Key Responsibilities:
Conduct regular inspections
of buildings, means of escape, and all fire-fighting equipment to ensure proper location, marking, repair, and working order
Review and develop fire orders and evacuation schemes
for various building types, with particular attention to mentally ill and non-ambulant patients, and create fire plans for all HSE buildings
Provide staff instruction and training
on fire hazard avoidance, summoning fire brigade, operating fire alarms/equipment, means of escape, and evacuation procedures
Arrange and conduct regular fire drills
in each institution and ensure proper execution
Monitor water supply and firefighting infrastructure
through regular testing to ensure sufficient volume and pressure, and ensure hydrants are clearly identified
Advise on and ensure compliance
with Health Technical Memorandums, Fire Protection Standards, and Building Regulations
Maintain comprehensive records
of inspections, fires, evacuation drills, fire-fighting equipment, and related matters
Submit regular reports
to Estates Manager at three-monthly intervals on fire prevention services status, and immediately report fire outbreaks, breaches, and drill failures
Monitor and report on Health Safety and Infrastructural Risk issues
across the HSE Estate and projects
Act as an information resource
to management and staff on fire safety, general safety, health and welfare matters, and participate in risk assessment processes
Educational Requirements
:HETAC Level 7 qualification (NQF) in engineering, fire engineering, architecture, Health and Safety, or Building Services/Building Surve
yO
Ran equivalent qualificatio
**n
Experience Requirement**
s:Minimum of 2 years experience in a comparabl
e Fire and Safety ro
leExperience in construction and maintenance of buildings or installation/maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and heating servic
**es
Technical Experien**
ce:Fire safety risk assessment experie
nceExperience preparing and submitting fire safety certificate applicati
onsExperience conducting fire safety train
***ing
Key Skills and Competenc***
ies:Legislative Knowle
dge:Fire Services Act **** &
****Health Technical Memorandum 05 Fire Sa
fetyBuilding Control Act **** &
****Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Stand
**ards
Technical Knowl**
edge:Fire precautions, Occupational Health and Safety welfare measures and proce
duresConstruction and maintenance of buildings, equipment, services, and building regula
tionsFire precautions and health and safety measures for construction, residential buildings, hospitals, and healthcare facil
**ities
Professional S**
kills:Effective planning and organizing skills with resource management awa
renessAbility to manage deadlines and handle multiple tasks effec
tivelyStrong communication and presentation
skillsAbility to present information clearly and con
ciselyFacilitation and group management through learning pro
cessesAbility to give constructive fe
**edback
Leadership & Mana**
gement:Technical skills and ability to motivate staff in fire prevention and safety m
easuresLeadership and team management
skillsAbility to work with multi-disciplinary team
membersAwareness and appreciation of servic
**e users
IT**
Skills:Microsoft Word, Excel, Po
werPointEmail and Internet as a resea
**rch tool
Other Requ**
irements:Access to appropriate transport (role involves travel betwe
en sites)Good character and health suitable for regular and efficien
t service
Job Types: Full-time,
Fixed termContract length:
24 month
sBenefits
:FlexitimeOn-si
te parki
ngSick payAbility to commute
/relocate:Castlebar, Co.
Mayo: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work
(required)