Fire and Life Safety Manager

Four Seasons

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture. 

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Bangkok are located along the Chao Phraya River, one of the world’s most famous urban waterways, Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Bangkok at Chao Phraya River is part of a dynamic new riverside development that includes 299 guest rooms and suites, vibrant restaurants and bars, as well as a 73-storey tower with 366 private residences. Spanning 9 acres with lush courtyards, exceptional river views, and complemented with convenient connections to all that the city of Bangkok has to offer, Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok Chao Phraya will offer an atmospheric urban resort experience for both international and regional travelers.

At Four Seasons we consider life and work to be richer when we truly connect with the people and the environment around us. 

Our family members are masters at their crafts – a gardener can become an artist, a manager a conductor, a chef an inventor. We look for employees who share the Golden Rule: people who, by nature, believe in treating others as we would have them treat us. We look for our people to characterize a shared passion for excellence and to infuse that enthusiasm into everything they do.

About Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Bangkok Chao Phraya

We are excited to share that a new Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences in Bangkok is expected to open soon. 

Located along the Chao Phraya River, one of the world’s most famous urban waterways, Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Bangkok at Chao Phraya River is part of a dynamic new riverside development that includes 299 guest rooms and suites, vibrant restaurants and bars, as well as a 73-storey tower with 366 private residences. 

Spanning 9 acres with lush courtyards, exceptional river views, and complemented with convenient connections to all that the city of Bangkok has to offer, Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok Chao Phraya will offer an atmospheric urban resort experience for both international and regional travelers. 

About Four Seasons

Founded in 1960, Four Seasons continues to define the future of luxury hospitality with extraordinary imagination, unwavering commitment to the highest standards of quality, and the most genuine and customized service. Currently operating 109 hotels and private residences in major city centers and resort destination in 43 countries, and with more than 60 projects in development, Four Seasons consistently ranks among the world’s best hotels and most prestigious brands in reader polls, traveler reviews and industry awards.

As the leader in branded residences since 1982, Four Seasons currently operate 38 residential properties around the world and 80% of the projects in our pipeline contain a residential component.

What You Will Be Responsible For

Key Knowledge

  • Excellent communication skills and a proper command of the language necessary to convey ideas
  • Effective inter-departmental communication, listening skills and influencing strategies
  • Possessing a go-getter attitude and a drive to get things done with quality and within the stipulated timeline
  • Willingness to work in highly collaborative atmosphere and within a team via in-person or on FS apps
  • Attention to detail and solid organizational skills, familiarity with a team functioning, project planning tools and processes
  • Awareness about the latest in the world of luxury business and appetite for knowledge

Key Functions

  • Supervises engineering and/or specialist contractors in conducting testing of Fire and Life Safety systems in compliance with corporate and local regulations.
  • Maintains all records of the systems and equipment maintenance.
  • Documents the system testing and maintenance with standard corporate logs/checklists. 
  • Ensure valid authority certificates are in place and up-to-date.
  • Conducts Fire and Life Safety training for all new employees.
  • Conducts refresher training periodically to reinforce safety awareness.
  • Promotes safety awareness to Hotel and Residences employees.
  • Establishes and reviews onsite work permits rules and regulations and reviews in Fire and Life Safety aspect.
  • Conducts inspection of onsite constructions and/or renovations to assess any potential risks and assure necessary Fire and Life Safety measures are in place. 
  • Regularly follows up, meets and discusses with concerned parties/authorities regarding Fire and Life Safety inspections requirements in compliance with corporate and local regulations.
  • Undertakes any reasonable tasks and secondary duties as directed by Director of Engineering and management and Security.
  • Ensures training and performance the “Fire and Emergency Response Team” is maintained at high standard, including “Hands on” use of all relevant firefighting equipment.
  • Organizes with Bangkok Fire and Rescue Department on necessary participation of the properties fire training, drill, and evacuation.
  • Ensures the fire drills and evacuation are effectively carried out in accordance with corporate guidelines and local regulations. 
  • Maintains records of all fire trainings, drills, and evacuations, including recommendations for improvement.
  • Initial detailed familiarization of the properties fire and smoke compartmentation requirements. 
  • Supervise and monitors any breaches in the requirements and composes written report within 24 hours. 
  • Follows up and reports on the corrective measures.
  • Ensures all Fire and Life Safety signage are illuminated or otherwise, are properly maintained.
  • Ensures fire doors are unlocked and/or their access control are working at all times, immediately arranges necessary rectification and files report of the incident. 
  • Conducts initial reviews of manual and subsequently identifies any deviation from the listed requirements.
  • Recommends action needed and carries out such remedial works when instructed.
  • Monitors and reports in writing on remedial actions, including planning, Schedule.
  • Ensures the Fire response procedures in Crisis Management guideline is up-to-date, informs and coordinates with concerned parties of any issues impact on functions.

OPERATIONAL RELATE WITH HOTEL ENGINEER 2 DAYS WEEK / RESIDENCES ENGINEER 2 DAYS WEEK

  • Ensure visual inspection of fire protection system like Fire pump, Fire Extinguishers, Stairwell Air pressure & Fire alarm system along with signages are in working condition and log completed.
  • Create schedule for Fire alarm testing ensuring that all systems are working correctly. Incase, of any issues, raise to Engineering and liase till fixed.
  • Ensure regular maintenance of Fire Man Lift and homing happens as per procedure.
  • Take rounds of Fire Exits to check incase of any blockades or dark areas or cleanliness with appropriate signages.
  • Safety Precaution, Ensure all systems are live, lockout procedures should be followed and proper checks should be performed to ensure the equipment is safe for work.
  • All protective equipment is in working order ready to wear uniforms.
  • All safety procedures should be followed and only authorized and properly trained personnel should perform the work. Manufacture’s documentation should be always be consulted before performing any activities.

OPERATIONAL RELATE WITH SECURITY 1 DAY WEEK

  • Conduct Fire and Life Safety briefing for all Security on duty and Emergency Response Team
  • Conduct refresher briefing periodically to reinforce safety awareness.
  • Coordinate with Security to promote Fire and Life Safety awareness for all employees.
  • Ensure Security regularly follow up, meet and discuss regarding Fire and Life Safety patrolling requirement in compliance with corporate and local regulations in daily basis.
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