MEP Supervisor - FF (Fire Fighting)

CTCI Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CTCI Singapore Pte Ltd is seeking a detail-oriented professional to supervise the installation and testing of active fire protection systems at site. You will coordinate with MEP services and review drawings, calculations, and method statements to ensure compliance with Singapore Fire Code and SCDF standards.

The role requires diploma-level qualification and at least 3 years of relevant EPC construction experience, with bilingual English/Mandarin a plus for site communication.

Qualifications

• Diploma or relevant technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Fire Safety, Building Services, or a related discipline.
• Fluency in English and Mandarin is advantageous for liaising with inspectors and on-site workers.
• Experience overseeing fire protection piping, pumps, and clean agent systems on site.

Responsibilities

• Supervise installation and testing of active fire protection and firefighting systems.
• Coordinate installation of sprinklers, hydrants, hose reels, pumps, and storage tanks.
• Coordinate with architectural, structural, cleanroom, and other MEP services.
• Review fire protection drawings, hydraulic calculations, schematics, and method statements.
• Monitor pipe grooving, threading, welding, and sprinkler head placements.
• Coordinate hydrostatic tests, flushing, and pre-commissioning of systems.
• Coordinate witness inspections with RI, QP, consultants, and SCDF approvals.
• Coordinate interlock testing with Fire Alarm, HVAC smoke extract, and electrical systems.
• Monitor defects and outstanding works to completion.

Skills

Fire protection coordination

On-site supervision

P&IDs reading

SCDF regulatory familiarity

English–Mandarin bilingual

Education

Diploma or technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering/Fire Safety/Building Services

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.