Breathing Air Technician

Job Description

United Safety is looking to hire a Breathing Air Technicians for our Operations in Qatar.Job Summary: This generalist position includes assisting United Safety Senior Site Coordinator with the implementation of operating companies (clientele) occupational health & safety standards and industry recommended practices. This is achieved through and by United Safetys policy, standards, procedures and management direction. This is conducted in a variety of environments in the upstream, midstream and downstream petroleum industry, including refinery, chemical, upgrader, power generation, plant turnaround and construction projects.Major responsibilities, include but not limited to:

• Under the direction of the General Foreman assists in planning, organizing and controlling required activities with on-site client representative(s) for plant and construction.Including: identifying and implementing client & company site specific requirements; obtains consensus for the planning and implementing of contingencies, rescue and required daily work activities; coordinates and accounts for the deployment of company personnel and equipment; inspections & tests plans, equipment & systems ongoing to ensure operational readiness.
• Under the direction of the General Foreman, assists in ensuring installation and dismantling (deploying) of various safety equipment.This includes: transporting equipment within the worksite; strategically placing required equipment including: gas detection systems, barriers and signs.
• Under the direction of the General Foreman, assists in operating and ensuring function, operational readiness of various equipment and gas testers to ensure response quality. Including: electronic and tube type gas detectors & systems, cellular and two-way radio systems and various small hand tools.
• Under the direction of the General Foreman, assists in ensuring company equipment is inspected and tested a minimum of twice per shift.Including: following maintenance standards, evaluating equipment condition, keeping accurate documentation, function testing equipment, performing disassembly, reassembly, cleaning, disinfecting in accordance with company procedure (QA/QC personnel).

Essential Tasks and Objectives:

• Conduct Job Observations
• Risk & Hazard Identification
• Incident/Accident Reporting
• Provide leadership
• Ensure ongoing operational readiness of all Equipment
• Assist Safety Watch Lead with all their duties through demonstration, coaching and inspecting.
• Assist the Senior Site Representative in the evaluation of personnel
• Assists the Senior Site Representative as required in the placement of Safety Watch and Safety Watch Leads while the Senior Site Representative is in meetings.
• Actively Participates in Pre-job / Tailgate Meetings / Contractor Foremans Meetings
• Assists the Senior Site Representative in conducting Daily USL Safety Meetings
• Provides site tours for Safety Watch.
• Under the guidance and direction of the Senior Site Representative, oversees the work performed by the Gas Testers:
• Contractor Liaison
• Actively supports and works with Senior Site Representative under the direction of the Safety Specialist or United Safety Operations Manager

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Problem Solving
• Effective Communication (verbal and written).
• Strong Interpersonal Skills
• Safety Practice
• Solid working knowledge of Confined Space & Fall Protection Policies and Procedures in the SOP
• Must establish good working relationship with clients
• Effective motivational leadership skills which includes: mentoring, coaching, motivation and communication
• Ability to understand and comply with USL Privacy Policy
• Understands USL Working Alone, Violence and Harassment Policy and Procedures
• Understands relevant OH&S regulations and codes

Only submit your application if you meet the core requirements expressed above.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Keyskills :
barriers gas detection systems confined space fall protection policies gas testers oh s regulations

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