Emergency Intervention Team

The role of a EIT Member at ES is varied and complex. They must have in depth knowledge and experience concerning emergency situations including fire, rescue and first-aid that may arise on site. The EIT Member must be ready at all times while on duty to respond to an arising emergency, working as part of a team and under the direction of his Supervisor. During all other times the EIT Member will provide guidance and assist with the training of all departments concerning emergency response and preparedness. From time to time he will also assist the Loss Prevention Team to ensure that all firefighting equipment is maintained in good order:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Key Accountabilities)

During emergencies (such as fire, gas escape, injury, rescue etc…):

• Under the direction of his Supervisor he will respond to all emergency situations and either tackle the emergency directly or provide expert guidance to the plants on how to tackle the emergency themselves.
• Support his Supervisor while he is acting as the focal point for any external emergency service that arrives on site such as Civil Defence or ambulance.
• During the emergency provide all available information and support to the emergency services or others as required.

During regular non-emergencies he shall:

• Ensure that the H&S Department emergency vehicles and equipment are serviced and available for immediate use.
• Along with his team perform routine inspections of all firefighting equipment in line with the inspection plan.
• Conduct training including emergency drills with all departments as required by the plan to prepare them for emergencies.
• Annually participate in a large scale drill in conjunction with Civil Defence.
• Assist with the management of all visits made by Civil Defence.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities (attributes) required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

• Must be physically fit – A test may be held to verify this requirement before employment.
• Must have previous experience of working as a firefighter.
• Must be able to work well within a team.

Minimum Education Qualifications (Must Haves)      Any preferred professional training (Nice to have)

Professional Experience (Must haves)                        Previous Experience/exposure Recommendations (Nice to have)

Key Performance Indicators                                      

• Number of successful fire drills conducted in the year
• No fines or complaints from Civil Defense
• Annual Civil Defense fire certificate renewed (on time)
• Successful insurance audit with no non-conformities or serious concerns raised
• Fire and rescue equipment kept in good order and available for use throughout the year
• No injuries or incidents as a result of the Intervention Team activities