Specialist, Fire & Safety (Emiratised Role) Dubai

Role Overview

Specialist, Fire & Safety (Emiratised Role) at First Abu Dhabi Bank, Dubai.

Company Overview

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the largest bank in the UAE and one of the world's largest and safest financial institutions. FAB offers a comprehensive range of personal and private banking services, including credit cards, Islamic banking, investments, loans, and mortgages. The organization is committed to excellence and innovation in providing top-tier financial solutions to clients globally.

Role Purpose

Ensure all FAB branches and buildings maintain valid fire safety and security approvals from Civil Defence and relevant regulatory authorities in a timely manner, and coordinate all related compliance activities, vendor management, and operational support.

Key Responsibilities

Fire Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all FAB premises maintain valid Civil Defence safety certificates and renew them before expiry.
• Coordinate security system inspections and approvals from relevant police authorities before Civil Defence certificate expiry dates.
• Maintain and update MIS records related to Civil Defence certificates and monitoring system certificates.
• Liaise with Civil Defence and other regulatory authorities to ensure compliance with the latest fire safety and security regulations.
• Arrange and monitor inspections required for approvals and certifications.
• Obtain necessary police and Civil Defence approvals required for the operation of bank premises.

Vendor & Contract Management

• Manage contracts related to Fire Alarm and Fire Fighting equipment.
• Ensure service providers perform scheduled maintenance and inspections.
• Monitor vendor performance and compliance with service agreements.
• Ensure all locations have valid Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC) and required certifications.

Operational Support

• Support premises and facilities teams in obtaining approvals and clearances for fit-out projects.
• Ensure all FAB locations are equipped with up-to-date Fire Alarm and Fire Fighting systems.
• Ensure preventive maintenance activities are completed on schedule.
• Assist with cost-saving initiatives related to Fire & Safety operations.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.

Financial Management

• Ensure timely processing of all Civil Defence and Police-related payments.
• Reconcile payments with the Accounts team to avoid discrepancies.
• Ensure all Civil Defence-related payments are processed through the FAB Administration Department Corporate Credit Card.

Decision-Making Authority

• Make decisions related to Civil Defence and Police renewals in coordination with the Premises team and other relevant stakeholders within the bank.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
• Zero to 2 years of experience dealing with local authorities, particularly Police and Civil Defence entities.
• Knowledge of local safety and security regulations is mandatory.
• Working knowledge of both Arabic and English.

Skills & Competencies

• Fire Safety Management
• Civil Defence Compliance
• Regulatory Coordination
• Facilities and Premises Management
• Vendor Management
• Contract Administration
• Stakeholder Management
• MIS Reporting
• Process Improvement
• Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving
• Communication Skills
• Arabic and English Language Proficiency