Fire Protection Engineer
Whizz HR
Role:Fire Fighting Engineer
Vacancies: 1 | Work location: Qatar
Role purpose: Plan and supervise firefighting installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance works;
coordinate suppression-system servicing, technical reporting and corrective actions.
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 within demonstrated competence; arrange specialist/manufacturer support where
required.
Supervise installation, pressure testing, flushing, testing and commissioning of sprinkler, hose reel,
hydrant and fire-pump systems in accordance with approved drawings and procedures.
Prepare work schedules, allocate technicians/helpers, monitor progress and attend assigned
breakdowns and planned maintenance commitments.
Review drawings and site conditions; identify defects, non-conformances and scope gaps and submit
documented findings and corrective recommendations to the responsible manager.
Apply relevant NFPA, approved project, manufacturer and Qatar Civil Defence requirements within
assigned responsibilities; escalate discrepancies for authorised review.
Coordinate with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal teams and support inspections and
close-out of recorded 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 defective,
additional or remedial works; quotations and commitments remain subject to management approval.
Enforce safe work practices, permits and system impairment/reinstatement controls; ensure competent
personnel perform specialist suppression and electrical tasks.
Maintain tool/equipment accountability, coach technicians and promote professional conduct and
customer service.
Essential requirements
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, as stated in the existing JD.
Minimum 3 years of relevant project and maintenance experience; the source JD indicates a 3–5-year
experience profile.
Demonstrated experience with firefighting systems, FM-200 and kitchen hood suppression; practical
knowledge of foam and water-mist systems relevant to assigned duties.
Ability to read drawings, diagnose operational problems, lead site teams and prepare clear technical
reports and material requirements.
Working knowledge of relevant NFPA requirements and ability to identify and escalate departures from
approved requirements.
Ability to communicate professionally in English with clients, consultants and site teams.
Preferred / advantageous
Qatar/GCC firefighting project and maintenance experience and Civil Defence inspection coordination.
ARTES | Recruitment | Draft for GM review
29 October 2026 | R02 | Subject to GM approval Page
Relevant manufacturer/suppression-system training and documented testing/commissioning
experience.
Recruitment screening
Explain fire-pump testing and how you would diagnose abnormal pressure or pump operation.
Review a sample firefighting drawing/site-defect list and prioritise corrective actions.
Explain FM-200/kitchen suppression maintenance boundaries, safe isolation and specialist escalation.
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