Attendant, Fire Extinguishing at Exxaro Resources

Job Advert Summary    

PURPOSE:

• To ensure fires are extinguished in a safe manner by servicing and maintaining fire equipment, to ensure they are in working order as required by legislation.

Minimum Requirements    
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Grade 10/Standard 8 Technical (Essential/Minimum)
• AET Level 4 (Essential/Minimum)

EXPERIENCE: 

• 1 year Relevant experience within a Fire Department (Essential/Minimum) Operational

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Psychometric Assessment (Essential/Minimum)
• Certificate of Fitness (Essential/Minimum)
• Pub Driv Lic: Code B (Essential/Minimum)
• SAQCC Fire 1475 (Essential/Minimum)
• Competence - Fire Equipment Maintenance (Essential/Minimum)

Duties & Responsibilities    
POSITION TASKS:

The incumbent will inter alia be responsible for the following:

Inspection and Control

• Inspections are executed according to schedule and record cards
• Defects are reported immediately to the Fire Master
• Equipment is inspected to ensure compliance to South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) 0400 standards
• Inspection register on equipment is completed in full and signed (card on fire extinguisher)
• Inspections are executed according to planned maintenance on critical equipment
• Monthly inspection on equipment is done to ensure compliance to Business Unit standards and SABS 0400
• Standby equipment including fire vehicle are inspected daily and proactive steps taken to ensure all equipment is functional
• Render firefighting training to staff as per Safety Health Environment and Community (SHEC) requirements
• Ensure fire alarms are operational
• Signed hot work permits
• Ensure the monthly testing of all automatic discharge spray systems

Operational Support

• Rectify defects noted during inspection immediately when possible
• Standby equipment is tested weekly to ensure serviceability
• Fire station is cleaned with the supplied cleaning materials and appropriate cleaning methods are used as prescribed by procedures and manufacturers' specifications
• All workshop equipment is checked and tested as per the requirements and Safe Work Procedures (SWP)

Safe and Healthy Work Environment

• Adhere to the SHEC programs at all times (toolbox talks, audits etc.)
• Incidents and accidents are reported immediately to the Fire Master according to set procedures
• Maintenance work is done according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), regulations and standards
• Take necessary SHEC precautions when working on production equipment
• Personal protective equipment is worn at all times
• Tools and equipment are inspected daily prior to being used, according to SHEC practices and statutory requirements
• Work area is cleaned and the environment restored to its original state after completion of a job

Behavioural Alignment

Demonstrates the following:

• Creativity, collaboration, sociable and awareness to the ecosystem
• Stewardship, accountability, ability to develop trust, safety conscious and ethical
• Ability to respond quickly to business needs/agility, flexibility, continuous learning, innovation and proven ability to experiment on creative business solutions
• Ability to be inclusive, eagerness for multiple skills, embraces multiple cultures, accepts different approaches and be human-centric/empathetic
• Results oriented, quality driven, excellence, entrepreneurial abilities, efficient and effective