Engineer Fire

Petroleum Development Oman (PDO)

Main tasks and responsibilities

Emergency Response Planning: Develop and maintain fire and emergency response plans, including evacuation procedures, firefighting strategies, and coordination protocols with local authorities.

Fire Safety Design Reviews: Review design drawings and specifications for new and modified facilities to ensure compliance with fire safety codes and integration of appropriate fire protection systems.

Incident Command Support: Serve as technical advisor to the Incident Commander during emergency situations, providing input on firefighting tactics, equipment usage, and scene safety.

Fire Protection Systems Maintenance Coordination: Collaborate with maintenance and reliability teams to schedule and oversee preventive and corrective maintenance of fire detection and suppression systems.

Training & Awareness: Conduct training sessions and fire safety awareness programs for staff, including use of extinguishers, emergency evacuation, and fire watch responsibilities.

Lead fire drills and emergency simulations; evaluate and improve performance based on outcomes.

Documentation & Regulatory Compliance: Maintain accurate records of fire drills, inspection reports, incident investigations, equipment certifications, and training logs.

Contractor Safety Oversight: Monitor and assess fire safety compliance of third-party contractors working on-site; ensure contractor activities adhere to HSSE policies and fire safety standards.

Audit & Compliance Support: Actively participate in internal, client, and regulatory audits concerning fire protection and emergency preparedness.

Emergency Equipment Management and Inventory: Maintain an up-to-date inventory of fire and emergency response equipment.

Technology Integration: Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to implement or upgrade fire monitoring systems (e.g., fire alarms, gas detection, remote control systems).

Root Cause Analysis: Lead or support root cause analysis for fire-related near misses, incidents, or system failures to identify and implement corrective/preventive actions.

Sustainability & Environmental Protection: Ensure firefighting activities and chemical suppression systems comply with environmental regulations and sustainability goals.

Budgeting & Procurement Support: Provide technical input into budgeting, procurement, and tendering processes related to fire protection systems, training services, and equipment upgrades.

Key interactions

Internal: Collaborates with colleagues across departments including HSSE, Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance.

External: Liaises with government authorities (e.g., Civil Defense), contractors, and safety committees.

Notable Working Conditions. Field operations and office-based work, Moderate to intensive computer screen use & May require on-call availability for emergencies