Senior Fire & Safety Technician

Oryx GTL

Ras Laffan, Qatar

Ref: GP570-239

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

- Is responsible for maintenance and inspection of all HSE equipment including fire equipment, breathing air equipment, portable gas detectors, vehicles and mobile equipment.
- Assist in the provision of HSE related training including Site Orientation, Safety, Watch Training, Fire Extinguisher, Breathing Apparatus and Authorized Gas Detector.
- Assist in coordination and implementation of safety watch requirements.
- Support on site safety observation and compliance monitoring.
- Maintain appropriate records and documentation processes within company database systems.
- Act as authorised Radiation Protection Supervisor for the Safety Section.
- Participate in Emergency Response Team as per protocols.
- Operate a company vehicle for transportation of equipment and personnel.
- Perform duties as required on an “on call” basis outside regular working hours.
- Contribute to equipment, parts and maintenance estimates for HSE equipment.
- Assist in direct oversight of 16-20 Safety Watches within the plant area.
- Adhere to all relevant safety, quality and environmental procedures, instructions and controls so that the safety of employees, quality of products/services and environmental compliance can be guaranteed.
- Contribute to the development and the implementation of Safety policies, procedures and controls covering all areas of Safety activities to ensure that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service to customers.
- Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of Section’s systems, processes and practices taking into account ‘international best practice’, improvement of business processes, cost reduction and productivity improvement.

Requirements

- High School Certificate.
- Higher Technical Diploma or a Recognized Certificate in the Industry.
- Certification in Maintenance/Inspection of Fire and Safety Equipment.
- Certification in Safety at a Technical Level (e.g. NEBOSH Certificate).
- 2 – 3 Years of experience as a Fire and Safety Technician in the Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Environment.
- Experience in conducting Fire and Safety training.

Job Specific Skills:
- Fire Fighting
- Equipment Maintenance
- Audit Principles
- Safety Procedures
- Valid Qatari Driving License
- Business Acumen
- Planning and Organizing
- Time Management Skills
- Customer Service

About the Company

Rising from the desert with great speed and efficiency is the gas to liquids production facility, ORYX GTL, a joint venture between Qatar Petroleum (51%) and Sasol of South Africa (49%). The first of a series of planned GTL production facilities that will deliver on the declared ambition of the State of Qatar to become the GTL capital of the world.

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