Fire & Life Safety Technician - DT Addis Ababa

Job description

A Fire & Life Safety Technician is responsible for managing overall safety and risk management processes for assigned hotels to deliver a safe Guest and Member experience.

What will I be doing?

As a Fire & Life Safety Technician, you are responsible for managing overall Fire, safety and risk management processes for assigned hotels to deliver a safe Guest and Member experience. a Fire & Life Safety Technician will also be required to carry out full investigations and audit the hotel to ensure health and safety compliance. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

·         Log meter readings and make appropriate adjustments to the energy management system as required.

·         Inspect premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity (e.g. not using protective equipment).

·         Oversee installations, maintenance, disposal of substances etc.

·         Stop any unsafe acts or processes that seem dangerous or unhealthy.

·         Record and investigate incidents to determine causes.

·         Assist Fire Safety Officer for preparing daily Engineering staff briefing and assist in distributing daily work assignments with follow ups.

·         Work closely with Fire Safety Officer for all internal projects and ensures safe work practices.

·         Provide constructive feedback to all team members to ensure safe work practices, efficient operation, proper maintenance and repair to equipment.

·         Draws up regular reports, performs analysis and completes the tasks, which are entrusted to him/her and communicates with the ACE/ CE as required.

·         Inspects regularly the operation of equipment under his/her responsibility to identify and then rectify problems in conjunction with outside contractors and line staff, in consultation with the ACE/ CE as and when necessary.

·         Ensure that all engineering spaces are safe, kept clean and in an orderly manner at all times.

·         Comply with hotel and corporate SOP’s.

·         Be active member of hotel emergency response team. To ensure that each and every job is done to a high standard and that all your work is done with quality in mind.

·         Monitor all the life safety plans and make sure that it is in good functioning state.

·         Monitor all the Fire Fighting plans and make sure that it is in good functioning state.

·         Monitor all the Fire Alarm plans and make sure that it is in good functioning state.

·         Supervise the maintenance contactors FF, FA and MCV.

·         Keep an updated archive of all related documents to Fire safety.

·         Supervise the ongoing projects related to the fire safety.

·         Report daily to the Fire Safety Officer.

·         Work on continuous improvements related to your filed of expertise. 

What are we looking for?

A Fire & Life Safety Technician serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

·  Positive attitude
·  Good communication skills and people skills
·  Excellent grooming standards
·  Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations
·  Ability to work under pressure
·  Ability to work on their own
·  Experience in Health and Safety Management
·  Fire Safety Management/Risk Assessment

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

·  Degree in health and safety
·  Group training certificate
·  Fire Safety Management/Risk Assessment
·  Hospitality industry experience

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands .  Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day.  And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!