Fire and Safety Engineer (For Thermal Power Plant)

Job Description

* Work location: Vung Ang Economic Zone, Ha Tinh Province, Vietnam

* Job type: full time permanent

* Employee type: local Vietnamese only

POSITION SUMMARY

The Fire and Safety Engineer is responsible for fire and safety program plans and activities to ensure company employees are working in a safe and secure environment in accordance with best industry practices and Vietnamese law. This position is responsible for developing, establishing, implementing, and monitoring plant and Power Plant and O&M housing fire and safety procedures, policies, and manuals, including emergency response procedures. Monitors first aid and fire stations and supplies, performs plant walk-downs to observe safety practices, provides material for fire and safety meetings, and oversees the safety of plant staff. Consult with Operations and Maintenance personnel regarding fire and safety matters such as record keeping, safety reporting, emergency teams, and security procedures.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Acts as a Fire Marshal under the provisions of the Fire Protection and Prevention Act (FPPA).

• Ensure the enforcement of Vietnamese fire prevention by-laws, the local Fire and Building Codes, the National Fire Code (where applicable), and other applicable codes and standards carry out these duties.

• Coordinate the inspections of premises that require a license from Vietnam and local regulations to ensure fire safety.

• Conduct fire prevention inspections and enforce compliance with applicable fire regulations.

• Develop and prepare and review the procedures and information systems related to Fire Prevention programs and safety

• Monitor fire and safety equipment and systems as well as general Hazard Management and work permit systems across the power plant and O&M housing.

• Undertake workplace inspections, report hazards and incidents, recommend solutions, and implement solutions or at least temporary measures to make areas or practices when necessary.

• Provide safety support to significant events and carry out tasks to implement operational plans during events.

• Proactively patrol and monitor the plant /housing to identify and rectify fire prevention and life safety issues.

• Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, specific analyses, evaluation reports, and workplace inspections to maintain safe housekeeping.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the department manager.

* VAPCO is a fair Employer. We do not require any recruitment fees from the candidate and do not collect applications from broker individuals or organizations who charge commissions/ fees from applicants. We thank you all candidates, but only the shortlisted will be contacted for interviews.

* Candidates are encouraged to visit our website to understand about us.

Job Requirement

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required

• Relevant certification in the field of Fire and Safety is essential.

• At least 5 years of progressively responsible work experience gained in the field of fire and safety.

• previous experience in planning, organizing, and conducting large-scale evacuation exercises will be considered an asset.

• Experience in a leadership role within fire and safety services; experience with safety issues in an international environment is desirable.

• Previous experience providing Fire and Safety courses, staff briefings, and emergency response training is an advantage.

• Practical experience and non-academic support qualifications in relevant specialist areas are considered an asset.

• Possess advanced level communications skills in English (written and verbal) and be computer literate, Able to communicate using advanced vocabularies.

CV in English