Job Description

Fire Prevention Officer

Team Horizon is seeking a Fire Prevention Officer for a company with sites in Cork and Kery

The Client provides a range of professional, technical, project management, property, fire & safety, and related services in respect of the procurement, development, operation, and maintenance of buildings, plant, and equipment. These services include design, specification, project management, supervision, and procurement associated with building and refurbishment works in the Cork /Kerry region.

Why you should apply:

• They put their people first and live their diversity and inclusion values embracing all perspectives.

• You enjoy working in a culture of learning and collaboration and making a positive impact.

What you will be doing:

• The Fire Prevention Officer will be responsible, in respect of such premises and locations as may, from time to time be assigned to them for the following.

• Advise on the suitability of equipment to reduce risks within the organisation, trying where possible to standardise products in consultation with the organisation Procurement Team.

• Report as required to managers and relevant committees on areas of fire and infrastructural risk where action is required.

• Receive copies of accident reports relevant to their area of expertise, and action/investigate, if necessary. Providing accident investigation reports for accidents investigated

• Be a member of the organisation’s Integrated Quality and Risk committee, and where necessary be co-opted onto other groups as necessary.

• Monitor and report on the health and safety performance of external contractors engaged on Construction related activity on the organisation’s premises.

• Assist in the setting up and amendment of Emergency Plans.

• Provide an input into planning the expenditure in relation to Fire Safety by highlighting and prioritising essential works required.

• Regular inspections of buildings, means of escape and all fire-fighting equipment and ensuring that all such equipment is properly located, well-marked, in good repair and in good working order.

• Reviewing and, as necessary, drawing up of fire orders, including evacuation schemes for the various types of building and institution, including schemes for evacuation of all persons with particular regard to mentally ill and non-ambulant patients and to draw up fire plans of all the organisations buildings and premises in his / her area of responsibility.

• Regular and routine inspection of places, premises and equipment, which present a special risk of fire and reporting any breaches of the fire prevention code.

• Instruction of staff in each premises in: Avoidance of fire hazards, Summoning of the fire brigade, Operation of the fire alarm and fire equipment, and means of escape.

• Curtailment of an outbreak of fire, pending the arrival of the fire brigade, prevention of smoke spread and evacuation of danger areas.

• Arranging regular fire drills in each location and ensuring that they are properly carried out.

• Monitoring, by having regular tests carried out, the water supply in all divisions of each institution, to ensure that it is of sufficient volume and pressure for firefighting purposes and reporting any deficiencies in this regard.

• Ensuring that all hydrants are clearly identified.

• Advising as appropriate regarding interpretation of Fire Protection Standards and Building Regulations issued by the Government Departments and ensuring their implementation.

• Monitoring all means of escape to ensure that they are always both safe and adequate and, kept operative and clearly indicated.

• Keeping proper records of all inspections, fires, evacuation drills, fire-fighting equipment and such other matters relating to his/her office as Fire Prevention Officer.

• Reporting in writing, to the Engineering Manager, at three-monthly intervals on the state of the fire prevention services in the organisation buildings and premises assigned to him/her. Also, report immediately all outbreaks of fire, breach of the fire prevention order and failure to perform fire drill at the Organisations buildings and premises. If so directed, the Fire Safety Officer will make out an annual report on all aspects of fire and safety pertaining to the organisation’s property in their area of responsibility.

• Arrange to have the fire prevention work programmes implemented under the direction of the Engineering Manager.

• Monitor and report on the management of Health Safety and Infrastructural Risk issues of the organisation.

• Assess the continuous professional training requirements for staff in the area and advise the Engineering Manager of the appropriate training courses and coordinating with the training providers on the course provided.

• Engage in the organisation’s performance achievement process in conjunction with your Line Manager and staff as appropriate.

• Monitor the performance and implementation of the organisations Safety Management programme by regular spot checks, by analysis of safety audit reports and accident and incident returns.

• Act as an information source and resource to management and staff on fire safety, general safety, health and welfare matters.

• Advise, guide and participate in the risk assessment process/inspection within the area of fire maintenance and infrastructural risk.

• Assist in the development of health and safety training programmes for maintenance staff which are to be harmonised throughout the company.

• Adequately identifies, assesses, manages and monitors risk within their area of responsibility.

• Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service.

• Achievement of targets and plans and completion of agreed programme within allocated budget.

• Act as spokesperson for the Organisation as required.

• Demonstrate pro-active commitment to all communications with internal and external stakeholders

• Develop good working relationships with other members of the team and with administrators of institutions in which maintenance staff are engaged

What you need to apply:

• Hold a HETAC level 7 qualification (NQF) in engineering, fire engineering, architecture, Health and Safety or Building Services/Building Survey. Or hold an equivalent qualification.

• Have two years’ experience in comparable Fire and Safety role.

• And Have a high degree of proficiency / expertise in Microsoft office