Mechanical Engineer

Fawaz Trading & Engineering Services Co; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawaz Trading & Engineering Services Co in Kuwait is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to ensure safety, efficiency, and continuous operation of water, sanitation, and fire protection systems.

You will lead preventive maintenance, troubleshoot system faults, oversee fire pumps and hydrants, and verify compliance with NFPA and local regulations. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree, has 10 years of field experience, is bilingual, and holds a Kuwait driving license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering Degree.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the related field.
• Candidates must be bilingual.
• Valid Kuwait Driving License.
• Familiarity with NFPA and international plumbing codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead preventive and corrective maintenance on plumbing and fire protection systems.
• Troubleshoot faults and leaks in water, drainage, and firefighting systems.
• Oversee servicing of fire pumps, hydrants, standpipes, and sprinklers.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA, local fire department mandates, and international plumbing codes.
• Regularly audit backflow preventers, fire alarms, and fire-rated barriers.
• Conduct fire risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for existing facility structures.
• Supervise on-site technicians and review external maintenance contractors.
• Evaluate proposed modifications or retrofits and write clear technical specifications for vendor procurement.

Education

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering Degree

Job description

Mechanical Engineer ensures the safety, efficiency, and continuous operation of a facility’s water, sanitation, and fire suppression systems. They conduct routine inspections, manage preventive maintenance schedules, troubleshoot system failures, and ensure full compliance with international safety standards and local regulations.

Skills

Responsibilities

• Lead preventive and corrective maintenance (PM/CM) operations on plumbing and fire protection systems.
• Troubleshoot faults, leaks, or pressure drops in domestic water, drainage, sewage, and firefighting systems.
• Oversee the servicing of fire pumps, hydrants, standpipes, wet/dry risers, and sprinkler or clean-agent suppression systems.
• Ensure all building operations comply with NFPA, local fire department mandates, and international plumbing codes.
• Regularly audit, test, and recertify backflow preventers, fire alarms, and fire-rated barriers.
• Conduct fire risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for existing facility structures.
• Supervise on-site technicians and review the performance of external maintenance contractors.
• Evaluate proposed modifications or retrofits and write clear technical specifications for vendor procurement.
• Candidates must be bilingual.
• Should have a valid Kuwait Driving License.
• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering Degree.
• Required minimum 10 years of experience in the related field.