Securex Agencies Fire Marshal Job

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Job Summary

Our Client is seeking to on recruit a Fire Marshal to perform fire and arson investigations, fire inspections, and make sure that the buildings follow relevant fire codes in case of an emergency.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performing scheduled walk through inspections and/or testing of all client owned/leased facilities by interpreting and applying the subject matter of International and National Fire and Sprinkler Codes (where applicable), while also enforcing Bank standards, policies, and procedures.
• Making notation of any items, practices, or features that would adversely affect staff from a fire/safety/security standpoint. Actively documents and immediately reports these items, practices or features.
• Witnessing, documenting, and participating in Fire and Life Safety systems testing for new/existing systems and testing of repaired or upgraded systems to ensure that they function to meet the design specification and are code compliant/meet Bank standards.
• Assisting in the investigations of safety and fire incidents and prepare reports on same.
• Preparing and submit reports on results of the various inspections and tests, as required.
• Assisting the Senior Fire Marshall with review and provides comments on blueprints and construction plans that affect the protective systems in all client-owned, leased, or retrofitted space on current, upgraded, or redesigned fire safety systems.

• Assisting with coordination and escort for visits/inspections of the Clients Insurance Underwriters.

• Assisting the Contract Manager in coordinating/executing Emergency Evacuation/Shelter-In-Place as outlined in the office’s Emergency & Fire Safety Plan.

Assisting the Contract Manager in the management of the Office Emergency Warden and Special Care Programs.

• Assisting the Contract Manager with training on use/functionality of the various security technology and fire life safety systems deployed within the Office. Assists in the training, awareness, and education of staff/contractors of the roles & responsibilities of the emergency warden, as outlined in the Bank’s Emergency & Fire Safety Plan.
• Ensuring that all information recorded on all checklists and journals are entered neatly, correctly and complete prior to submitting reports.
• Responsible for knowing/understanding/executing policies and procedures outlined by the Bank and where outlined by handbooks and executive memos
• Responsible for submitting & maintaining clear, concise, and accurate reports of inspections, testing results, deficiencies observed/corrected, and maintains an up to date inventory of devices and systems deployed within the Bank environment
• Performing such other duties as required by the Corporate Security Specialist.

Minimum Requirements and Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in a fire protection or Post-secondary education in technology or any other relevant course.
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc) and open source databases
• Familiarity with modern mobile technologies and standard computer software applications.
• Minimum 3 years of demonstrated experience in working with fire/sprinkler/safety systems.
• Effective organizational skills, attention to detail, and strong written and oral communication skills.
• Have an English capability at S4 for speaking and S3 for reading as outlined in Section 21 of the SOW.
• Demonstrated ability to conceptualize and analyze problems; identify problems and provide clear concise solutions.
• Be self-motivated and possess a strong initiative and willingness to learn along with follow through discipline
• Ability to routinely walk the entirety of the clients’ high-rise office building in order to inspect all spaces.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their comprehensive CV with photograph and academic credentials and to careers@securex.co.ke indicating on the email subject the position they are applying for by 15^th February, 2023. Kindly note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.