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About the Role

Maaden Barrick Copper Company (MBCC) is seeking a Firefighter to join its Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) team. This full-time position is based in Mahd adh Dhahab, Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia, and requires 0-1 years of experience. The Firefighter will be a key member of the emergency response team, responsible for protecting personnel, assets, and the environment across both surface and underground operations.

Company Values and Principles

MBCC operates based on a set of core values that guide its team members. Candidates for this role are expected to embody these principles:

• Communicating honestly, transparently, and acting with integrity.
• Exhibiting a results-driven approach.
• Delivering solutions that are fit for purpose.
• Dedicating to building a sustainable legacy.
• Taking responsibility and being accountable.
• Committing to zero harm.
• Cultivating strong and meaningful partnerships.

Emergency Response and Operations

The Firefighter's primary responsibility is to respond effectively to various emergency incidents and maintain a state of operational readiness:

• Respond to fire, rescue, hazardous materials (HazMat), medical emergencies, and other incidents across surface and underground operations.
• Perform structural, industrial, vehicle, and wildland firefighting in accordance with approved procedures.
• Participate in underground mine emergency response, rescue, and evacuation operations.
• Provide emergency standby during high-risk activities, shutdowns, confined space work, and hot work.
• Maintain readiness for shift work, standby, and emergency callouts.
• Provide First Aid/Basic Life Support (BLS) until higher-level medical care is available.

Equipment Management and Readiness

This role involves diligent inspection, operation, and maintenance of all firefighting and rescue equipment to ensure constant readiness for deployment:

• Conduct inspections of fire trucks, emergency vehicles, rescue vehicles, firefighting equipment, SCBA, and rescue equipment.
• Operate fire trucks, fire pumps, foam systems, hose lines, monitors, and portable firefighting equipment.
• Ensure all firefighting and rescue equipment remains operational and ready for deployment.
• Report equipment defects and support preventive maintenance activities.
• Inspect, clean, test, and maintain PPE and SCBA.
• Restore vehicles and emergency equipment to operational readiness following incidents.

Safety, Training, and Collaboration

The Firefighter contributes to proactive safety measures, continuous training, accurate reporting, and effective inter-departmental cooperation:

• Conduct fire prevention inspections of buildings, workshops, warehouses, fuel facilities, and underground operations.
• Support inspection, testing, and maintenance of hydrants, hose reels, portable fire extinguishers, and fire protection systems.
• Identify fire hazards and recommend corrective actions; participate in the Journey to Zero safety program.
• Participate in emergency drills, simulations, practical firefighting exercises, and pre-incident planning.
• Maintain competency in firefighting, rescue, SCBA, first aid, HazMat, and emergency response techniques.
• Complete incident reports, equipment inspection records, and accurate training documentation on time.
• Maintain effective communication with Incident Command, Control Room, Security, Medical Team, and Operations.
• Work closely with Mining, Process Plant, Maintenance, Security, Medical, and other departments during emergency response operations.
• Support emergency response contractors and mutual aid agencies when required.

Required Experience

Candidates for the Firefighter position should possess the following experience:

• 0-1 years of experience in a relevant field.