Fire Chief at Egbin Power Plc

EGBIN POWER PLC, Lagos is one of the biggest additions to the electricity industry in Nigeria. Often seen as the biggest single generating power station in Black Africa, it was built to meet the every rising demand for electricity in Lagos and its environs.

Before the construction of the Egbin Power Plc, Lagos, the Ijora Power Station which is reputed as the oldest power generating plant in the country was the main source of electricity supply around.Job Summary

The Fire Chief provides strategic leadership in safeguarding personnel, high-value assets, and the environment through the design and execution of a world-class emergency response framework and a culture of proactive fire prevention.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Operational Leadership: Directing fire suppression, hazardous material mitigation, rescue operations, and driving culture change.
Command & Control: Acting as the highest authority at emergency scenes to ensure firefighters and public safety.
External Coordination for Emergency Planning: Coordinate with external agencies (e.g., Lagos State Fire Service, Federal Fire Service or neighbouring industrial plants) for mutual aid.
Administration & Budgeting: Managing sectional budgets, purchasing equipment, and ensuring all apparatus is in working order.
Personnel Management: Recruiting, training, supervising, and evaluating staff and volunteers.
Compliance & Policy: Developing policies in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Investigation & Reporting: Conducting Root Cause Analysis (RCA), maintaining incident records, and reporting to government officials.
Community Education: Implementing the company's fire safety education programs.
Emergency Response Plan (ERP) Development and conducting regular Emergency Response Drills and Tabletop exercises.
Undertake a Data Protection Impact Assessment as applicable to curb the risk during data processing operations.

Education and Work Experience

Candidate must possess a B.Sc. or HND in Science, Engineering, or a related discipline, along with a valid NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.
Minimum of five (5) years post-qualification experience.
Rescue and Firefighting Certificates
NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management or NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety, preferably.
Proficient in first aid and CPR Techniques.
Experience in high-hazard industrial environments,s such as Power Plants or an Oil & Gas environment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Working knowledge National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards.
Proficiency in Incident Command System (ICS) protocols.
Ability to effectively operate a variety of fire and emergency response equipment, as well as a deep knowledge of Fixed Fire Protection Systems (sprinklers, FM-200, hydrants) and Fire Apparatus (trucks/pumps)
Ability to multitask
Demonstrates written and oral communication skills
High degree of discretion in dealing with confidential information
Familiarity with Microsoft Office