Fire officer-Stowmarket

Stowmarket

As a Fire Officer, you and the Site Safety team will lead emergency response to site incidents and managing the scene of the incident as the Officer in Charge (OIC). The SST ensures that all equipment required for emergency response is kept up to date and maintained as per regulations and PPG requirements. The SST train the onsite Emergency Responders and that they are equipped to attend an incident.

You will report to the Site Engineering Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all EHS emergency response to site incidents and events to protect all personnel onsite, PPG assets from loss and provide protection of the environment.
• Maintain emergency response standards of competence in firefighting, COMAH Emergency actions, Rescue and Environment Protection.
• Plan, manage and carry out emergency response training exercises with Emergency Responders and PAPA team members to meet COMAH requirements.
• Carry out initial investigation for injuries and incidents. Also, if necessary, as part of a broader investigation team.
• Manage internal and external audits of the site emergency equipment, and procedures
• Carry out Risk Assessments
• Complete shutdown safety audits of all operational areas at weekends and plant shutdowns ensuring safety and security of the plant.
• Issue and accept Permits to Work for Plant and Equipment.
• Organise a range of EHS training packages.

Qualifications

• Experienced fire fighter or Emergency Responder.
• Detailed knowledge of fire fighting, rescue techniques and environmental protection gained through external fire service experience or equivalent recognized training and experience.
• Demonstrate and hold validated First Aid and basic life support skills to treat injured personnel.
• IT skills, involving the use of PC for reports, training presentations and maintenance of records.
• Flexibility regarding working hours is required as there may be the need for out of hours working dependent on priorities.
• Knowledge of the standards relating to hazardous area and installing equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres
• LGV Driving License Class C

About Us:

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.

The PPG Way

Every Single Day At PPG:

We partner with customers to create mutual value.

We are “One PPG” to the world.

We trust our people every day, in every way.

We make it happen.

We run it like we own it.

We do better today than yesterday – everyday.

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email [email protected].

PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.

Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.

Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

About Us:

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company.. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.

The PPG Way

Every Single Day At PPG:

We partner with customers to create mutual value.

We are “One PPG” to the world.

We trust our people every day, in every way.

We make it happen.

We run it like we own it.

We do better today than yesterday – everyday.

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email [email protected].

PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.

Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.