Senior Passive Fire Protection Engineer

Jotun Middle East, India and Africa (MEIA); Riyadh; On-site; SAR 201,000 - 335,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Jotun Academy training

Career development opportunities

Team building & social activities

Job summary

Jotun Saudia Co. Ltd. in Riyadh is seeking a Senior Passive Fire Protection Engineer to manage and deliver fire engineering support on assigned projects, aimed at supporting sales wins.

You will perform take-offs, provide timely fire engineering services, and ensure regulatory compliance in coordination with Global Fire Engineering Service. The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical, Civil or Structural Engineering; 3–5 years in intumescent fire protection; fluent English; strong technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Civil / Structural Engineering.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in intumescent fire protection.
• Fluency in English – both verbal and written.
• Trained in implementing structural and fire engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for project take off/estimation for assigned Steel master and Jotachar enquiry projects on a daily basis for both hydrocarbon & cellulosic projects.
• Provide timely return of Fire Engineering services at the required quality of assigned cellulosic and hydrocarbon projects to sales and external customers.
• Coordinate with the Global Fire Engineering Service team for all the technical specifications of Steel master and Jotachar products to the Jotun sales network, ensuring technical and regulatory compliance will be followed.
• Assist sales in technical discussions to respond to customer needs and position Jotun as preferred supplier.
• Provide support to sales account responsible for winning projects by giving quick and proper analysis of the project and competition and assisting in discussions with customers.
• Preparation of Plan swift marked up drawings as and when required by project/ customers and experienced in implementing structural and fire engineering principles

Skills

Fire protection

Fluent English

Engineering principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Civil / Structural Engineering

Job description

The Senior Passive Fire Protection Engineer, will be responsible for managing and preparing, providing quality fire engineering support independently on assigned projects that will enable the sales to secure the projects. Certain defined project types shall be quality-checked by Senior Engineer or Fire Engineering Service Manager.

The position is based in Riyadh and reports to the Infrastructure Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for project take off/estimation for assigned Steel master and Jotachar enquiry projects on a daily basis for both hydrocarbon & cellulosic projects.
• Responsible for providing timely return of Fire Engineering services at the required quality of assigned cellulosic and hydrocarbon projects to sales and external customers
• Coordinate with the Global Fire Engineering Service team for all the technical specifications of Steel master and Jotachar products to the Jotun sales network, ensuring technical and regulatory compliance will be followed.
• To assists sales in technical discussions to respond to customer needs and to position Jotun as preferred supplier.
• Provide support to sales account responsible for winning projects by giving quick and proper analysis of the project and competition and assisting in discussions with customers.
• Preparation of Plan swift marked up drawings as and when required by project/ customers and experienced in implementing structural and fire engineering principles

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

We are looking for:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Civil / Structural Engineering.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in the field of intumescent fire protection industry.
• Fluency in English – both verbal and written.
• Trained in implementing structural and fire engineering principles

Personal Qualities:

• Uses a methodical and systematic approach; plans ahead, defines clear priorities and allocates resources effectively
• Creates a stable and re‑assuring work atmosphere; supports and encourages team in difficult times; is firm and reliable
• Demonstrates specialist knowledge and expertise in own area; participates in continuous professional development
• Communicates in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively
• Co‑operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information; supports others in the pursuit of team goals
• Is aware of own strengths and limitations and pursues learning and career development opportunities

We are offering:

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in‑house learning Jotun Academy.
• Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies.
• Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores.
• A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self.
• A focus on having fun together through team buildings and social activities.

POSITION INFORMATION:

Contract Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

WHO WE ARE

Jotun’s story in the MEIA region (Middle East, India and Africa) began in 1962, and has grown to include 18 legal entities committed to achieving success and growth of the Jotun Group. Throughout our history, we have focused on providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development, underpinned by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.

Jotun Saudia Co. Ltd., established in 1984, is one of the key markets within the MEIA region. With 2 production facilities, 5 warehouses and more than 450 employees, we aim to further strengthen Jotun’s position in Saudi Arabia through ambitious market growth plans that focus on innovation, efficiency and profitability.

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