وظيفة مهندس حماية من الحرائق والسلامة لدى شركة Confidential بالدمام

JOB PURPOSE

The Fire Protection & Safety Engineer is responsible for the design review, installation oversight, testing, and maintenance of fire protection and life safety systems across Construction project sites. The role ensures full compliance with Saudi Civil Defense (SDCD) codes, NFPA standards, and project-specific fire and life safety requirements, safeguarding personnel, assets, and project continuity throughout the construction lifecycle.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review and validate fire protection system designs (fire alarm, sprinkler, standpipe, fire pump, foam, and gaseous suppression systems) against NFPA standards and Saudi Civil Defense (SDCD) requirements prior to installation.
• Oversee contractor and subcontractor installation of fire detection, suppression, and life safety systems, verifying conformance with approved drawings and specifications.
• Plan and witness commissioning, integrated testing, and acceptance testing of fire protection systems, and prepare associated test and inspection reports.
• Liaise with Saudi Civil Defense and other regulatory authorities to obtain approvals, permits, and final completion certificates for fire and life safety systems.
• Conduct routine site inspections and fire risk assessments, identifying hazards and driving corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop and maintain fire safety plans, emergency evacuation procedures, and site-specific fire prevention programs for active construction sites.
• Coordinate fire protection scope with MEP, structural, and architectural teams to resolve design clashes and constructability issues.
• Deliver fire safety inductions, toolbox talks, and emergency response drills for site personnel and subcontractors.
• Maintain fire protection system documentation, as-built drawings, test certificates, and maintenance records in line with project and regulatory requirements.
• Investigate fire-related incidents and near-misses, and report findings with corrective action recommendations to the HSE Manager.
• Support tendering and bidding teams by providing technical input on fire protection scope, specifications, and cost estimates for new projects.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Safety Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in fire protection engineering within construction or EPC environments, with exposure to large-scale projects in Saudi Arabia preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of NFPA codes, Saudi Building Code (SBC), and Saudi Civil Defense (SDCD) requirements.
• Professional certification such as NEBOSH, CFPS, or equivalent fire safety/engineering certification is preferred.
• Membership or eligibility for membership in a recognized professional body (e.g., SFPE) is an advantage.
• Proficiency in reviewing fire protection shop drawings, hydraulic calculations, and system specifications.
• Fluency in English required; Arabic language skills are an advantage.
• Valid Saudi driving license and willingness to be based on active construction sites.