Fire Fighter X 5

Closing Date: 23 July 2024

Position Summary

Industry: Chemical, Petrochemical, Oil & Gas

Job category: SHEQ and Security Work

Location: Mosselbay

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market related

EE position: Yes

Job Description

Job Purpose : Provide fire fighting services to operations and surrounding sites and perform required actions to mitigate and eliminate risks, where reasonably practicable, to maintain a safe working environment and the protection of people, property and assets.

Responsibilities:

  • Liaise with shift managers in conducting mock emergency drills and training of fire teams, to reduce or eliminate risks of dangers to personnel and property
  • Identify fire hazards, and introduce mitigating actions in conjunction with area managers, to maintain a safe working environment
  • Provide rescue services (high angle, confined space, vehicle etc) to PetroSA and the surrounding community, to mitigate dangers and prevent loss of life and damage to property and assets
  • Provide hazardous material response services, report for stand-by duty and act to stabilise emergency situations by providing primary healthcare services, to ensure that the lives and assets of people are protected, and the hazardous situations mitigated
  • Prepare for the annual shutdown by conducting all necessary and delegated activities regarding fire prevention and intervention, to maintain an optimal working environment during shutdown
  • Implement fire section policy, plans and procedures and the ISO 9001, 14001 and OHSAS 18001, to attain compliance and achieve organisational goals
  • Provide advice, guidance and consultative expertise on fire and related aspects to operational sites, to promote compliance and a safety responsive culture 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Grade 12/ Matric
  • Fire Fighter 1 & 2 Certificate or equivalent
  • Basic Ambulance Attendant Certificate
  • Hazmat Awareness & Operations Certificate
  • Registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa(HPSCA)

Minimum Experience:

  • 1 – 3 years in an Industrial or Municipal Fire environment
  • Knowledge & Competencies:
  • Incident Investigation policy and procedure
  • South African Legislation relating to SHEQ (e.g. Mine Health and Safety Act and Occupational Health and Safety Act etc)
  • Fire policy and procedures

NB: As part of our recruitment process, candidates will be required to undergo Vetting/Security clearance.

PetroSA is committed to Equality, Employment Equity, and Diversity regarding employment opportunities and accordingly preference will be given to historically disadvantaged groups.

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