Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and regularly update emergency response, evacuation and firefighting plans and procedures.
• Identify hazards and assess risks associated with fires and other emergency situations across operational areas and facilities.
• Implement preventive measures to minimise the risk of fires and other incidents.
• Coordinate and supervise emergency response and firefighting teams.
• Ensure regular inspection, maintenance and testing of fire prevention and firefighting equipment and systems, including fire extinguishers, hydrants, hoses, alarms and fire suppression systems.
• Organise and conduct emergency drills, evacuation exercises and firefighting training sessions.
• Deliver training and awareness sessions to employees on fire prevention, firefighting equipment usage and emergency response procedures.
• Ensure the availability and readiness of resources and equipment required for an effective emergency response.
• Coordinate response operations involving firefighting, evacuation, rescue and other emergency situations, in accordance with established procedures and applicable qualifications.
• Participate in the investigation of fires, accidents and incidents, identifying root causes and recommending corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, standards and internal HSE and fire protection procedures.
• Prepare inspection, emergency drill, incident and emergency response performance reports.
• Work closely with HSE, Operations, Maintenance and other relevant departments to ensure effective emergency preparedness and response.

Requirements 

• Bachelor's degree or technical qualification in Safety Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, Civil Protection, Emergency Management, Firefighting or a related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in emergency management, fire prevention and firefighting, preferably within the mining, industrial or large-scale operational sectors.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing emergency response plans and evacuation procedures.
• Knowledge of fire prevention, firefighting, rescue and emergency response techniques.
• Knowledge of fire detection, alarm and suppression systems.
• Experience organising emergency drills, response exercises and training programmes.
• Knowledge of risk assessment, incident investigation and corrective action implementation.
• Familiarity with applicable fire safety and HSE legislation and standards.
• Relevant certifications in firefighting, first aid, rescue operations or emergency management will be an advantage.
• Strong leadership, team coordination and decision-making skills, particularly in high-pressure situations.