency response systems, procedures, and practices, to ensure operational readiness of all teams in the event of an emergency as ‘deputy’ to the Fire Safety Manager
Supervise and monitor the Fire Protection teams, to ensure effective operational readiness to immediately and effectively respond to any type of incident affecting the Community(s) and respective development sites, with the aim of preventing and minimising the loss of life and damage to property.
The Fire Safety Manager will be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) in all areas relating to Fire Training Standards, Fire Protection Regulations, Tactical Response and Fire Service Equipment.
Lead fire investigation studies and the analysis on all post incident matters related to emergency response and fire protection, ensuring the adherence to all fire codes and standards are met, and providing detailed reports and recommendations to Senior Management.
REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY
The Adviser – Deputy Fire Safety SMP responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
Key Accountabilities:
Team & Equipment Readiness
- Manage and organize the availability and reliability of the team and equipment to handle the emergencies in the respective community areas.
- Monitor the testing and maintenance for the emergency response systems to ensure reliability and operability all times; i.e., Firefighting equipment, Fire Systems, Life Support Equipment, Passive Protection Systems, etc.
- Organize and manage the NEOM Fire teams to always ensure balanced activities and adequate availability to provide 24-hour operational cover.
Systems & Standards
- Lead and monitor the updates of all matters relating to fire management systems, policies, and procedures, as part of NEOM Operations Integrated Management System to ensure efficiency and consistency.
- Provide overview of the tactical response and fire protection requirements for all technical projects and associated supplies, to ensure compliance with the company’s overall HSE, and government standards.
System Design
- Align all fire management requirements for the existing and new projects, operations, purchased items, assets, and other technical modifications to ensure adequate protection measures and mitigating any associated risk, as being complied with fire management systems and protocols.
- Monitor and lead the development of specifications of all types of systems and equipment; i.e., fire protection, firefighting, etc., to ensure meeting fire management criteria and fire-safety design requirements.
- Lead the technical assessment and reviews fire supplies and relevant equipment and monitor the testing and inspection for its efficiency and operating condition.
Assessment & Monitoring
- Monitor the inspection and testing activities for the related systems and equipment to ensure compliance with emergency response requirements and governing fire protection standards.
- Recommend and monitor the establishment and development of the audit and inspection programs for the relevant systems and protocols.
Emergency Response
- Lead and support emergency response (fire) 24x7 to ensure timely handling of any incidents affecting the company’s employees, assets, and communities.
- Supervise the firefighting activities to ensure correct command and control of the incident.
- Recommend, address, and review all the subsequent actions after incidents to eliminate any potential recurrence in the future, while being reflected properly on the existing systems and procedures.
- Investigate, or participate in all fire investigations post incident and provide detailed reports to support findings.
Employees Awareness
- Set the operational standards and monitor NCFMT competency to ensure the desired level of compliance towards all Fire Management policies and procedures.
- Monitor the employees understanding for all communications related to emergency management, fire protection to ensure the criticality of their roles and responsibilities.
- Recommend on direct and general communications, training courses, and drill/exercises to ensure operational readiness.
Budgets and Operational Plans
- Compile and provide input for preparation of the NCFMT budgets and regularly monitor expenditure against approved the budget levels.
- Investigate, highlight and reconcile any significant variances to ensure effective performance and cost control.
Organisation Structure and Development
Review, develop and recommend the appropriate organisation structure for the NCFMT, while proactively incorporating sustainability into the on-going work practices to meet the business objectives.
Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability
- Support NEOM’s HSE cultures and ensure compliance with all relevant HSE policies, procedures, systems & controls and applicable legislation and sustainability guidelines across the NCFMT, in line with international firefighting standards and best practices.
- Ensure adequate HSE training and induction for all NCFMT members to meet NEOM’s HSE standards.
Communications and Working Relationships
- Fire Safety Manager
- Director, Q&PM.
- O&M Manager
- HSE Manager
- Business Continuity Lead
- Community Services
- NEOM Operations & other NEOM stakeholders
- Service Provider(s) of the Fire Teams.
- Civil Defence.
- Contractors and Site Visitors
- Vendors and Suppliers
Working Hours
Due to the nature of this role the successful candidate will be expected to organise his working week, in coordination with the Director Q&PM, so that the NCFMT is appropriately supervised throughout all shifts and working days. Additionally, 24/7 ‘on-call’ response is required for all Fire related incidents.
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- A minimum of 10 years’ experience in Fire Management and rescue operations
- Experience in Corporate Business Continuity Planning and ISO: 22301;
- Understanding of Fire Protection, Hazardous Material Response, Emergency Response, use of Life Support Equipment utilized by NEOM and Municipal fire services;
- Knowledge of Incident Command System (ICS) or equivalency including crisis and disaster recovery planning techniques;
- Ability to understand and document workflows and business processes;
- Must demonstrate the ability to handle multiple and conflicting priorities and work to strict deadlines;
- Must have the ability to plan work assignments, prioritize tasks and deliver deadlines accurately;
- Demonstrate the ability to identify and respond to risk areas;
- Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- A practical and proactive problem-solver. Possesses strong business acumen and is confident, mature, and calm.
- Must have excellent time management skills. Able to prioritize and multitask and work under shifting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Should have influential people management and conflict resolution skills;
- Should be an effective communicator with the ability to handle both internal and external communication;
- Must have high standards of integrity and ethical practice;
- Autonomous and proactive;
- Having a background in IT and business continuity/risk management is an advantage;
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in science or Fire Engineering or Fire Related equivalent
- Certified Firefighter from an accredited Fire and Rescue service
- NFPA 1021 Fire Officer or Watch Manager
- NFPA 1041 or Fire Instructor
- NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector or Certified Fire Inspection (FP)
- NFPA 472 Hazmat Operations or Hazardous Materials awareness via authorised Fire and Rescue Service
- NFPA 1006 Rescue Technician or Rope access and confined space entry certified
