PFP Engineer

Sigma Paints; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigma Paints Saudi Arabia, part of the PPG Group, is seeking a PFP Engineer to bridge fire protection products with structural safety. You will ensure intumescent coatings are correctly specified, tested, and applied to prevent structural collapse during a fire.

The role covers order management, compliance and certification, technical support, project estimation and site inspection to uphold quality and safety standards across demanding environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering, or Materials Science.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Fire Protection Engineering.
• Relevant Fire Specialist and Coating Inspection certifications (e.g., NACE Level 2/3, CFPS).
• Ability to work at heights and in industrial environments, Willingness to travel, Strong command of technical English for writing formal fire‑strategy reports and interacting with global certification bodies.

Responsibilities

• Order Management.
• Compliance & Certification.
• Technical Support.
• Project Estimation.
• Site Inspection & Quality Control.

Skills

Fire protection knowledge

Technical writing

Site inspection

Project estimation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering, or Materials Science

Job description

Company Overview

Sigma Paints Saudi Arabia is part of PPG Group – the world's largest paint company. We are a streamlined, efficient manufacturer who operates on the leading edge of new technologies and solutions. We develop products that protect customers' assets in some of the region's most demanding conditions and environments. It is not just our experience that enables us to anticipate and meet the challenges of the global architectural, protective, marine and packaging coatings industries – it is the unique way we operate that makes us so special. Our aim is to deliver the most effective solution by working closely with our customers and gain a greater understanding of their specific needs. In this way we are able to develop the market-leading coatings for which we are renowned.

Job Purpose

To serve as the technical bridge between high-performance coating products and structural safety. A PFP Engineer ensures that intumescent coatings are correctly specified, tested, and applied to prevent structural collapse during a fire. You are responsible for transforming complex fire safety regulations into actionable coating solutions that protect lives and assets.

Main Job Responsibilities

• 1- Order Management
• 2- Compliance & Certification
• 3- Technical Support
• 4- Project Estimation
• 5- Site Inspection & Quality Control

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering, or Materials Science.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Fire Protection Engineering
• Relevant Fire Specialist and Coating Inspection certifications (e.g., NACE Level 2/3, CFPS)
• Ability to work at heights and in industrial environments, Willingness to travel, Strong command of technical English for writing formal fire‑strategy reports and interacting with global certification bodies.