Fire Investigator - Bukit Merah

Job Description:

• Conduct origin and cause investigation and provide technical advice to clients.
• Conduct investigation and evaluation on incidents in compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
• Responsible for writing reports and providing updates to clients within required time periods in accordance with company guidelines.
• Conduct detailed research in relation to casework of self and of others.
• Peer review reports of other Senior investigators and Principal investigator.
• Provide expert testimony for litigation matters when necessary.
• Participate in after-hours marketing activities occasionally including overseas events.
• May require travelling in Asia-Pacific regions at short notice to conduct on-site investigations.
• May require working on weekends/holidays including rapid, short notice response.
• Will require occasional flexible working with long continuous daily site attendance and report writing.
• Provide in-house training and presentations at marketing events including industry conferences.
• Attend appropriate in-house and external training events as appropriate.
• Be willing to accept training and undertake duties in other skills commensurate with the growth of AMA services generally.
• Provide training as requested commensurate with the growth of AMA services generally.
• Mentor and monitor Fire Investigators and Trainee Fire Investigators.
• Develop and contribute to industry related social media including the writing of professional and technical articles.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently required to ascend/descend ladders, stairs, ramps, etc.
• Frequently required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms.

Qualification and Experience:

• Degree or reasonable equivalent in fire investigation or related discipline(s) is required.
• A minimum of five years’ experience in fire service (including command and investigation) or in a related safety or major industry field in an investigative capacity.
• Must have given testimony as an expert witness or possess formal, suitable qualification.
• Experience and knowledge in code or regulation compliance.
• Full driving license.
• Previous experience in marine industry is an advantage.
• Previous experience and formal qualification in law is an advantage.
• Previous experience in court testimony is an advantage.
• Previous experience in dispute management is an advantage.
• Previous experience in writing of policy/procedure or training is an advantage