Please turn on your javascript RONALD ARQUELADA - HELICOPTER LANDING OFFICER / EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM OFFICER - AL-KHAFJI JOINT OPERATIONS OIL & ENERGY (OFFSHORE & ONSHORE) - Khafji, Saudi Arabia

Experience

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HELICOPTER LANDING OFFICER / EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM OFFICER
AL-KHAFJI JOINT OPERATIONS OIL & ENERGY (OFFSHORE & ONSHORE)
Apr 2017 - Present | Khafji, Saudi Arabia

Duties and Responsibilities:
• May respond to emergency calls for specialized service such as confined spaces rescue, extrication and technical rescues that include high angle, below grade, swift water, trench and collapsed rescue.
• May respond to non-emergency calls, fire prevention Demos, etc.
• Deals with social service related areas of emergency response by assisting victims and relatives of victims of traumatic events.
• Knowledge of geography of the Plant and surrounding areas, (or the ability to quickly learn this information), including the street systems, hydrant locations, the lay-out and potentially hazardous materials or substances.
• Specialized firefighting vehicles and equipment.
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) techniques and related medical equipment.
• Uniform fire code for inspection purposes.
• Ability to make determinations as to the best course of actions for fighting fires or responding to other related emergency situations.
• Work under extremely stressful situations, day and night, which result from a fire and other emergencies, including the responsibility remaining calm and carrying out all duties with recognition of the threat to life and property.
• Work within a command structure requiring strict adherence to the following orders.
• Work in a team environment under extremely stressful situations.
• Quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and technology.
• Learn and correctly apply routine division and department policies and procedures.
• Read, comprehend, and follow simple oral and written instruction; and to understand and apply available guidelines to varied operational requirements.
• Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines.
• Demonstrate integrity, ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of assigned task.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing, with the public and

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FIRE PREVENTION OFFICER
TIBAH AIRPORTS COMPANY
Feb 2016 - Apr 2017 | Madinah, Saudi Arabia

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Responsible for the management and operation of the department’s fire prevention and public fire safety education.
• Regularly inspect buildings, facilities and aircraft ground operations for fire safety hazards.
• Prepares reports on inspections and notifies Fire Chief for any potential hazards for further action.
• Performs re-inspections to ensure hazardous situations have been rectified.
• Checks and test all fire alarm boxes and annunciator system regularly.
• Check all fire extinguishers and hose reels to ensure in proper working condition. Notifies fire extinguisher section of deficiencies.
• Performs operational checks on all hydrants.
• Reviews plans and specifications for new construction and alteration and makes recommendation regarding fire prevention and safety matters.
• Assists in preparation of fire prevention program and instructs fire department members in the importance of fire prevention.
• Conducts regular fire prevention lectures to PMIA employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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FIRE LIEUTENANT / CREW CHIEF
TIBAH AIRPORTS COMPANY
Dec 2013 - Feb 2016 | Madinah, Saudi Arabia

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Leads the crew of his assigned vehicle or equipment in the performance of all firefighting rescue or other required duties, both structural and/or aircraft.
• Directs the deployment and positioning of his crew and equipment in response to emergency call outs.
• Responsible for operation of his vehicles radio communications and coordination with other emergency services vehicles.
• Responsible for all communication with the control tower and fire control center for all necessary runway clearance and instructions.
• Activates turrets, hoses, nozzles, pumps or other equipment to expel extinguishing agent appropriate to type of fire.
• Activates ladders and turntables required for rescue or access purposes.
• Supervises the replenishment of water and agent tanks.
• Assists in the training of crew members in the correct Fire/Rescue procedures and demonstrates the use of various types of equipment.
• Performs check on assigned vehicle and equipment at commencement at shift for any malfunction of engines, transmission, gearboxes pumps, hydraulics and any other system responsible for.
• Perform minor and preventive maintenance on assigned vehicle and equipment.
• Checks fuel, oil water agent level and replenishes as required.
• Reports all vehicle and equipment malfunctions requiring workshop attention to station captain.
• Performs required duties to maintain station in a clean and orderly condition.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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ASSISTANT FIRE INSTRUCTOR / FIREFIGHTER
SAUDI ACADEMY OF CIVIL AVIATION
May 2013 - Dec 2013 | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Substitute other Fire Instructor in teaching ARFF, NFPA 1001 subjects whenever required.
• To help and assist in any exercises and scenarios both lecture and practical based sessions especially in ARFF training.
• Drive and operate fire truck apparatus, act as safety officer during ARFF fire drill and practical class and respond to medical emergencies.
• Performs a daily ARFF fire vehicle inspection to ensure operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements and notifying supervisor of needed repairs.
• Regularly refill SCBA cylinder using fixed-type compressor system and maintain the functionality of SCBA.
• Regularly handled students in everyday morning formation before and occasionally after their class.
• Perform all duties as may be assigned by the higher supervision.

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EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (STATION FIRE OFFICER)
GULF PIPING COMPANY
May 2007 - Jan 2012 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Officer-in Charge of the Emergency Response Team within the company.
• Has overall control and supervision over the ERT.
• Has overall day to day command of the ERT.
• Has full operational authority over emergency activities of the ERT.
• Call and preside at all meetings.
• Has overall management of administrative matters over the ERT.
• Has overall management of ERT gears and equipment.
• Performs monthly inspection on all built-in fire protection equipment available within the area of responsibility (Fire Hose Cabinet / Fire Extinguisher and etc.)
• Respond to all Fire Alarms within the area of responsibility. Check & Locate the activated Smoke Detectors, Fire Action Points and etc. during Fire Alarms.
• Assist & Help the Medical / Ambulance Team in an emergency medical rescue operation.
• Respond to all rescue operation at the Dry Dock / Platforms Modules / Confined Space / Yards and etc.
• Participate on all the trainings / drills conducted by the QHSE Department.
• Standby on areas where there is a high risk of flammable activity. Welding works at a paint store and etc.
• Conducts Lecture / training on basic fire dynamics, fire extinguisher, and etc. to the workers of the company.
• Conducts Lecture / training on SKED Stretcher & Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus of the brigade.
• Perform weekly physical fitness test.
• Perform other duties that the QHSE Department may assign.

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FIREFIGHTER & RESCUER
WACK WACK FIRE DEPARTMENT - PHILIPPINES
Sep 2003 - May 2007 | Mandaluyong, Philippines

Duties & Responsibilities:
• Performs inspection on vehicles, equipment, uniforms, supplies and other emergency component of the brigade.
• Responsible for the maintenance and inventory of all equipment and apparatuses.
• Respond to all forms of emergencies (firefighting, medical and rescue) within the area of jurisdiction of the brigade.
• Perform salvage operations at scenes of fire.
• Perform overhauling operations to ensure extinguishments and to prevent structural collapse.
• Conducts Tree pruning operation as part of Fire Prevention program of the brigade.
• Conducts lecture / training on basic first aid, fire dynamics, fire extinguisher and etc / implements fire prevention and protection program of the brigade.
• Conducts and coordinates fire and life safety inspection of existing properties.
• Act as Emergency Fire Appliance Driver & Operator.
• Act as driver for Ambulance (Emergency Medical Service) vehicle.
• Appointed as Team Leader in Barangay Fire and Rescue Brigade.
• Continually acquiring new skills and techniques in firefighting, medical and rescue.
• Perform immediate and efficient emergency medical care as required at the scene of an incident or during transport & report vital patient information to medical personnel.
• Participate in, and complete successfully, all trainings, re-trainings, exercises, seminars, and other similar activities.
• Maintain a high level of physical fitness.
• Perform other duties that the higher officer may assign.

Skills

Beginner Firefighting
Beginner Motors and Inverters
Beginner Rescuing
Expert Transport Activity

Languages

Intermediate English