Fire Fighting Lead

CTCI SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CTCI Singapore Pte. Ltd. seeks a Site Lead to coordinate on-site fire protection installation for high-tech manufacturing and industrial projects in Singapore.

You will manage on-site teams, subcontractors, and testing activities, ensuring compliance with drawings, safety, and quality requirements. The ideal candidate holds a Diploma or related technical qualification with 3–5 years of experience in fire fighting, fire protection, MEP, or EPC construction, and a solid grasp of Singapore Fire

Qualifications

• Diploma or relevant technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Fire Safety or Building Services.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in fire fighting, fire protection, MEP or EPC construction projects.
• Proven experience leading and supervising fire protection installation works on site.
• Familiarity with Singapore Fire Code and SCDF regulatory requirements.
• BCSS/SSSC certification will be an advantage.
• Experience in semiconductor FAB, high-tech facilities or industrial construction preferred.
• Strong leadership, coordination, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily installation activities for fire-fighting and active fire protection systems.
• Oversee installation of sprinklers, hydrants, pumps, hoses, deluge systems, and clean agent systems.
• Ensure works comply with drawings, specifications, and method statements.
• Coordinate site manpower and subcontractors per project schedules.
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure workmanship and quality.
• Coordinate hydrostatic testing, flushing, pump tests, and pre-commissioning.
• Read and interpret fire protection drawings, hydraulics, and P&IDs.
• Attend site coordination meetings and report progress to Project/Construction Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Site supervision

Coordination

Shop drawings

Fire protection systems

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Diploma or relevant technical qualification (Mechanical Eng./Fire Safety)

Fire Safety / Building Services experience

Job description

Job Summary

Lead and coordinate on-site fire-fighting installation activities, ensuring the proper execution, supervision, and completion of fire protection systems for high-tech manufacturing, semiconductor FAB, and industrial construction projects. Coordinate site manpower, subcontractors, installation progress, safety, quality, and testing activities in accordance with approved drawings and project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Site Supervision & Installation

• Lead and supervise daily installation activities for fire-fighting and active fire protection systems.
• Oversee the installation of automatic sprinkler systems (wet/dry/pre-action), fire hydrants, hose reels, fire pumps, water storage tanks, deluge systems, and clean agent gaseous suppression systems.
• Ensure installation works comply with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and project requirements.
• Monitor pipe grooving, threading, welding, hanger/bracing installations, and sprinkler head placements.

Manpower & Subcontractor Coordination

• Lead and coordinate site supervisors, workers, and subcontractors to ensure smooth execution of fire protection works.
• Allocate manpower and coordinate daily work activities according to project schedules.
• Monitor site productivity, installation progress, and subcontractor performance.

Quality Control & Inspection

• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure workmanship and installation quality meet project standards.
• Identify installation defects, non-compliance issues, and site discrepancies, and coordinate corrective actions.
• Monitor punch-list items and outstanding works through to completion.

Testing & Commissioning

• Coordinate hydrostatic pressure testing, pipe flushing, fire pump flow/pressure performance tests, and system pre-commissioning.
• Coordinate integrated testing with fire alarm, HVAC smoke extraction, and electrical control systems.
• Arrange and support witness inspections with Registered Inspectors (RI), QP, consultants, and relevant authorities.

Site & Project Coordination

• Coordinate fire protection works with architectural, structural, cleanroom, and other MEP services.
• Read and interpret fire protection layout drawings, shop drawings, hydraulic schematics, and method statements.
• Attend site coordination meetings and provide regular progress updates to the Project Manager or Construction Manager.
• Ensure compliance with site safety requirements and applicable Singapore Fire Code and SCDF regulations.

Requirements

• Diploma or relevant technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Fire Safety, Building Services, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in fire fighting, fire protection, MEP, or EPC construction projects.
• Proven experience leading and supervising fire protection installation works on site.
• Strong hands‑on knowledge of sprinkler systems, fire hydrants, fire pumps, hose reels, deluge systems, and clean agent suppression systems.
• Able to read and interpret fire protection shop drawings, hydraulic schematics, and P&IDs.
• Experience in site manpower coordination, subcontractor supervision, inspections, and testing activities.
• Familiarity with Singapore Fire Code and SCDF regulatory requirements.
• Relevant safety certifications such as BCSS / SSSC will be an advantage.
• Experience in semiconductor FAB, high-tech facilities, or industrial construction projects is preferred.
• Strong leadership, coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  Working Location: Woodlands North, Singapore
  Employment Type: Contract (36 months)