Application Engineer - Passive Fire Protection.

Morgan Advanced Materials; Al Taweelah; On-site; AED 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global materials company in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced professional for fire protection engineering, focusing on system design and certification. The candidate should have a strong engineering background with at least 5 years in fire protection applications. Responsibilities include providing technical support, conducting fire tests, and collaborating with certification bodies to ensure compliance with standards. This is a full-time position with comprehensive responsibilities across multiple domains.

Qualifications

• 5-6 years of comprehensive experience in fire protection application sectors.
• Experience in third-party certification and liaising with certification bodies.
• Deep understanding of applicable fire test standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for fire protection system design.
• Collaborate with external certification bodies for project-specific design.
• Conduct fire testing programs and analysis.

Skills

Technical support

Fire protection design

Problem resolution

Market understanding

Logistics support

Education

Engineering degree

Material science or chemical background

Job description

Overview

Morgan Advanced Materials is a business rich in history and innovation. Founded in the UK in 1856, we have grown into a global organisation with 70 sites in 18 countries. Our model to serve our customers where they need us has led to a diversified product range using our unparalleled expertise in ceramic and carbon materials, which we exploit to solve difficult problems for our customers across a diverse range of markets.

We are a purpose driven organisation. Our purpose is to use advanced materials to make the world more sustainable and to improve the quality of life. We deliver on that purpose through the products that we make, and the way that we make them.

The Thermal Ceramics division designs, manufactures and installs a broad range of thermal insulation products that significantly reduce energy consumption and emissions in a variety of high temperature processing applications. Our product offering is extensive and covers application needs from Industrial to Commercial markets.

Key Figures: Revenue £1,100.7m (2024), ~8,000 employees, manufacturing in 20+ countries, and a global customer portfolio. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK. Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index.

Responsibilities

Main Accountabilities:

• Technical Support and Engineering Solutions:
  • Provide technical support to the sales function for the design and development of fire protection systems.
  • Serve as the technical reference for engineering solutions within the fire protection field in ME.
  • Liaise directly with customers to engineer fire protection systems, utilizing knowledge of tested solutions
• Professional and Ethical Approach:
  • Exhibit a professional and ethical approach in providing high-quality technical reports for technical solutions.
  • Ensure compliance with Morgan Ethics values in the use of fire test and certification portfolio.
• Certification and Testing Management:
  • Collaborate with external certification bodies, providing technical data, calculations, and fire test evidence for project-specific design acceptance.
  • Support the Fire Protection Certification portfolio, ensuring current certifications and timely renewal/replacement of expiring certifications.
• Fire Testing Program:
  • Contribute to the external fire testing program, including design and technical drawings, material supply logistics, sample installation supervision, and technical problem resolution.
  • Conduct post-test inspections and analysis of fire test outcomes.
• Technical Analysis and Reporting:
  • Provide analysis of fire test outcomes to advise clients on product utilization and design solutions.
  • Prepare and present technical presentations for internal and external stakeholders, including training programs and detailed application-specific analyses.
• Share technical knowledge within the global Fire Protection group, sharing information between regions and improving the level of knowledge globally.
• Market Understanding and Strategic Planning:
  • Monitor competitive movements and understand implications for technical development.
  • Support the strategic planning process by providing input on market developments and proposing technical actions needed to respond.
• Sales and Marketing Support:
  • Support the sales and marketing process as a source of technical expertise at meetings, events, and conferences.
  • Represent the company in technical/standards development committees and liaise with certification bodies.
• Logistics and Planning:
  • Provide logistics support in planning and executing both local and global fire testing.
  • Support third-party certification.

Qualifications

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• An Engineering degree with preferably (not mandatory) with material science/ chemical background
• Established comprehensive experience in fire protection application sectors at least for 5-6 years.
• Experience in third party certification and liaising with providers of such scenes
• Deep understanding of applicable fire test standards and regulatory codes in key regions/industry sectors.
• Experience in handling fire test processes and proven knowledge of design solutions meeting performance requirements.
• Credibility with external and internal stakeholders.
• Understanding of competitor offerings' strengths and weaknesses.
• Work collaboratively with global Fire Protection team.
• Develop a working knowledge of the practical application of all PFP products and systems to enable onsite applicator training.