Process Safety Engineer

Aurora Talent; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 112,000 - 156,000; Part time

Job summary

Aurora Talent is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer (Contract) in Kuala Lumpur to manage fire protection design, loss prevention, and HSE activities for industrial and energy projects. You will lead design discussions, develop FSDP, and coordinate with M&E consultants and BOMBA for regulatory approvals.

Responsibilities include fire protection layout, detection system design, hydraulic calculations, and safety assessments such as HAZID/HAZOP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of engineering design experience in fire protection or HSE.
• Experience with fire protection hydraulics, detection, and passive protection.
• Exposure to BOMBA submissions and regulatory interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Lead fire protection design, reviews, and client coordination.
• Develop Fire Safety Design Philosophy and HSE design docs.
• Perform firewater demand, foam evaluation, and hydraulic calculations.
• Prepare layouts, specs, and passive fire protection schemes.
• Design fire and gas detection systems and diagrams.
• Review drawings and vendor docs for standards compliance.
• Coordinate with consultants for loss prevention studies.
• Support HSE studies (HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, FERA).
• Assist during construction, testing, and regulatory inspections.

Skills

Fire protection design

HSE engineering

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PIPENET

PHAST/SAFETI

SoundPLAN

Job description

Position: Fire Protection Engineer (Loss Prevention and Design Engineer)

Type: Contract

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Fire Protection Engineer to manage fire protection system design, loss prevention, and Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) engineering activities for industrial and energy projects.

Key Responsibilities

Fire Protection Engineering & Design

• Lead fire protection engineering activities and coordinate technical discussions, design reviews, and project meetings with clients and stakeholders.
• Develop Fire Safety Design Philosophy (FSDP) and HSE design documentation in collaboration with M&E consultants and relevant authorities.
• Carry out firewater demand assessments, foam system evaluations, and hydraulic calculations.
• Prepare fire protection system layouts, equipment specifications, and passive fire protection arrangements.
• Design fire and gas detection systems, including system architecture, equipment layouts, and cause-and-effect diagrams.
• Review engineering drawings, technical submissions, and vendor documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Coordinate with specialist consultants to plan, execute, review, and close out Design HSE and loss prevention studies.
• Support technical safety assessments, including HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, SIL, QRA, FERA, Hazardous Area Classification, and Fire & Gas Mapping.
• Participate in additional safety assessments such as BowTie Analysis, Gas Dispersion Studies, Safety Case Development, ALARP Demonstrations, and Human Factors Engineering.
• Review technical reports, evaluate recommendations, and monitor the implementation of identified risk mitigation measures.

Regulatory Compliance & Project Execution

• Coordinate active and passive fire protection documentation and submissions to Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia (BOMBA).
• Liaise with regulatory bodies, contractors, and project stakeholders to facilitate inspections and statutory approvals.
• Develop testing and pre-commissioning procedures for fire protection and safety systems.
• Provide technical assistance during construction, system testing, commissioning, and regulatory inspections.
• Manage third-party engineering consultants and vendors to ensure deliverables meet technical standards, project schedules, and quality expectations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from a recognised institution.
• Additional qualifications or certifications in Fire Safety Engineering would be advantageous.
• 5 years+ engineering design experience in fire protection systems, loss prevention, or Design HSE studies within chemical processing plants, oil & gas refineries, petrochemical facilities, or offshore installations.
• Practical knowledge of fire protection system design, hydraulic calculations, fire and gas detection systems, and safety engineering principles.
• Exposure to engineering applications such as PIPENET, PHAST/SAFETI, or SoundPLAN would be an advantage.