Fire Prevention Officer / Project Manager

Job DescriptionFire Prevention Officer / Project Manager We are a Tier 1 supplier to HSE Estates and currently have a vacancy for the above based based on Tullamore, Co Offaly. To provide risk management advice for the protection of staff and the public in relation to Fire Safety while ensuring that the organisations need to comply with legal and statutory obligations in relation to Fire Health & Safety Prevention is met. Principal Duties and Responsibilities 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 drawing up of fire orders, including evacuation schemes for the various types of building and institution. 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 institution 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 Monitoring all means of escape to ensure that they are both safe and adequate and at all times, 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. Advise, guide and participate in the risk assessment process/inspection within the area of fire maintenance and infrastructural risk.

Assist in the setting up and amendment of Emergency Plans. Provide an input into planning the Minor Capital Programme in relation to Fire Safety by highlighting and prioritising essential works required. Qualifications: Level 8 or higher qualification in engineering, fire engineering, architecture, Health and Safety or Building Services/Building Survey.

Experience in comparable Fire and Safety role. Demonstrate technical experience as relevant to the role including: Fire safety risk assessment experience Preparing/submitting fire safety certificate applications Conducting fire safety training Skills: Fire Engineering Fire Prevention Construction Project Management Fire Safety TPBN1_IJ #J-18808-Ljbffr