- Location
- Dar es Salaam
- Type
- Full-time
- Education
- High School
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- CareersPage
Description
Job Summary
An established company operating in the Oil & Gas industry is seeking an experienced and safety-conscious Fireman to support emergency preparedness, fire protection, and Health, Safety, Security, Environment and Quality (HSSEQ) controls at its petroleum storage and operational facilities.
The successful candidate will inspect and maintain emergency response equipment, participate in firefighting operations and emergency drills, review and approve Permit-to-Work (PTW) activities within their authorization, and monitor high-risk operations. The role requires strong knowledge of fire safety, risk assessment, emergency response procedures, and environmental protection to safeguard people, property, and the environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Emergency Preparedness and Equipment Readiness
- Conduct daily inspections of fire protection and emergency response systems in accordance with the approved inspection schedule, including fire pumps, fire trucks, foam systems, cooling rings, monitors, foam pourers, hydrants, portable fire extinguishers and other fire suppression systems.
- Inspect emergency response tools and materials, including hoses, hose connectors, hose cabinets, water guns, foam-making branches and other firefighting equipment.
- Inspect the fire truck and confirm that the required equipment, tools and materials are available in accordance with the approved checklist.
- Inspect the fire station store and confirm that required emergency equipment, tools and materials are available in accordance with the applicable register.
- Ensure emergency response equipment, tools and materials are properly stored, accessible, serviceable and maintained in a state of readiness.
- Promptly report defective, missing, expired or inadequate emergency equipment and materials to the Depot Site Supervisor and follow up corrective actions as directed.
2. Permit-to-Work and Risk Control
- Act as an authorised Permit-to-Work (PTW) issuer/approver, as assigned, and ensure permits are reviewed and approved in accordance with the applicable PTW procedure.
- Review PTW applications for work activities, particularly high-risk activities such as hot work, confined space entry, excavation, and work at height, to confirm that the scope of work is clearly defined and applicable requirements have been addressed.
- Verify that relevant hazards have been identified and that the associated risk assessment/JSA has been adequately completed and appropriate control measures established before approval of the PTW.
- Verify that all applicable supporting certificates and documents are completed and attached before approval, including hot work, confined space, work-at-height, excavation, isolation and other certificates applicable to the work.
- Where applicable, verify that a Management of Change (MOC) process has been initiated and that the approved/relevant MOC documentation is attached to the PTW before approval.
- Verify that required emergency arrangements, firefighting equipment, fire watch, spill-response materials and other applicable emergency controls are available before approving high-risk work.
- Conduct or participate in the required pre-work site verification and confirm that the workplace is adequately prepared before the PTW is approved.
- Monitor permitted work at site to verify continued compliance with the approved PTW, risk assessment and required HSSEQ controls.
- Immediately report or escalate any deviation from the approved PTW, change in work conditions or uncontrolled risk to the Depot Site Supervisor and relevant HSSEQ personnel.
- Ensure that completed PTWs are properly closed and relevant records maintained in accordance with the applicable procedure.
3. Emergency Response
- Respond promptly to fire alarms, spills, rescue situations and other emergencies in accordance with the Emergency Response Plan.
- Operate firefighting and emergency response equipment within the scope of training and authorization.
- Assist with rescue activities, first aid and emergency evacuation as required and within the scope of competence.
- Support firefighting and emergency response activities, including coordination with the fire truck driver and other emergency response personnel.
- Support the deployment of emergency equipment and personnel during incidents as directed by the Depot Site Supervisor or Incident Commander.
- Assist at the scene of fires, spills, accidents and other Depot-related emergencies.
- Immediately communicate emergency conditions, equipment deficiencies and other relevant information to the Depot Site Supervisor.
4. Emergency Drills, Awareness and Training
- Support the Depot Site Supervisor in planning and conducting emergency drills in accordance with the Emergency Response Plan.
- Participate in emergency exercises and provide observations and information for preparation of drill evaluation reports.
- Conduct or support awareness sessions for employees, contractors and visitors on emergency evacuation, fire prevention and the safe use of portable fire extinguishers.
- Support awareness of hazards and risks associated with activities undertaken within the company’s operational areas.
5. HSSEQ and ESG Responsibilities
- Ensure activities performed under the Fireman’s responsibility comply with applicable HSSEQ requirements, company procedures and legal requirements.
- Identify and report hazards, unsafe conditions, incidents, near misses and environmental concerns to the Depot Site Supervisor.
- Support spill prevention, pollution prevention, waste management and environmental emergency response activities.
- Support the achievement of applicable HSSEQ and ESG objectives and targets, particularly emergency preparedness, fire prevention, environmental protection and pollution prevention.
- Participate in HSSEQ inspections, toolbox talks, awareness activities and continual improvement initiatives relevant to the role.
6. Site Monitoring and Support to the Depot Site Supervisor
- Support the Depot Site Supervisor in monitoring non-routine and high-risk activities to ensure compliance with approved PTWs and HSSEQ requirements.
- Conduct on-the-job observations as assigned and report findings to the Depot Site Supervisor.
- Support monitoring of contractors, maintenance teams and other personnel undertaking high-risk work within the company’s premises.
- Maintain accurate records of emergency equipment inspections, PTW activities, drills, observations, deficiencies and corrective actions within the scope of the role.
- Perform any other related duties assigned by the Depot Site Supervisor or relevant management.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum High School qualification, accompanied by a recognized certificate in firefighting.
- Minimum of four (4) years of relevant post-qualification experience in firefighting.
- Knowledge of fire safety and risk management, fire engineering, fire and explosion management, and disaster management is an added advantage.
- Knowledge of firefighting procedures, emergency response systems, fire protection equipment, and workplace safety practices.
- Understanding of Permit-to-Work (PTW) procedures, hazard identification, risk assessment, and emergency preparedness.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, with a working knowledge of English.
- Strong initiative, resourcefulness, and ability to respond effectively to emergency situations.
- High level of responsibility, accountability, integrity, and attention to detail.
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and capable of working effectively in a safety-critical environment.
- Physically fit and capable of performing firefighting and emergency response duties.
- Ability to maintain high standards of health, safety, hygiene, and workplace security in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Professional, confident, and proactive approach to work, with a positive attitude toward teamwork and continuous improvement.
Mandatory Training & Professional Development
- Basic Firefighter Training
- Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Training
- Hazardous Materials Response Training
- Incident Command System (ICS) Training
- Firefighter Safety and Survival Training
- Vehicle and Machinery Operations Training
- Fire Prevention and Public Education Training
- Physical Fitness and Wellness Training
- Continuous Professional Development
- Company Policies and Procedures
Additional Accountabilities
- Permit-to-Work and Risk Control
- Emergency Preparedness and Response
- Fire Protection Equipment and System Readiness
- HSSEQ and Environmental Compliance
- HSSEQ and ESG Objectives and Performance
- Emergency Awareness and Training
- Continual Improvement
Deadline
3rd November 2026