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
