Principal Fire Protection Engineer (Certified NFPA)

KBR; Al Khobar; Vor Ort; SAR 350.000 - 550.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

KBR in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Principal Fire Protection Engineer (Certified NFPA) with extensive experience in fire protection and fire & gas detection for medium to large oil, gas, and infrastructure projects. You will lead design activities from conceptual through detailed design stages, ensuring compliance with NFPA standards and safety objectives.

The role requires a minimum of 15 years in engineering, a relevant Bachelor’s degree, and strong English communication.

Qualifikationen

• 15+ years of relevant engineering experience in Oil & Gas, hydrocarbons or infrastructure.
• Bachelor degree in Chemical/Mechanical/Fire Engineering or related field.
• Proficient in English, strong communication skills, and familiarity with NFPA standards.

Aufgaben

• Develop fire water and foam water design basis reports and PIDs for protection systems.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and 3D mapping studies as part of fire protection design.
• Prepare Fire & Gas philosophy, detection layouts, and safety equipment data sheets.
• Review safety studies and participate in risk assessments and design reviews.

Kenntnisse

P&ID/PFD development

Hydraulic calculations

Equipment sizing

NFPA standards

English communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor of Science in Chemical/Mechanical/Fire Engineering

Tools

Pipenet

Elite

Jobbeschreibung

Title: Principal Fire Protection Engineer (Certified NFPA)

Overall Summary Technical Advisor Fire Protection, Fire & Gas detection, Process Safety studies with experience in the design of Fire Protection system, Fire & Gas detection system, Process Safety Studies, utilities and offsite facilities at the conceptual, FEED, or detailed design stage of medium to large size projects. Knowledge of process safety & Fire engineering practices, economics principles, calculation methods, international standards, codes, specifications, and procedures. Minimum 15 years’ experience in Oil & Gas, Hydrocarbons, and/or Infrastructure industries. Excellent communication skills required.

Duties and Responsibilities

Minimum 15 years of experience in Engineering companies for design of upstream Oil and Gas Plant facilities and Petrochemical Facilities. Develop fire water basis of design report, fire water and foam water demand calculations. Prepare P&IDs for Fire water network, Foam water system, Fire water pumps & tanks and Fire water coverage layouts, Fire hazardous area layouts, Electrical area classification layouts, Fire risk area drawings, Prepare Fire protection equipment data sheets & specifications, Safety equipment data sheets & Specifications and Fire hazardous equipment schedule. Perform Steady State Hydraulic calculations & Transient analysis for Fire water network, Foam water system and Water spray system. Preparation of Fire & Gas Philosophy, Fire & Gas detection layouts, Block diagram, Cause and Effect diagrams and 3-D Mapping studies. Preparation of Emergency escape routes, Safety sign layouts, Safety shower layouts and Safety equipment layouts (SCBA, SABA, windsocks, extinguishers). Prepare Third party scope of Works such as EIA, PHA etc., technical bid evaluations, review vendor non-material requisitions. Participating and reviewing reports for safety studies like PrHA, HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, LOPA, BRA, QRA, Consequences modeling and prepare actions close outs. Prepare MTOs and Construction scope of work documents. Attend the 3D model reviews. Develop process safety discipline budgets and review proposals with estimate manhours.

Key Interactions

Project Management Discipline Managers Team Leader Client.

Qualifications & Years of Experience

Minimum Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Mechanical, Fire Engineering, or related field, and a minimum of 15 years of relevant engineering experience.

Key Skills & Technical Competencies

Sound knowledge of basic engineering principles, P&ID/PFD development, hydraulic calculations, equipment sizing, safety devices Experience in Hydraulics Software (e.g. Pipenet, Elite) Strong written and verbal communication abilities to work both within a team and independently. Handle Work Group Leader activities. Familiarity with the International Fire Code, NFPA Standards, Saudi Aramco engineering standards and procedures and Saudi Building Code. Ability to handle responsibility and complete projects within schedule. Must be proficient in English, oral and written. Excellent technical presentation skills required.

Preferred relevant Registration / certifications

Such as Professional Engineer (P.E), CFPS, HAZOP, Functional safety and SCE. Certified NFPA & Registered PE KBR - Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.

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