Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Attend and respond to all airport emergencies at Hamad International Airport (HIA) and Doha International Airport (DIA). Attend department-related Health & Safety meetings. Act as Operations Lead and attend ongoing business meetings with HIA Safety in the absence of the Operations Supervisor. Ensure the required Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting Category (CAT) protection level is maintained in terms of vehicles, equipment, firefighting agents, and personnel during shift hours, in compliance with QCAR 006 (as amended) and TRA instructions. Supervise and control staff leave to ensure minimum manpower availability required for compliance at both airports. Ensure availability and readiness of firefighting and breathing apparatus / rescue equipment. Ensure all Fire Department staff assigned to vehicles are certified and qualified to operate their designated vehicles. Ensure Airside Vehicle Operator Permits (AVOP) for all department personnel are valid and up to date. Ensure all employees are medically fit to perform their duties in compliance with QCAR 006 (as amended). Inform the Operations Manager of any deficiencies or shortcomings in section performance. Carry out any other tasks assigned by the competent authority (DFRD) or the Operations Manager.

Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety policies and practices, meeting and exceeding regulatory and legal requirements. Provide guidance and advice to staff regarding Health & Safety legislation and organizational policies. Conduct investigations into industrial accidents, injuries, and near-miss incidents, and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Ensure the development, review, and auditing of a comprehensive Health & Safety Policy, including:

• Risk assessments for all firefighting tasks (excluding training).
• Manual handling risk assessments.
• Working-at-height risk assessments.
• Risk assessments for the operation of all firefighting equipment.
• COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) assessments and any other required evaluations.

Perform watch duties during periods of severe manpower shortage.

Perform Senior Officer duties in accordance with the approved shift roster. Act as Incident Commander (Person-in-Charge) in the absence of the Senior Officer.

Coordinate with the Training Department to ensure all crew members attend mandatory training courses in accordance with the Red Kite system. Deliver and conduct theoretical and practical tactical firefighting training, as well as airport familiarization tours for all watches, to enhance individual skills, knowledge, and operational readiness. Monitor and follow up on response time tests on a monthly basis. Record all conducted training courses in the Red Kite system. Perform any other duties requested by the Operations Manager in support of the Training Team.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Airport Fire Fighting Services Operations Category CAT 10.
• Proficiency in the English language in accordance with QCAR 006 (as amended), ADR.OPS.B.024, and Hamad International Airport (HIA) / Doha International Airport (DIA) Manuals
• Communication Certificate issued by the Airport Operating Authority
• Required Specialized Training: Firefighter Course, Crew Leader Course, Manager Course, Supervisor Course (if available).