Fire Protection Engineer

About the role

One Fire Protection Engineer position is available in Qatar. The engineer plans and supervises firefighting installations, testing, commissioning and maintenance, coordinates suppression-system servicing, technical reporting and corrective actions, and applies NFPA and Qatar Civil Defence requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and supervise inspection, testing and maintenance of fire pumps, controllers, sprinklers, hose reels, hydrants and associated piping, valves and controls.
• Coordinate maintenance and fault investigation for FM-200, foam, water-mist and kitchen-hood suppression systems, arranging specialist or manufacturer support when needed.
• Supervise installation, pressure testing, flushing, testing and commissioning of sprinkler, hose-reel, hydrant and fire-pump systems in line with approved drawings and procedures.
• Prepare work schedules, allocate technicians and helpers, monitor progress and attend breakdowns and planned maintenance.
• Review drawings and site conditions, identify defects and non-conformances, and submit documented findings and corrective recommendations.
• Apply NFPA, project, manufacturer and Qatar Civil Defence requirements, escalating discrepancies for review.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants and subcontractors, support inspections and close-out of observations.
• Prepare daily progress reports, service reports, test records, defect lists, material requirements and completion/handover documents.
• Support sales and estimation through verified site surveys, quantities and technical scope for remedial works.
• Enforce safe work practices, permits and system impairment controls, and maintain tool and equipment accountability.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant project and maintenance experience (profile described as 3-5 years).
• Demonstrated experience with firefighting systems, FM-200 and kitchen-hood suppression; practical knowledge of foam and water-mist systems.
• Ability to read drawings, diagnose problems, lead site teams and write clear technical reports.
• Working knowledge of NFPA requirements and ability to escalate departures from approved standards.
• Professional communication in English with clients, consultants and site teams.
• Preferred: Qatar/GCC firefighting project experience, Civil Defence inspection coordination, manufacturer or suppression-system training, and documented testing and commissioning experience.