Fire Protection Engineer

Whizz HR; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Whizz HR Pvt. Ltd. in Doha is seeking a Fire Fighting Engineer to plan and supervise firefighting installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance works, and to coordinate suppression-system servicing and technical reporting.

The role requires a Mechanical Engineering degree, 3+ years of relevant experience with firefighting systems (FM-200 and kitchen hood suppression) and the ability to read drawings, communicate in English, and prepare clear reports for clients and management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 3+ years of relevant project and maintenance experience.
• Experience with firefighting systems, FM-200 and kitchen hood suppression; knowledge of foam and water-mist systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise inspection, testing and maintenance of fire pumps/controllers, sprinklers, hose reels, hydrants and associated piping, valves and controls.
• Coordinate maintenance and fault investigation for FM-200, foam, water-mist and kitchen hood suppression systems and arrange specialist support.
• Supervise installation, pressure testing, flushing, testing and commissioning of sprinkler, hose reel, hydrant and fire-pump systems per drawings and procedures.
• Prepare work schedules, allocate technicians, monitor progress and respond to breakdowns and planned maintenance.

Skills

Firefighting systems

Site supervision

English communication

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

FM-200 systems

Kitchen hood suppression

Job description

Fire Fighting Engineer

Vacancies: 1 | Work location: Qatar

Role purpose: Plan and supervise firefighting installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance works; coordinate suppression-system servicing, technical reporting and corrective actions.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and supervise inspection, testing and maintenance of fire pumps/controllers, sprinklers, hose reels, hydrants and associated piping, valves and controls.
• Coordinate maintenance and fault investigation for FM-200, foam, water-mist and kitchen hood suppression systems within demonstrated competence; arrange specialist/manufacturer support where required.
• Supervise installation, pressure testing, flushing, testing and commissioning of sprinkler, hose reel, hydrant and fire-pump systems in accordance with approved drawings and procedures.
• Prepare work schedules, allocate technicians/helpers, monitor progress and attend assigned breakdowns and planned maintenance commitments.
• Review drawings and site conditions; identify defects, non-conformances and scope gaps and submit documented findings and corrective recommendations to the responsible manager.
• Apply relevant NFPA, approved project, manufacturer and Qatar Civil Defence requirements within assigned responsibilities; escal…
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal teams and support inspections and close-out of recorded observations.
• Prepare daily progress reports, service reports, test records, defect lists, material requirements and completion/handover documents.
• Support sales and estimation through verified site surveys, quantities and technical scope for defective, additional or remedial works; quotations and commitments remain subject to management approval.
• Enforce safe work practices, permits and system impairment/reinstatement controls; ensure competent personnel perform specialist suppression and electrical tasks.
• Maintain tool/equipment accountability, coach technicians and promote professional conduct and customer service.

Essential requirements

• Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, as stated in the existing JD.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant project and maintenance experience; the source JD indicates a 3–5-year experience profile.
• Demonstrated experience with firefighting systems, FM-200 and kitchen hood suppression; practical knowledge of foam and water-mist systems relevant to assigned duties.
• Ability to read drawings, diagnose operational problems, lead site teams and prepare clear technical reports and material requirements.
• Working knowledge of relevant NFPA requirements and ability to identify and escalation from approved requirements.
• Ability to communicate professionally in English with clients, consultants and site teams.

Preferred / advantageous

• Qatar/GCC firefighting project and maintenance experience and Civil Defence inspection coordination.
• Relevant manufacturer/suppression-system training and documented testing/commissioning experience.