Career Opportunity: Head of Fire Safety and Emergency Response
📍 Location: Mesaieed / Ras Laffan, Qatar
⏰ Job Type: Full-time
🎯 About the Role
We are seeking a Head of Fire Safety & Emergency Response to lead and manage fire prevention systems, emergency response protocols, and safety compliance across Q-Chem, RLOC, and RLP facilities in Qatar.
This role is responsible for ensuring that all operations meet the highest standards of fire protection, emergency preparedness, and regulatory compliance. You will be leading a team of professionals and playing a key role in safeguarding human life and company assets against fire-related risks.
📌 Key Responsibilities
- – Develop and implement fire safety strategies, policies, and emergency response procedures.
- – Conduct design reviews of fixed fire protection systems and ensure alignment with industry best practices.
- – Lead and coordinate emergency response teams during incidents to minimize risk and damage.
- – Ensure compliance with local and international fire safety regulations and certifications.
- – Oversee regular inspection, testing, and maintenance of firefighting equipment and PPE using SAP-based systems.
- – Manage hazard identification, incident investigations, and internal audits.
- – Prepare risk assessments and mitigation plans for new and ongoing projects.
- – Deliver safety trainings and awareness programs to employees and contractors.
- – Collaborate with Production, Process Safety, Regulatory Authorities, and Contractors.
- – Contribute to budget preparation, performance reporting, and organizational structure optimization.
🎓 Qualifications and Experience
- – Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Occupational Safety, Engineering, or related field.
- – Master’s Degree in Fire Safety, Risk Management, or similar discipline is preferred.
- – Minimum 7–10 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry, with at least 4 years in supervisory or management roles.
- – Experience in Petrochemicals is an advantage.
✅ Essential Certifications:
- – SFFMA Advanced Firefighter / IFSAC Firefighter II / TCFP Firefighter II
- – NFPA 1041 Fire Service Instructor Level II
- – Incident Command Qualified (NIMS 100, 200, 400 or 700)
- – Emergency Medical Technician (Basic/Intermediate/Paramedic)
- – NEBOSH or equivalent safety certification
✅ Language Requirements:
- – English – Proficient
- – Arabic – Working knowledge (preferred)
👥 Who We Are Looking For
You are a strategic leader with strong technical background in fire engineering and emergency response. You have proven experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams, driving safety excellence, and implementing robust fire protection systems in high-risk industrial environments.
You understand the importance of continuous improvement, innovation, and stakeholder engagement. You are committed to creating a safe working environment and building a culture of emergency preparedness.
🤝 Internal and External Relationships
- – Reports to: Manager, Safety / Superintendent, HSE (RLOC/RLP)
- – Works closely with: Operations, Process Safety, Human Capital, and Regulatory Authorities
- – Coordinates with: Contractors, Vendors, Auditors, and Third-party Service Providers
📄 Why Join Us?
- – Be part of one of the largest petrochemical complexes in the Middle East.
- – Work in a professional, safety-driven, and technologically advanced environment.
- – Competitive remuneration package and career development opportunities.
- – Support for Qatari Nationals through Qatarisation initiatives.
📩 How to Apply
Please forward suitable CVs to:rbd.gmp@gunamandiri.com
Qualified candidates will be contacted for further discussion.
Classification: Public
Reference Notes (for internal use):
- – Qualification: High School / Higher National Diploma / Bachelor / Master
- – Years of Experience: 3–5 to 10+ years
- – Job Level: Mid to Senior Management
- – Language Level: Basic / Working Knowledge / Proficient