Luxury Hotel Fire & Life Safety Manager

Mandarin Oriental; Bandar Penawar; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & Development

MOstay program

Wellness programs

Job summary

Mandarin Oriental, Desaru Coast is seeking a Fire & Life Safety Manager to lead regulatory compliance and fire safety management for the property. You will oversee fire protection systems, emergency response planning, inspections, and training across the team.

Role requires knowledge of Malaysian fire safety laws, UBBL 1984, and BOMBA processes, with 3–5 years in similar settings. Join a luxury resort with strong emphasis on safety and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Fire Safety, Engineering, Occupational Safety & Health, or related field.
• Certified Fire Safety Officer or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in fire safety management, preferably in hotel or commercial buildings.

Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with Fire Services Act 1988, UBBL 1984, and corporate requirements.
• Act as liaison with BOMBA Malaysia for inspections, audits, and certifications.
• Ensure validity and renewal of Fire Certificate (FC) and related documents.
• Coordinate and close findings from BOMBA and Corporate inspections within required timelines.
• Ensure fire protection systems are installed, operational, and maintained (alarm, hose reel, hydrant, smoke control, emergency lighting).
• Coordinate periodic testing, inspection, and servicing per corporate and manufacturer standards.
• Maintain documentation of maintenance and certification records.
• Develop and maintain the Emergency Response Plan (ERP) in compliance with BOMBA and Corporate guidelines.
• Conduct regular fire drills and evacuations; lead coordination during incidents until authorities take command.
• Ensure clear evacuation routes and emergency signage at all times.
• Conduct mandatory fire safety training for all employees; train Fire Wardens/ERT; promote safety awareness.
• Perform regular internal fire safety inspections and risk assessments; prepare reports for management and regulators.
• Liaise with BOMBA officers during site inspections; coordinate with Engineering, Security, and external contractors for upgrades.

Skills

Malaysian fire safety laws

UBBL 1984 knowledge

BOMBA requirements

Leadership

Emergency response

Education

Diploma/Degree in Fire Safety, Engineering, Occupational Safety & Health, or related field

Certified Fire Safety Officer or equivalent

3–5 years of fire safety management experience (hotel/commercial)

Job description

Mandarin Oriental, Desaru Coast is seeking a Fire & Life Safety Manager to lead regulatory compliance and fire safety management for the property. You will oversee fire protection systems, emergency response planning, inspections, and training across the team.

Role requires knowledge of Malaysian fire safety laws, UBBL 1984, and BOMBA processes, with 3–5 years in similar settings. Join a luxury resort with strong emphasis on safety and service excellence.