DGM - Fire & Safety

Fire Safety Officer is responsible for ensuring and maintaining fire safety for the institute. Knowledge of fire safety codes and regulations, implement preventative measures, maintain buildings safety standards, create and implement safety policies and train in appropriate fire safety procedures.

• Advising on fire issues relating to building structure and fabric, services, alterations and maintenance
• Advising on new build fire safety requirements
• Co-coordinating and monitoring the Institute programme of fire risk assessments.
• Liaising with the fire brigade and authorities involved in fire safety. Liaising with other managers and staff on fire safety issues
• Advising on fire issues relating to the day to day activities of occupants of halls of residence
• Giving advice and guidance on fire safety relating to disabled persons evacuation and compliance with equality act requirements, and the provision and maintenance of evacuation chairs and other aids.
• Advising Institute committees on fire safety issues relating to the above
• Giving advice and monitoring how incidents involving fire and fire alarm activations are investigated to identify problems and advise on corrective actions.
• General day to day monitoring of fire precautions
• Preparing annual reports on issues relating to fire safety and the Institute
• Representing the Institute on fire safety issues and facilitating cooperation with other employers where 2 or more occupy the same premises
• Monitoring and mitigation of unwanted fire alarm activations
• Carry out random inspections on site for safety improvement.
• Inspect the department to ensure the workplace meets the various safety requirements.
• Accompany staff from the Department of Environmental Health and Safety, Joint Health and Safety Committees, and external agencies during workplace inspections.
• Investigating all accidents and send reports to the Department of Environmental Fire and Safety.
• Review and analyze injury and incident reports and data.
• Develop injury and incident prevention strategies for their area
• Ensure that workplaces conform to organizational procedures and safety standards.
• Work with engineers and other professionals to ensure the safety of worksites and work practices.

Any Engineering, Graduation with Diploma in Fire & Safety Management or Certification in Fire and Safety. MBA would be desirable.