Fire Safety Engineer

Client of Eram Talent; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Eram Talent seeks a seasoned Fire Protection Engineer to lead reviews, assessments, inspections and field verifications for complex facilities in Saudi Arabia. You will ensure compliance with SBC, NFPA, IFC and Civil Defense standards while coordinating with Projects, Facilities, contractors and authorities.

The role requires 6+ years’ experience, a related engineering degree and relevant certifications. Saudi driver's license is expected; a local presence in Jeddah preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of professional experience in fire protection engineering, fire systems engineering, fire prevention, or fire & life safety compliance.
• Experience with SBC, NFPA, IFC and preferably Saudi Civil Defense requirements.
• Experience reviewing fire protection designs, technical drawings, specifications, inspection reports, testing documents, and compliance records.
• Valid Saudi/GCC driver's license or valid driver's license as applicable.
• Fire safety certifications such as CFPS, CFPE, CFAITMS, CWBSP, NICET, IFE, or equivalent are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fire and life safety engineering reviews, assessments, inspections and field verifications.
• Review fire safety requirements for new construction, renovations, research facilities, high-hazard areas and fire protection systems.
• Coordinate with Projects, Facilities, contractors, consultants, Fire & Emergency Services and other stakeholders to resolve fire safety issues.
• Provide technical assurance for ITM of fire protection systems and monitor corrective actions.
• Participate in testing, commissioning, acceptance and functional verification of fire alarms, suppression systems, smoke control, passive fire protection, fire doors, barriers and egress systems.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline

Job description

Responsibilities

Conduct fire and life safety engineering reviews assessments inspections and field verifications Review fire safety requirements for new construction renovations research facilities high-hazard areas and fire protection systems Ensure compliance with SBC NFPA IFC KAUST requirements and Saudi Civil Defense requirements Conduct fire risk assessments inspections system verification and compliance checks and recommend corrective actions Review and maintain fire safety documentation drawings test certificates inspection records ITM records and deficiency closure evidence Coordinate with Projects Facilities contractors consultants Fire amp Emergency Services and other stakeholders to resolve fire safety issues Provide technical assurance for Inspection Testing amp Maintenance ITM of fire protection systems and monitor corrective actions Participate in testing commissioning acceptance and functional verification of fire alarms suppression systems smoke control passive fire protection fire doors barriers and egress systems Support investigations of fire incidents unwanted alarms system failures and impairments including root cause analysis and corrective actions

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Fire Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. Minimum 6 years of professional experience in fire protection engineering, fire systems engineering, fire prevention, or fire & life safety compliance. Experience with fire protection system inspection, testing, commissioning, and compliance. Strong knowledge of SBC, NFPA, IFC, and preferably Saudi Civil Defense requirements. Experience reviewing fire protection designs, technical drawings, specifications, inspection reports, testing documents, and compliance records. Experience with deficiency management, corrective actions, and closeout. Experience working in complex environments such as universities, research facilities, industrial facilities, healthcare, mixed-use communities, or large campuses. Valid Saudi/GCC driver's license or valid driver's license as applicable. Fire safety/protection certifications such as CFPS, CFPE, CFAITMS, CWBSP, NICET, IFE, or equivalent are preferred.