Aviation Fire Safety Assistant

Consultant Security

Overview

Provide safe, reliable and efficient Rescue and Fire Fighting services.

You have:

• A minimum of high school diploma or certificate is required.
• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the operation of heavy-duty trucks is required.
• General knowledge of procedures and regulations for aero fire-fighting operations is required.
• Experience in the operations of aero fire-fighting equipment and VHF radio communication is required.
• Valid driving permit for heavy duty vehicles is required.
• Basic training in rescue and aero-rescue and firefighting services is required.
• Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required.

Contract

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Result of Service

Safe, reliable and efficient Rescue and Fire Fighting services.

Work Location

Aviation Section, Malakal

Expected duration

6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The Fire Safety Assistant will be based in Malakal and under the direct supervision of Air Operations OIC in respective air region, and supporting UNMISS Aviation operations by providing firefighting and rescue services in accordance with established rules and regulations, the fire Safety Assistant will be responsible for; a) Installation, inspection, and maintenance of UNMISS fire-fighting equipment and materials in the airfield/ helipad. b) Ensuring integrity of all fire-fighting equipment and materials at the airfield/ helipad. c) Extinguishing and suppressing all fires that may break out at or in the vicinity of the airfield by using UNMISS firefighting equipment. d) Responding to all aircraft emergencies. e) Driving and operate emergency vehicles safely and efficiently, responding to calls promptly; maintain the firefighting vehicles, ensuring they are in optimal condition. f) Assisting in conduction of the fire investigation to establish causes of fire and make appropriate preventive recommendations for future use. g) Carrying out surveys at airfields/helipads as per recommendation of UNMISS Aviation Fire Marshal. h) Keeping records of all fire-fighting equipment and materials at the airfield/ helipads and advise UNMISS Aviation Fire Marshal on improvement, replenishment and replacement of fire-fighting equipment, materials and chemicals whenever required. i) Carrying out any other duties as directed by Air Operations Officer of the Air Region. j) Driving and operate fire fighting vehicles to maintain local standby for all aircraft operations including engine start up, re-fueling/de-fueling, landings and departures, Ground engine runs. k) Driving Fire fighting vehicles to pre-determined positions and maintain active stand by for VIP movements, and during adverse weather conditions.

Qualifications/special skills

Minimum of high school diploma or certificate is required. A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the operation of heavy-duty trucks, general knowledge of procedures and regulations for aero fire-fighting operations, experience in the operations of aero fire-fighting equipment and VHF radio communication is required Valid driving permit for heavy duty vehicles is required. Basic training in rescue and aero- rescue and firefighting services.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position(s) advertised, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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