Fire Safety Engineer

PPL Dynamics; Doha; On-site; QAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned Fire Engineering professional with a decade of experience in industrial firefighting. This role involves ensuring compliance with international standards and company policies while implementing effective firefighting procedures. You will lead the inspection and maintenance of firefighting equipment, conduct essential training for employees, and oversee the design and maintenance of detection and suppression systems. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on safety protocols and emergency response strategies within a dynamic work environment. Join a team that values integrity, analytical thinking, and strong communication skills to enhance operational readiness and safety.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in an industrial firefighting role.
• Thorough knowledge of NFPA codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Implement firefighting procedures and equipment facilities efficiently.
• Inspect and maintain firefighting equipment and conduct fire drills.
• Supervise installation and maintenance of fire suppression systems.

Skills

Leadership attributes

Integrity

Analytical thinking

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Education

Fire Engineering Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Firefighting equipment standards

Detection equipment

Alarm systems

Extinguishing devices

Job description

Minimum Requirements

1. Fire Engineering Bachelor's degree or equivalent
2. 10 years' experience in an industrial firefighting role
3. Thorough Knowledge of NFPA codes and Standards
4. Expert technical knowledge in firefighting equipment standards
5. Professional technical expertise in firefighting principles and concepts
6. Leadership attributes
7. Integrity
8. Analytical thinking
9. Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

1. Ensure prompt and efficient implementation of firefighting procedures and equipment facilities in line with statutory requirements, international standards, and company policies
2. Inspect and maintain firefighting equipment, conduct fire drills, and train employees to ensure an effective firefighting system
3. Design and maintain detection equipment, alarm systems, and extinguishing devices
4. Supervise the installation and maintenance of manual and automatic fire suppression systems
5. Conduct inspections and maintain records and reports
6. Communicate emergency response procedures
7. Ensure operational readiness of firefighting systems
8. Understand foam system characteristics, specifications, and mode of operation
9. Conduct firewater pump assurance and functional testing
10. Provide expertise in emergency response