MEP Supervisor - FF (Fire Fighting)

CTCI SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 61,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CTCI Singapore Pte. Ltd. is seeking a site-based Fire Protection Supervisor to oversee the installation and testing of active fire protection and firefighting systems in semiconductor, industrial, and EPC projects.

The role requires coordinating with architectural, structural, and MEP services and ensuring compliance with Singapore Fire Code and SCDF standards, with strong ability to read P&IDs and hydraulic schematics. Fluency in English is essential; Mandarin is a plus.

Qualifications

• Diploma or relevant technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Fire Safety, Building Services, or related discipline.
• Experience with fire protection piping, pump sets, and clean agent systems is preferred.
• Bilingual English/Mandarin is advantageous for liaising with inspectors and on-site teams.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and oversee the installation and testing of active fire protection and firefighting systems.
• Oversee installation of sprinkler systems (wet/dry/pre-action), hydrants, hose reels, pumps, storage tanks, Deluge systems and clean agent systems.
• Coordinate fire protection works with architectural, structural, cleanroom, and other MEP services.
• Review fire protection layout drawings, hydraulic calculations, schematics, specifications, and method statements.
• Monitor pipe grooving, threading, welding, hanger/bracing installations, and sprinkler head placements.
• Coordinate hydrostatic testing, pipe flushing, pump flow/pressure tests, and pre-commissioning.
• Coordinate witness inspections with Registered Inspectors (RI), QP, consultants, and prepare for SCDF approvals.
• Coordinate fire interlock and interface testing with Fire Alarm, HVAC smoke extract systems, and electrical tripping controls.
• Monitor defects, punch‑list items, and outstanding works through to completion.

Skills

Fire protection systems knowledge

On-site supervision

P&IDs reading

English/Mandarin communication

Education

Diploma or technical qualification

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise and oversee the installation and testing of active fire protection and fire-fighting systems.
• Supervise 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 (e.g., FM-200, Novec 1230, IG-541).
• Coordinate fire protection works with architectural, structural, cleanroom, and other MEP services.
• Review fire protection layout drawings, hydraulic calculations, schematics, specifications, and method statements.
• Monitor pipe grooving, threading, welding, hanger/bracing installations, and sprinkler head placements.
• Coordinate hydrostatic pressure testing, pipe flushing, fire pump flow/pressure performance tests, and system pre-commissioning.
• Coordinate witness inspections with Registered Inspectors (RI), QP, consultants, and prepare for SCDF statutory approvals.
• Coordinate fire interlock and interface testing with Fire Alarm, HVAC smoke extract systems, and electrical tripping controls.
• Monitor defects, punch‑list items, and outstanding works through to completion.

Requirements

• Diploma or relevant technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Fire Safety, Building Services, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant fire fighting, fire protection, MEP, or EPC construction experience.
• Certified in MOM-accredited safety courses (e.g., BCSS / SSSC); possession of CSCPM or relevant fire protection professional credentials will be an added advantage.
• Fluency in both English and Mandarin is an advantage to liaise smoothly with SCDF inspectors, consultants, and on-site piping workers.
• Proven ability to oversee fire protection piping, pump sets, and clean agent system installations on site.
• Experience coordinating witness inspections with Registered Inspectors (RI) and familiarity with Singapore Fire Code / SCDF regulatory standards.
• Able to read and interpret fire protection shop drawings, hydraulic schematics, and P&IDs.
• Experience in semiconductor, industrial plant, or large-scale EPC projects is preferred.