A specialist in fire safety and prevention with more than five years’ experience gained working in the marine industry. Familiar with the various different classes of fire and ensuring that the appropriate types of extinguisher are available in the required area. Experienced in undertaking risk assessments with an instinct for identifying potential hazards.
CAREER SUMMARY
FIRST WATCH CC SERVICES, SOUTH AFRICA
Fire Watch – Dry Dock 2008-date
Key Achievements
• Successfully implementing a safe working environment resulting in improved fire prevention
Responsibilities
• Playing a key role as a member of the Fire Watch responsible for fire prevention and extinguishing fires within the area of work
• Conducting risk assessments and removing all combustible materials from the area prior to the commencement of work
• Identifying any potential hazards, highlighting any conditions which may cause a fire and reporting any incidents of fire
• Ensuring that flammable materials are kept away from any sources of ignition and enforcing a 30 minute cooling period after the completion of hot work
• Additionally responsible for ensuring that any holes in the area are sealed with fireproof materials
• Responding promptly and appropriately to any incidents of fire that may arise, activating the alarm, safely evacuating anybody in the area and utilising available equipment to try to extinguish fires
• Working on a number of different projects for high profile clients including:
o De Beers Marine Debmar Pacific (2013)
o Subsea 7 (2012)
o Trans Ocean (2011)
o De Beers Marine Grand Bank (2010)
o Pride South Pacific (2010)
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Professional Marine Fire Fighting (including Breathing Apparatus)
South African Fire & Medical Academy (SAFMA)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Health & Safety Representative Risk Management
Marine Fire Fighting First Aid
Counter Balanced Lift Truck / Side Shaft Modern SHEQ
Languages English and French