Senior Manager, Fire Safety

OVERVIEW

Position

Fire Safety Senior Manager

Job Code

Reports to

Fire Safety Director

Direct Reports

Fire Safety Specialist

Division/Section

LPFS

Department

Public Safety

Role Purpose

Assists the Fire Safety Director in developing and implementing the Fire Safety strategy and its objectives, following-up with progress reporting. Coordinates the deployment of fire safety inspections, reviews and capabilities, based on technology advances and NEOM regional requirements. Manages, coordinates and supervises relevant NEOM employees and NEOM contractors in delivery of all fire safety inspections and activities in NEOM Communities and NEOM-proponent properties. Focuses on development of policies and procedures for all day-to-day fire safety activities, including asset reviews, field inspections, facilities handovers and fire prevention.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & ACTIVITIES

Duties and responsibilities

• Manage the operation of the fire station(s) and/or units under the area of responsibility.
• Understand and develop the NEOM Fire safety strategy, operating model principles, and intended / desired culture
• Design, build and consistently enhance the fire safety framework with a focus on lean & technology-based organization
• Develop, coordinate and manage relationships with NEOM Community members, internal and external stakeholders, and Base Economy resources in furthering all aspects of public safety within the NEOM Communities, Regions and immediate surroundings
• Oversee building of structures, processes, and policies in preparation for the assumption of full Fire & Ambulatory authority, in establishing relationships with NEOM community members, internal and external stakeholders, and Base Economy resources in furthering all aspects of safety within, and immediately surrounding, a NEOM community
• Inspect structures and identifying safety hazards such as overloaded electrical wiring or malfunctioning fire alarms
• Conduct fire drills, evacuations and awareness campaigns to ensure that all NEOM residents, visitors and contractors know how to evacuate efficiently in an emergency situation
• Conduct and coordinate fire inspections to ensure compliance with local codes and NEOM-specific regulations
• Design, build and consistently enhance recruitment, training, sand development system and resources required to implement and run all relevant fire safety activities
• Coordinate training programs for firefighters and other emergency responders such as police officers, paramedics, and emergency medical technicians
• Benchmark required fire safety capabilities with international best-practice and role model departments and assist all NEOM departments as a Subject Matter Expert

BACKGROUND, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Relevant years of experience as a Fire Safety Manager or Fire officer in a governmentally recognized and certified Fire agency
• Subject matter expert in discrete fire & ambulatory specialisms
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience implementing new technology into all aspects of fire safety prevention and fire response activities
• Demonstrable delivery within relevant partnerships and inter-agency working, having experience in managing multiple stakeholders and coordinating large projects
• Highly skilled in project management and contract administration, including research, development and implementation of projects/programs, plus vendor, contractor, and user agency coordination
• Skilled at working within very diverse multi-cultural environments
• Broad background responding to, and supervising, those who respond to a holistic base of community safety concerns

Qualifications

• Graduate of an internationally accredited academy or institution in related field (e.g. emergency management, Fire safety, etc.)
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent training and experience in related field
• Qualifications in fire safety and fire investigation or Fire & Ambulatory response methods or Fire & Ambulatory policy
• Knowledge of English language either on native or fluent proficiency is required
• Knowledge of Arabic language either on native or fluent proficiency is a plus

COMMUNICATION - MAIN STAKEHOLDERS

Internal

External

• Director of Fire & Ambulatory
• Other senior managers and directors within Security & Protection
• Other managers and/or counterparts in NEOM Sectors

• Suppliers