Sr. Engineer HSE - Fire Prevention - alfanar Electric

alfanar Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and construction firm in Riyadh seeks a Fire Systems Maintenance Engineer to ensure the reliability and compliance of fire detection and suppression systems. The role involves providing technical support, conducting inspections, and ensuring adherence to safety codes and standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Safety Engineering and 4-6 years of relevant experience. This position offers opportunities for growth in a dynamic engineering environment.

Qualifications

• 4 to 6 years of experience in fire systems maintenance engineering.
• Ability to provide technical support and conduct inspections.
• Strong understanding of fire safety codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for maintenance of fire systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety codes and standards.
• Coordinate with teams on fire systems activities.

Skills

Safety Awareness and Compliance

Safety Reviews and Inspections

Education

Bachelor Degree in Safety Engineering or Any relevant field

Job description

Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, we operate construction and manufacturing businesses, design & development centers and a host of facilities in the Middle East and other countries.

Alfanar is involved in:

• Electrical, Electromechanical and Civil Engineering Construction
• Manufacturing and Marketing Electrical Construction Products
• Allied Engineering Services

Our Main Divisions:

• alfanar electric
• alfanar Construction
• alfanar Building Systems

alfanar electric is the industrial arm of alfanar, manufacturing a variety of low, medium and high voltage electrical construction products.

alfanar electric operates industries in:

• Riyadh and Jubail, Saudi Arabia
• Dubai, UAE
• London, UK

alfanar has a development and engineering center in Chennai, India.

Industrial Complex, Riyadh

The center of alfanar’s industrial activities is alfanar Industrial Complex situated in the Third Industrial Zone on Al-Kharj Road, Riyadh.

Spread across 700,000 square meters, the Complex houses alfanar’s facilities.

The Complex has a comprehensive infrastructure including a data and communication center as well as a commercial zone.

Job Purpose

To ensure the reliability, availability, and compliance of fire detection, alarm, and suppression systems through effective maintenance engineering, inspections, testing, and technical support, in accordance with approved standards, codes, and safety requirements.

Key Accountability Areas

Fire Systems Maintenance Engineering

• Provide technical support for preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance of fire detection, alarm, and suppression systems.
• Review maintenance procedures and ensure fire systems are maintained in accordance with approved standards and manufacturers’ recommendations.
• Support troubleshooting of fire system faults and recurring failures.

Inspection, Testing & Commissioning Support

• Support inspection, testing, and functional verification of fire protection systems.
• Review inspection and test reports to verify system performance and compliance.
• Support commissioning and re-commissioning activities following modifications or repairs.

Fire Protection Compliance

• Ensure fire systems comply with applicable fire and life safety codes, standards, and local authority requirements.
• Support internal and external audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews.
• Assist in closing non-conformities related to fire systems and protection measures.

Reliability & Risk Prevention

• Identify system weaknesses and potential fire protection risks.
• Recommend technical improvements to enhance system reliability and availability.
• Review changes in equipment, layouts, or processes for fire system impact.

Documentation & Records

• Maintain technical records related to maintenance, testing, deficiencies, and corrective actions.
• Prepare technical reports, drawings, and system documentation as required.

Coordination & Technical Support

• Coordinate with Maintenance, HSE, Engineering, and external service providers on fire systems activities.
• Provide technical guidance to technicians during maintenance and fault-finding activities.

Continuous Improvement

• Support improvement initiatives related to fire systems maintenance practices.
• Contribute to updating maintenance checklists, procedures, and technical guidelines.

Role Accountability

HR Proficiency

• Ability to obtain updated soft and technical skills related to the job.

Delivery

• Perform the planned activities to meet the operational and development targets as per delivery schedules.
• Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time.
• Provide a periodic report formatted by detailing the deviation and execution of planned tasks.

Problem-Solving

• Solve any related problems arise and elevate any complex operational issues.

Quality

• Ensure quality requirements to develop effective quality control and processes including specifications for products or processes or related activities.

Business Process Improvements

• Coordinate well‑defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seek automations opportunities as much as possible.

Compliance

• Comply to related policy and procedures and work instructions.

Health, Safety, and Environment

• Ensure compliance of relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within defined area of work activity to guarantee safety, legislative compliance, and delivery of high‑quality products/services.

Academic Qualification

• Bachelor Degree in Safety Engineering or Any relevant field

Work Experience

• 4 to 6 Years

Technical / Functional Competencies

• Safety Awareness and Compliance
• Safety Reviews and Inspections