Data Center Fire Protection Engineer-Dubai

Alibaba Cloud; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Alibaba Cloud seeks a Fire Protection Engineer to oversee fire protection systems and safety compliance across sites in the Dubai region. You will drive inspections, corrective actions, training initiatives, and continuous improvement in fire safety management.

You will develop regional inspection checklists, coordinate drills, and lead incident investigations with root cause analysis. A Bachelor’s degree and 1+ year of relevant experience are required, with English proficiency and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related fire safety field.
• At least 1 year of experience in fire safety management in a large enterprise/data center.
• Strong knowledge of fire protection standards and data center fire safety.
• Familiarity with fire safety laws and standards in the region.
• Proficiency in English; Arabic or Mandarin preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and inspect fire protection systems across sites in the region; coordinate corrective actions and closure of issues.
• Develop and review regional fire safety inspection checklists and corrective action tracking.
• Deliver fire safety training to on-site personnel and organize emergency drills.
• Monitor compliance status and maintain records and reports.
• Lead investigations of fire incidents and prepare root cause analyses and preventive actions.

Skills

Fire safety knowledge

Communication skills

English proficiency

Arabic or Mandarin proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Fire Protection Engineering or related field

Job description

As a Fire Protection Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing fire protection systems and fire safety compliance across sites within the assigned region. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the safe, compliant, and reliable operation of facilities by driving inspection programs, corrective actions, training initiatives, and continuous improvement in fire safety management.

You Will

• Oversee and inspect fire protection systems and facilities across sites within the assigned region, and drive service providers or operators to complete corrective actions and achieve full closure of identified issues.
• Develop and review regional fire safety inspection checklists, acceptance criteria, and corrective action tracking mechanisms.
• Deliver fire safety training to on-site personnel and organize emergency response drills.
• Monitor and assess the fire safety compliance status of each site, and establish compliance records and periodic reporting mechanisms.
• Supervise service providers or operators in conducting fire drills according to plan, evaluate drill effectiveness, and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Lead the investigation and analysis of fire-related incidents within the region, and produce root cause analysis reports and preventive action plans.
• Review fire maintenance plans, test reports, and repair proposals submitted by service providers or operators.
• Track changes in fire safety laws, regulations, and industry standards within the assigned region, and drive timely updates and implementation of relevant standards and procedures.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above.
• Major in Fire Protection Engineering, Safety Engineering, Electrical Engineering, HVAC, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience in fire safety management within a large enterprise, data center, or similar environment.
• A solid understanding of fire protection standards and technical knowledge relevant to the data center industry, including building fire protection, fire protection systems, evacuation and escape, and fire incident investigation.
• Familiarity with applicable fire safety laws, regulations, and technical standards in the relevant country or region. Recognized fire protection certification(s) in the relevant country or region will be an advantage.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to proactively drive completion of day-to-day fire safety tasks.
• Working proficiency in English, together with proficiency in Arabic or Mandarin Chinese, is preferred.