ZAF-H-WB Sect Leader, Fire

Job Description Inspect and maintain PPE, portable fire equipment and general fire equipment to ensure compliance and serviceability as required by Ford Fire Bulletins. Contractor management with regards issuing hotwork and confined space permits and site inspection to prevent fires. Test air quality and declare confined areas safe for workers to enter. Inspect dangerous goods transport trucks shipping manifests and escort such trucks on site for safe off loading of goods, ensure hazmat regulations are complied with and do chemical spill clean-ups when required. Participate in evacuation drills to ensure workforce is prepared for emergency situations. Respond to fire and medical emergencies. Facilitate fire and security related training courses ensuring that Emergency Response Teams are capable of handling site emergencies. Liaise with internal stakeholders. Responsibilities PM completion to schedule Portable fire equipment inspection Training to schedule Response to emergencies Proficient in Microsoft office (Excel, Word & Outlook) Good verbal and written communication skills. Problem solving skills Fire risk assesments and analysis Enthusiastic and able to work unsupervised Knowledge of fire detection and suppression systems Able to work in confines spaces, hazardous areas and at heights. Strong team player. Shift and weekend work. Facilitation of fire safety orientated training courses. Qualifications Grade 12 Fire Fighter 1 & 2 (NFPA 1001) – 2+ years Hazardous Materials for First Responders – Awareness or Operational Level (NFPA 472) – 2+ years Basic Life Support (BLS) With valid HPCSA registration Ambulance Emergency Assistant with valid HPCSA registration will be added as an advantage Work experience in either the fire or medical disciplines - +2 years Code EB drivers license. Three years industrial experience will be added as an advantage