Fire Officers at Dangote Group - 2 Openings

Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates with a hard – earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Fire Officer

Location: Nigeria - Lagos
Position available for: Both
Business: Refinery
Fuction / Domain: Health and Safety
Experience in Year(s): 15
Slot: 2 Openings

Position Description

• Firefighting and Rescue Operations in Hydrocarbon Industry and sustain continuously improve his best performance in fire prevention and fire protection.
• A challenging & key role with the leading Oil Refining Company, where the incumbent will lead and develop the Fire & Rescue emergency team to ensure readiness to respond immediately to Fire, Hydrocarbon and Toxic Gas Release, Vehicle Accidents, Rescue and Fire Loss Control related situations in the Construction Project facilities on a 24/7 basis

Job Responsibilities

• Responds 24 hours per day to all emergency incidents involving control of fire and rescue or other pertinent incidents, supervises all activities at incident sites, investigates all related incidents and prepares reports including findings and recommendations.
• Command and Control of the activities assigned to emergency response teams, including Fire & Rescue.
• Ensures all aspects of emergency preparedness are in place and appropriate for the identified risks, including the use of Pre-Emergency Plans and simulated emergency incident exercise programs.
• Directs and monitors all testing and maintenance to comply with integrity and certification requirements, including fire systems, life support equipment, SCBA, PPE, communication equipment, fire fighting vehicles, fire detection and alarm systems, fire pumps, ring main hydrants, fire water monitors, rim seal foam firefighting systems and equipment.
• Responsible for conducting firefighting & Rescue training of employees, contract workers, vehicle maintenance, foam stocks, PPE, SCBA and other firefighting equipment.

Desired Qualifications / Preferred Competencies

• Higher National Diploma (HND) / Bachelor of Science (BSc) graduate from a recognized Institution of Nigeria.
• Six Month Fire Training certificate from recognized Fire Training Institute of Nigeria
• 15 years’ experience involved in firefighting / fire protection and use of fire and life support equipment.
• Possession of valid Nigerian driving license is essential.
• Very good knowledge of English language. Excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills
• Fire Brigade physicalfitness requirements, training certificates & examination qualifications.

Application Closing Date
24th October, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online