Fire Marshal

POSITION SUMMARY

Swan Global W.L.L. is seeking qualified and experienced Firemen to be deployed at a major industrial fuel facility in Doha, Qatar. The selected candidates will be responsible for fire prevention, protection, and emergency response operations across depot, plant, warehouse, and office locations. This is a long-term engagement requiring highly competent professionals with a

strong oil & gas or industrial firefighting background.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

● Stand by at the designated fire station and respond immediately to alarms, operating all relevant firefighting appliances during emergency situations

● Inspect, maintain, and test portable and handheld firefighting equipment; support drills, demonstrations, and staff training sessions

● Patrol critical areas of the facility; identify and report unsafe acts or conditions; ensure continuous equipment operability

● Inspect, clean, and test firefighting apparatus and tools including hoses, fittings, hydrants, ladders, and extinguishers

● Operate radios and telephones; log and communicate status updates to facility control and focal points

● Coordinate with Civil Defense authorities as required during incidents and emergencies

● Conduct firefighting drills, practice sessions, and safety awareness talks

● Train internal fire squads in line with facility procedures and requirements

● Coordinate with Security personnel as required

● Maintain accurate logs, reports, and documentation as required

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

All certifications must be valid and current at time of deployment. Refresher training must have been completed within the last 6 months.

● Basic Firefighting Certificate — valid and current (mandatory)

● Advanced Firefighting Certificate — valid and current (mandatory)

● Basic First Aid Certificate — valid and current (mandatory)

● HAZMAT / HAZCOM Training — must be completed pre-deployment

● Confined Space Entry Certification — must be completed pre-deployment

● Refresher Training Proof — within last 6 months prior to deployment

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

● Minimum 5 years of frontline firefighting experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, fuel storage, or similar heavy industrial environments — MANDATORY

● Hands-on experience operating firefighting appliances, fire trucks, and emergency response vehicles

● Proven experience in fire prevention, inspection routines, and emergency response

● Experience conducting firefighting drills, training sessions, and safety awareness programs

● Familiarity with Civil Defense codes and local authority fire safety regulations in Qatar (preferred)

DRIVING LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Both licenses are mandatory and must be valid Qatari licenses. Costs of obtaining these licenses will NOT be reimbursed by the employer.

● Heavy Vehicle (HV) Driving License — Qatari license to operate fire trucks and heavy firefighting vehicles

● Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) Driving License — Qatari license, Manual transmission, to operate support and utility vehicles

AGE REQUIREMENT

● Candidates must be a maximum of 35 years of age at the time of initial deployment and mobilization

● This age criterion applies to all replacement staff supplied during the contract period

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Technical Skills

● Extensive knowledge of firefighting tactics, strategies, and equipment

● Competence in the use of breathing apparatus (BA) and rescue equipment including confined space rescue gear

● Ability to inspect, operate, and maintain all types of portable firefighting and fire protection equipment

● Knowledge of fire detection systems, hydrant systems, and sprinkler systems

● Ability to operate and drive fire trucks and emergency response vehicles

Physical & Medical Requirements

● Physically fit, vigilant, and capable of working in extreme heat and pressure conditions

● Must pass a comprehensive pre-deployment medical/physical examination including: CBC, FBS, ECG, VO₂Max, HbA1c, Spirometry, Lipid Profile, Kidney & Liver function, and vision/audiometry tests

● No disqualifying permanent disabilities (e.g. severe hearing loss, color blindness, prosthetics impacting duty)

● No criminal record in Qatar or abroad

● No addiction to drugs, alcohol, or other substances

Language & Communication

● English — reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills are MANDATORY

● Arabic — speaking and listening skills are preferred

● Basic computer skills — Microsoft Word, Excel, and email for reporting and documentation

UNIFORM & PPE

The following Personal Protective Equipment will be provided by Swan Global W.L.L. :

● Fire Suit — Aramid Fiber (sand color)

● Firefighting Gloves — FHR 002

● Firefighting Boots — FHR Leather

● Safety Helmet — Calisia Vulcan 102 Type B (or approved equivalent)

● Standard PPE — Coverall, safety shoes, goggles as per facility PPE matrix

● All gear customized with company logo; name tag to be visible on uniform at all times