Fire and Emergency Officer at Bidvest Tank Terminals

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• Higher Certificate in Fire Technology (NQF 5) is essential.
• Fire Fighter 1 (SAQA/IFSAC Accredited)
• Fire Fighter 2 (SAQA/IFSAC Accredited)
• Hazmat response technician (SAQA/IFSA Accreditation).
• Be in possession of a valid driver licence minimum C1 with a valid PrDP and in a position to drive such a vehicle.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in the Fire Services as a fire fighter recognised in Fire Services.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and co-ordinate all emergency incidents as per the BTT emergency response plan.
• Provide a detailed hand over to external emergency services during an emergency.
• Maintain operational readiness to respond to incidents.
• Proactively and reactively attend to fire and hazmat emergencies with a view to save life, assets, and environment.
• Conduct weekly/monthly inspections of all emergency equipment ensuring compliance to legislation.
• Perform daily fire patrols.
• Participate in fire related incident investigations to determine the probable cause of the incident.
• Perform daily inspections on all hot work, confined space and working at height permits, ensuring all preventative and mitigative measures are complied with.
• Understand and maintain the contents of the On-Site Emergency Response Plan as well as the Major Hazardous Installation requirements.
• Direct and participate in MHI and internal drills activities.
• Develop and present programs on fire safety and prevention topics.
• Assist in developing strategies to mitigate fire risks.
• Prepare and maintain clear and concise fire reporting records.
• Monitor operational activities to ensure Major Hazard Risks are identified, prioritised and managed appropriately.
• Ensure the Fire Permit and all related permits to emergency equipment is up to date.
• Monitor and ensure compliance to all license, permit and authorization conditions and report all concerns/non-compliances to the RBI SHEP Manager.