Assistant Manager (Fire Systems)

Marina Bay Sands; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Marina Bay Sands is seeking a proactive Fire Safety Manager to join our Facilities team in Singapore. You will supervise fire systems, coordinate maintenance with contractors, and ensure compliance with local standards while maintaining service excellence for the property.

You will lead safety initiatives, manage budgets, prepare SOPs, and be ready for 24/7 emergency calls. Applicants should have a Diploma or degree and a certified Fire Safety Manager credential.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in related field required or preferred.
• Certified Fire Safety Manager credential required or advantageous.
• Relevant employment certificates or work testimony are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain all fire systems and equipment to ensure uninterrupted services to the property.
• Monitor Fire Detection and Alarm Systems and Fire Protection Systems for optimal operation.
• Oversee maintenance activities and coordinate with contractors to meet objectives.
• Plan and manage preventive and corrective maintenance per Singapore standards and guidelines.
• Enforce safe work practices and update risk assessments for the team.
• Procure essential equipment, tools, spares and supplies as needed.
• Manage budget allocation and document all expenses; propose improvements.
• Develop SOPs and training materials for fire systems; support emergency response.
• Be on 24/7 readiness for emergency calls and ensure proper records are kept.

Education

Diploma or degree in related field

Certified Fire Safety Manager

Relevant Employment Certificate or Work Testimony

Job description

WE TAKE YOU ABOVE BEYONDTake your passion to the next level and work alongside other masters of their craft to build a fulfilling and rewarding career at Marina Bay Sands.

WE TAKE YOU ABOVE BEYONDTake your passion to the next level and work alongside other masters of their craft to build a fulfilling and rewarding career at Marina Bay Sands.

Job Responsibilities

• While the Assistant Manager may not be required to manage all the stated Job Responsibilities simultaneously, they must be prepared to be rotated to assume them, as and when directed by the Directors/Associate Directors/Senior Managers and Managers of Facilities.
• Assist in monitoring and maintaining all related Fire Systems and equipment to ensure uninterrupted services to the property.
• Assist in monitoring and maintaining normal operation of Fire Detection and Alarm Systems, Fire Protection Systems.
• Assist the in monitoring the performance of Fire Systems within the property to ensure system health and effective functionality.
• Assist to oversee any other systems or equipment as assigned to accordingly.
• Assist to manage, plan all related preventive and corrective maintenance in accordance with the safe practices as defined in the Singapore Standard and / or authority requirement and guidelines.
• Co-coordinating, supervising and planning maintenance activities carried out by the contractors for all related equipment and system in order to meet the required objectives.
• Responsible for implementing and enforcing safe work practices and establishing and updating the activity-based Risk Assessment for the team.
• Responsible for procuring of all essential equipment, tools, spares and supplies for the team.
• To actively be involved with managing the sections’ budget allocation and to keep track and documentation of all expenses.
• To be able to initiate and propose essential improvements to the system, which include planning, documentations and effective project management.
• Establishing, developing and/or improving all related Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the team.
• To be on 24/7 readiness for any emergency calls for fire incidents or fire system issues.
• Closely monitor the effects of servicing and maintenance on their condition wherever possible.
• Ensure that all essential records of maintenance and testing are documented properly and stored.
• Ensure that proper spares and supplies inventory are kept and updated regularly.
• Manage the Engineer, Assistant Engineer, Supervisor, Senior Technicians and Technicians on routine maintenance and urgent repair works in accordance to best engineering practices while adhering to occupational health and safety regulations.
• Supervise all contractors engaged for any repair works to ensure their works follow the required specifications and standards.
• Ensure all preventive and corrective maintenance works are carried out timely.
• Ensure all Work Orders (WO) are closed on time, as required.
• Carry out physical inspections on all respective system, plant rooms and equipment within the property to ensure that they are maintained in good condition.
• Create SOP’s / Training materials related to Fire systems.
• Cross-functional Support for Emergency Response, Fire Safety Inspections and serve as a back-up Fire Safety Manager.

Job Requirements

Education & Certification

• Diploma and degree in related field preferred. Candidates with less qualifications but more years of working experience can be considered.
• Certified Fire Safety Manager.
• Relevant Employment Certificate or Work Testimony, any specialized Certifications will be an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of solid hands-on practical working experience in any Hotel, MICE, Retail or Museum providing Emergency Response, Customers Service, Operations supports, and maintenance on fire and life safety systems.

Other Prerequisites

• Understanding of local regulations, standards and ordinances on Facilities operations and maintenance
• Possess good communication, interpersonal and supervisory skills, with an eye for details.
• Possess good understanding of Fire and Life Safety Systems.
• Get along with fellow Team Members and work as a team.
• Be able to work independently with minimum supervision as well as under pressure.
• Be able to plan, organize, prioritize various work tasks to meet the objectives.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment.
• Willing to work various shifts, including mornings, afternoons, and overnight, as well as on public holidays

Marina Bay Sands is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, providing equal opportunities as we grow our talent base to match our growth ambitions in Singapore. Our employees are committed to adhere to and abide by all rules, regulations, policies and procedures, including the rules of conduct and business ethics of the Company.