Senior Fire & Safety Engineer - Data Centre Projects

HR Exchange Pte. Ltd.; Seremban; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HR Exchange Pte. Ltd. in Malaysia is seeking a Fire & Safety Engineer to join our client’s data centre site in Seremban/Senawang, Negeri Sembilan.

The role focuses on reviewing designs, coordinating procurement, supervising installation, and ensuring the readiness of fire protection and fire alarm systems. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with 5+ years in fire engineering for MEP construction, and will manage testing, commissioning, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Fire Engineer/Fire Protection Engineer in MEP construction projects.
• Experience in high-rise buildings, data centres, hospitals, or commercial projects is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of fire fighting and fire alarm systems.
• Willingness to work in Seremban/Nilai, Negeri Sembilan.

Responsibilities

• Review fire protection design documents, calculations, and specifications for compliance with project requirements and applicable codes.
• Support procurement activities including material submittals, vendor coordination, delivery tracking, and material control.
• Supervise and coordinate on-site installation of fire protection systems to ensure compliance with approved drawings and schedules.
• Prepare and review shop drawings, method statements, ITPs, and technical submissions for approval.
• Monitor work progress and prepare daily or weekly status updates, highlighting risks, constraints, and follow-up actions.
• Support inspections, testing, and commissioning of fire alarm and firefighting systems.
• Verify that all test records, reports, and technical documentation are complete and properly maintained.
• Prepare handover documentation including as-built drawings, O&M manuals, and closeout documents.
• Ensure quality, compliance, and readiness of systems such as sprinkler, hydrant, fire pump, and fire alarm systems.
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and authorities where required.
• Reports to the Operations Manager.
• Perform any other duties assigned by Management.

Skills

Fire protection knowledge

Reading drawings

Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

HR Exchange Pte. Ltd. in Malaysia is seeking a Fire & Safety Engineer to join our client’s data centre site in Seremban/Senawang, Negeri Sembilan.

The role focuses on reviewing designs, coordinating procurement, supervising installation, and ensuring the readiness of fire protection and fire alarm systems. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with 5+ years in fire engineering for MEP construction, and will manage testing, commissioning, and