Fire Fighter Supervisor

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Position Title:

Fire Fighting Supervisor

Reports to:

HSE Manager

Department:

Operation & Maintenance - HSE

Location:

All OTTCO Terminals

JOB PURPOSE:

Lead and oversees as stand-alone role, the firefighting activities at OTTCO, under delegated authority and direction from OTTCO CHSSE, the owner of the Firefighting Services including resource planning, synchronization of operations, adjustment of operational parameters, through; (1) To control and overseas the replenishing consumables, scheduling inspection of fire hydrants, extinguishers and other equipment keeping all relevant maintenance reports and files. (2) Responsible of the Emergency Response, initial external Communication and Escalation to top level CHSSE. (3) supervise its assigned Unity team for the assigned sites, and (4) administer maintenance programs for OTTCO’s firefighting systems and equipment; in order to ensure maintenance programs for OTTCO’s firefighting systems and equipment specifications are set and met at optimum cost in a safe and efficient manner and handles all problems and emergencies occurring during shifts.

The position will act in accordance with the Group’s Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines and international standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, HSE standards, Omani’s government & other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives

REPORTING STRUCTURE:

Number of Staff Supervised

Direct Reports:

4

Total:

4

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise the day-to-day Firefighting operations for the assigned site to ensure that work processes are implemented as designed and comply with established standards and procedures
• Overview and influencing the teams in order to ensure the optimization of OTTCO’s (as a system) in term of safety,
• environment, production, and margin cost.
• Coach and mentoring of Firefighting Operators in order to contribute with department on capacity building
• Processes, and drive the agenda for continuous improvement.
• Supervises and actively controls all Firefighting operations in close coordination with Unity Team.
• Developed weekly / monthly reports
• Implementation of Incident Command System and competencies.
• Participate in the development of the emergency response and business continuity plans, continuously update, enhance, review and maintain the plans and pertaining documents to ensure they are up to date.
• Plan and propose various awareness programs to encourage a work environment that values fire safety
• Maintain up to date documentation on SOP’s, departmental plans (Emergency Response Plans, Business Continuity plans
• etc.) for training purposes
• Maintain on the ground presence during routine inspections, mock drills, and emergency scenario tests to observe and gather any feedback for improving the fire & safety policies and plans
• Initiates emergency response in case of major incidents.
• Decides and declares type of emergency to ensure that all emergencies are handled in the most effective and safe way.
• Acts as the Operations Site Coordinator during plant upset / emergency situations.
• Ensures all operations staff are familiar with their unit emergency procedures

Optimization

• Reviews and analyses Firefighting parameters and performance and takes necessary action to ensure targets are met with minimum wastage and optimum cost.
• Works with the unit supervisor to identify and eliminate unplanned flare sources and optimize utility usage QHSE.
• risks associated with their risk.
• Awareness of Emergency preparedness and response measures.
• Awareness on implications of not conforming to the integrated managements system requirements, including not fulfilling the organization’s compliance obligations.

Key interactions

Internal: Operations Shift Staff, Engineers, Maintenance Coordinator, Maintenance, HSSE.

External: Surveying Companies, ROP and Civil Defense), other contractors and suppliers, Marketers.

Notable Working Conditions: Field Operations and office environment, Moderate to intensive computer screen use.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

• Bachelors in Fire & Safety Management or relevant
• +10 Years of relevant experience in similar role.
• Exposure to and experience with all fire and safety equipment’s used in a refinery or petrochemicals
• Demonstrated working experience in:

• SOP interpretation
• Refinery operations (Process, Static & Rotating Equipment)
• HSE (Permit to Work – PTW, Confined Space, Process Safety, H2S Awareness, Basic Fire Fighting,
• Emergency Response
• Process Control
• Troubleshooting
• HSE (Permit to Work – PTW, Confined Space, Process Safety, H2S Awareness, Basic Fire Fighting,
• Emergency Response
• Process Control
• Emergency Response Assessment
• Risk Assessment

Competencies:

• Proficiency in M/S Office
• Procedure Writing
• Information Management
• Fire Equipment Specifying
• Supervisory skills
• Planning & Organizing skills
• Analytical & Observational skills
• Emergency Response Assessment
• Risk Assessment
• Ability to work collaboratively to develop and deliver appropriate solutions.
• Ability to describe personal strengths and development needs.
• Demonstrated ability to cooperate with and influence peers.
• Demonstrated ability to listen and collaborate with others.
• Technical understanding of downstream petroleum industries
• Business understanding of HC (hydrocarbons) marketing and their movements
• Understanding of LP optimization
• Collaborative Approach
• Managing performance
• Exercising influence
• Work Prioritization
• Report Writing
• SOP interpretation
• Terminal operations (Process, Static & Rotating Equipment)
• HSE (Permit to Work – PTW, Confined Space, Process Safety, H2S Awareness, Basic Fire Fighting, Emergency Response
• Process Control
• Troubleshooting
• Risk Assessment
• Communication

Must hold a valid certificate in the following courses according to Association of Fire Chiefs:

• Fire Fighter I and II
• First Aid and Basic Life Support
• ICS 100 and 300
• Incident Safety Officer
• Industrial Fire Fighter
• HAZMAT Operations
• Rope Rescue
• Confined Space Rescue
• Bulk Storage Emergencies
• Fire Inspector
• Fire Instructor I, II
• Fire Officer I, II
• Train the trainer