Fire Protection Site Supervisor - Sprinkler / Hydrant / Wet Systems

ACTIVE FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS SDN BHD; Iskandar Puteri; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EPF/SOCSO/EIS

Annual leave & holidays

1-year renewable contract

Job summary

ACTIVE FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS SDN BHD is seeking a Fire Protection Site Supervisor for the data centre project in Iskandar Puteri, Johor. You will supervise the installation of sprinkler, hydrant, and wet systems, coordinate pipe spools, and manage on-site subcontractors.

The role requires a diploma/certificate in mechanical/building services, 3+ years of site supervision, CIDB Green Card, and ability to read drawings. Malay/English proficiency beneficial; start by 15 Nov 2026.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services or related field
• At least 3 years' site supervision in sprinkler, hydrant, wet systems
• CIDB Green Card required or able to obtain before starting
• CIDB CSS (SKKP) certificate an advantage
• Read shop drawings and hydraulic schematics
• Experience with prefabricated pipe spools is an advantage
• English required; Mandarin a strong plus; Bahasa Malaysia an advantage
• Hands-on, able to meet tight schedules on a large site
• Able to start on 15 November 2026 or on short notice
• Must have own transport

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily installation of wet fire protection systems on the data centre project
• Supervise pipework installation including grooved/threaded joints and valves
• Coordinate prefabricated pipe spools from fabrication facility
• Manage on-site subcontractors and workers; track progress
• Ensure work follows shop drawings, method statements, and Bomba standards
• Coordinate with main contractor, client, consultants and other trades
• Prepare RFIs/WIRs, test records and QA/QC snag closure
• Witness hydrostatic tests and fire pump testing; support handover
• Enforce safety rules with Safety & Health Officer
• Report progress and material needs to management; track deliveries
• Mark up as-built information for drawings

Job description

Fire Protection Site Supervisor - Sprinkler / Hydrant / Wet Systems

Fire Protection Site Supervisor - Sprinkler / Hydrant / Wet Systems (Data Centre Project)Company: ACTIVE FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS SDN BHDLocation: Iskandar Puteri, Johor (company office at Jalan Eko Botani 3, Iskandar Puteri; project site at Persiaran Teknologi Perintis, Gelang Patah)Employment type: Full-time, regular employment contract (not project-based), initial term of 1 year, renewable; probation as per company practiceSalary: RM4,000 - RM6,000 per monthStart date: 15 November 2026 (immediate availability preferred)About UsACTIVE FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS SDN BHD is the Malaysian subsidiary of Singapore's Active Fire Protection Systems Pte. Ltd. (https://www.activefire.com.sg), a fire protection specialist established in 2001. Our parent company is registered with Singapore's BCA under ME06 Fire Prevention & Protection Systems at grade L6, the top grade, and delivers turnkey fire protection from design and fabrication (DfMA, at its own smart factory, AF Base) to installation and maintenance. It has completed 300+ projects across data centres, life sciences and industrial facilities, with data-centre clients including Google, Meta, Microsoft and AirTrunk.Newly set up in Iskandar Puteri, the Malaysian company is registered with Bomba as a Fire Safety Contractor and has just been awarded the fire protection works for a data centre project in Johor, with further projects to follow in Malaysia. You will be part of our founding team in Malaysia.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily installation of wet fire protection systems on the data centre project, including sprinkler systems (wet and pre-action where in scope), hydrants, hose reels, wet/dry risers, fire pump sets, and water storage tank connections
• Supervise pipework installation: grooved and threaded joints, welding where required, pipe supports and hangers, seismic/sway bracing where specified, valves, flow switches and alarm valve sets
• This project uses prefabricated pipework: coordinate prefabricated (DfMA) pipe spools and modules from our fabrication facility, check deliveries, plan lifting and installation sequences
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors and workers on site: daily work allocation, manpower and progress tracking, and site diaries
• Make sure work follows approved shop drawings, method statements, specifications, and Bomba and local standards
• Coordinate with the main contractor, client and consultants and with other trades (mechanical, electrical, ACMV, civil), and attend site coordination meetings
• Carry out inspections according to the ITP; prepare inspection requests (RFIs/WIRs), checklists and test records; support QA/QC with snag closing
• Organise and witness hydrostatic pressure tests and flushing, support fire pump testing and commissioning, integrated systems testing, and Bomba inspection and handover
• Enforce site safety rules (permit-to-work, working at height, lifting, hot works) together with the Safety & Health Officer
• Report daily and weekly progress, materials needs and issues to management; track material deliveries on site
• Mark up as-built information for the drawing team

Requirements

• Diploma or Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services or a related field (or equivalent working experience)
• At least 3 years' site supervision experience in sprinkler, hydrant, hose reel or other wet fire protection works
• CIDB personnel registration (Green Card) required. You must hold a valid card, or be able to obtain one before starting
• A CIDB-accredited Construction Site Supervisor (CSS) certificate (SKKP) is an advantage
• Good working knowledge of sprinkler and hydrant system installation, pressure testing and pipe support practice; able to read shop drawings and hydraulic schematics
• Data centre, mission-critical or M&E fire protection project experience is preferred; experience installing prefabricated pipe spools is an advantage
• English required (written and spoken). Mandarin (Chinese) is a strong advantage, as you will work with Chinese and Singaporean management
• Bahasa Malaysia is an advantage (for workers, subcontractors and authorities)
• Hands-on, responsible and able to work to tight schedules on a large site
• Able to start on 15 November 2026 or at short notice
• Must have own transport

What We Offer

• Monthly salary: RM4,000 - RM6,000
• Statutory contributions: EPF, SOCSO, and EIS
• Annual leave, sick leave, and public holidays as provided by law
• Working hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm, Saturday 8:00am - 1:00pm
• A regular 1-year renewable contract; hands-on experience on a hyperscale-standard data centre project, and growth with the company as it expands in Malaysia