HSE Fire Safety Inspector at Bureau Veritas Group

Introduction

Contribute in all HSE services and execution of HSE business of BV. - Perform HSE services as per the contract requirements. The services include HSE audit, Fire Safety Audit, Risk assessment, Construction Safety Audit etc. - The position performs in line with the Bureau Veritas Quality Assurance System, including the  BV Code of Ethics and the BV Group policy.

Minimum Requirements and Skills

• Holds a recognized qualification in the Fire Engineering field (Fire Technology, ECSA, .
• Sound Working knowledge of National Building Regulations SANS 10400-2020 & SABS 0287.
• Knowledge of international standards such as ASIB rule books, NFPA, BS etc
• Minimum 5 to 8 years’ experience in Regulatory Inspections of Fire Safety Systems and Fire Fighting / Sprinkler Installations.
• Advantages - Be registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa, and/or members of the South African Institute of Civil Engineering, and/or members of the Association of Life Safety Assessors and/or a member of The Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE)
• Advantages – Have additional qualification for In-Service Inspection of Lift/Elevators, Escalators, Moving Walkway & General Regulatory Inspections done in Lift/Elevators, Escalators, Moving Walkway in service.

Job Specification

• Perform In Service Inspection of Fire Safety Systems and Fire Fighting / Sprinkler Installations and Generally Regulatory Inspections done in Fire Safety Systems and Fire Fighting / Sprinkler Installations in service.
• HSE/Fire Safety Project Execution - Preparation/Editing of HSE/Fire audit checklist with reference to the client spec/ applicable standard and statutes.
• Conducting HSE/Fire Safety/Electrical Safety/Construction Safety audits and other safety audit as directed Industry manager or Inspection Project and Operations Manager
• Testing of the Fire Life safety Systems
• Integration checking of the Fire Life Safety Systems.
• Fire Risk Assessment
• Preparation of draft and final report
• Preparation of various Safety training module and impetrating training as and when required
• Fire Safety Product Development
• To carry out inspection under the requirements of applicable standards.
• Work closely with Operation Manager to ensure business targets are met,
• Provide team spirit to other inspectors with contracts to ensure continuity and consistency of the inspection.
• Form good working relationships with clients,
• Attend client meetings to deliver services according to client requirement and specification,
• Able to resolve problems within own work activities, and to always refer to the Bureau Veritas Operational Manager.
• Proactively manages own work and resolves conflicting issue to meet deadlines without compromising work quality,
• Able to identify routine problem and provide professional advice to management or client,
• Demonstrate a willingness to adapt and respond new process or system