Station Captain/ Watch Manager - Fire & Rescue Services

Make a difference every day
We are a multinational organisation with a global team of 50,000 colleagues. In the Middle East we operate in the Transport, Defence & Advisory sectors, delivering services in Asset Management, Customer Experience, Fire & Rescue and Air Navigation Services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services to fulfil our purpose to impact a better future by "Bringing National Visions to Life".

Your Opportunity
We are looking for a Station Captain / Watch Manager who will be responsible for the management and performance of station personnel in the provision of 24/7 aviation focused Rescue & Firefighting Services (RFFS), including but not limited to: the provision of ARFF services to designated airfield to the specified GACA Category, for civilian aircraft and provide SRFF services in response to incidents, including fire, rescues, building and facility emergencies, storms, flooding, motor vehicle accidents, hazardous materials release and de-contamination/clean up tasks.

The ideal candidate should have the ability to multi-task and manage various tasks, and good communication

This role is part of the Fire and Rescue Services (Aviation) department and will be based in Saudi Arabia.

Key Accountabilities

Required to be fully conversant with airport requirement documents and policies, able to demonstrate underpinning knowledge and understanding of local/international RFFS standards and regulations (GACAA/NFPA/ICAO).

Assumes the role of Incident Commander at medium-scale and protracted incidents or when required, maintaining fire service responsibility for command and control

Assumes the role of Sector Commander at large-scale and protracted incidents.

Leads/Manages the crews of all assigned vehicles or equipment in the performance of all firefighting, rescue or other required duties during a multiple vehicle deployment incident.
Directs the positioning of vehicles, the deployment of crews and equipment and manages tasks in response to emergency incidents.
Responsible for operation of their vehicle radio communications and for coordination with other emergency services vehicles
Responsible for all communication with fire control room and/or Air Traffic Control for all necessary clearances, instructions and incident information.
Assists in the ongoing mandatory competency-based fire training of fire and rescue service personnel as required, ensuring all records are maintained.
Conducts periodic tests, inspections, drills and exercises to ensure complete operational capability and readiness of the Fire and Rescue Service
Manages the daily operations, ensuring serviceability and readiness of vehicle/equipment and manpower in alignment with the airfield category.
Ensures all entries in station logbooks are correctly filed including the recording of standbys, fires, RTAs and all other incidents requiring fire service personnel and/or equipment are entered into the incident log
Supervises the management of daily station duties to maintain a clean and safe working environment, actively promoting health, safety, welfare and environmentally safe practices.
Conducts all duties in line with company and airfield standard operating procedures

Specific Requirements
Education – Twelve (12) years formal education. University Degree in a fire/rescue related subject (Desirable).
Specialized Qualifications – Applicants shall be certified competent in role and as a minimum requirement, qualified to an Aviation Rescue & Firefighting Service standard recognised by international/regional regulatory bodies such as: GACA (Essential), ICAO and/or CAA, FAA, GCAA.Certification, ProBoard or IFSAC accredited
Experience – Five-Ten (5-10) years’ experience in fire/rescue services including three (3) years as a Crew Chief or similar position. At least three (2) of the last five (3) years must have been spent in an equivalent Station Captain / Watch Manager position. Additional fire/rescue work experience may be substituted for up to two (2) years formal education in the ratio of two (2) years’ experience to one (1) years education (Essential).
Certified ‘Medically Fit’ for the role (Essential).
Languages – English Oral/Written (Essential), Arabic (Desirable).
Middle East work experience (Desirable)
Proficient in Microsoft Office work suite (Desirable).

What’s in it for you?
At Serco, our core values drive everything we do, and we believe in fairly compensating our colleagues for the value they bring to our organization. We are proud to offer a total reward package at Serco which includes:
Competitive monthly pay and allowances that are commensurate with the role and industry standards
Comprehensive medical insurance coverage and life insurance, so our employees can feel secure in their health and financial wellbeing
We recognize the importance of work-life balance, which is why we offer competitive leave benefits that exceed industry standards
We offer an annual airfare allowance to support our expat colleagues to stay in touch and visit their loved ones
We pride ourselves on providing a supportive work environment where we foster a positive Safety-First culture
We care deeply about our colleagues' wellbeing and offer access to wellbeing programs and platforms to support their physical, mental, and emotional health.
As a global organization, we offer a vast array of career paths for our employees to choose from. The scale and breadth of our organization provides our colleagues with opportunities for growth and variety in their career path, both regionally and globally.

Join Us
At Serco, we believe there is a place here for everyone. A place where you can bring your authentic self to work every day. Our workplace culture is one that embraces diversity and fosters equity, respect, and belonging for every individual. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and creating an inclusive environment that proudly celebrates the perspectives and backgrounds that each of our employees bring to work every day.

Join Serco and be part of a values-driven organization that invests in the development and well-being of its employees and offers a rewarding and fulfilling career.

At Serco, we believe there is a place here for everyone. A place where you can bring your authentic self to work every day. Our workplace culture is one that embraces diversity and fosters equity, respect, and belonging for every individual. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and creating an inclusive environment that proudly celebrates the perspectives and backgrounds that each of our employees bring to work every day.
Serco is committed to Equal Employment Opportunities and is committed to ensuring the safety of all of its employees through its Zero Harm initiative. Please visit www.serco.com/careers for more information.