Fire Protection Specialist

Fire Protection Engineer - MEP – Site

To supervise and manage the day-to-day installation and execution of fire protection systems at the project site, including sprinklers, hydrants, wet risers, and pump rooms. The role ensures compliance with design specifications, safety norms, and quality standards while managing workforce allocation, material usage, and site coordination for timely and efficient delivery of fire protection works.

Supervise installation works related to fire protection systems including piping for sprinklers, hydrants, wet risers, hose reels, and fire pump systems.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES / ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Supervise installation works related to fire protection systems including piping for sprinklers, hydrants, wet risers, hose reels, and fire pump systems.
• Read and interpret layout drawings, isometrics, and coordination drawings and execute works as per the approved design.
• Coordinate with other MEP and civil teams to ensure proper routing and integration of fire protection systems.
• Conduct preliminary checks and assist engineers in hydrostatic pressure testing, flushing, and functional testing.
• Report issues, delays, or quality concerns to site engineers and ensure corrective actions are taken.
• Support snag rectification, inspections by consultants / clients, and preparation for handover.

KEY INTERACTIONS

Internal Stakeholder

External Stakeholder

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications : Engineering / Diploma in Mechanical / Fire & Safety Engineering

Basic English; knowledge of local language preferred for field communication

EXPERIENCE

Years of Experience : 10–15 years

Nature of Experience : Experience in supervision of fire protection system installations in building or infrastructure projects, including sprinkler, hydrant, and pump room systems with exposure to testing and compliance requirements.

Technical Skills

Fire protection system installation, pipe routing, sprinkler and hydrant systems, pressure testing, reading layout and isometric drawings, understanding of NFPA / NBC / IS codes, pump room setup, material tracking, tool handling, safety compliance, QA / QC standards

Leadership / Behavioural skills

Workforce supervision, communication, time management, accountability, discipline, coordination, safety awareness, adaptability, problem solving, attention to detail, result orientation