Fire and Safety Engineer
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Job Description
Functional
Deploy company fire life and safety programs to obtain and maintain related certifications and meet national and international rules and regulations
Conduct annual fire safety review of all operational buildings to ensure adherence to Airport Fire Safety Strategy
to approved architecture for Fire and Safety Strategy
Ensure adherence to UAE Civil Defense NFPA Abu Dhabi EHSMS GCAA and Municipality regulations for Fire and Safety in Building
Seek building certification based on building classification by UAE Fire Code Council
Conduct Civil defense hazard evaluation by providing requisite details to the authorities
Supervise coordinate and participate in inspections during building construction to oversee adherence
Address building modification request by department/tenants and evaluate its alignment with Fire Life and Safety strategy
Support in developing the fire life and safety intervention and evacuation procedures for all building across company s and its subsidiaries including airports
Provision for the fire life and safety architecture design for buildings across AD AIRPORTS and its subsidiaries in coordination with the design and engineering department
Provide for fire protection including fire exits fire detection and warning system firefighting equipment emergency evacuation plan etc.
Support design installation maintenance and management of fire stop system to achieve required fireresistance rated construction
Inspect fire stop assemblies and report damage alteration system breach etc. for quick repair and restoration
Conduct regular inspection of hydrants and equipment at company s properties to ensure they are fully functional /operational for any emergency situation that may arise
Perform any other duties as requested by the reporting manager
Organizational Governance
Maintain awareness and adherence to the department/section s policies and procedures
Provide inputs in the periodic audit of the established policies and procedures
Maintain awareness and adherence to the department/section s policies and procedures
Technology Management
Identify and contribute to the definition of technologyrelated needs of the department/section in order to drive automation within the direct line of work
Professional Development
Proactively identify and seek professional development opportunities to improve technical skills pertaining to the direct line of work and in line with company s values
Participate in performance appraisals and reflect on the feedback and recommendations provided by the line manager for development
Requirements
QUALIFICATION / EDUCATION
Bachelor Degree in Fire Safety Engineering / Fire Science or similar discipline.
EXPERIENCE
5 plus in fire engineering practice with the projects or similar fire safety engineering activities.
5 years experience with installation testing commissioning handover and maintenance of fire systems.
Essential knowledge of UAE Civil Defence fire code and respective NFPA standards.
Essential to have strong communication report writing and interpersonal skills.
Strong computer skills to use tablets auditing software MS Office and AutoCAD
Knowledge of emergency management
- Preferable
Fire engineering working experience within the GCC or UAE (preferable)
Airport fire & life safety working experience
Emergency Management experience - Equivalency certified candidate preferred.
CERTIFICATIONSKNOWLEDGE & SKILLS (PREFERABLE)
NEBOSH Fire & Safety Risk Management
NFPA / IFE / IFSM Membership and affiliation.
Employment Type
Full Time
