JOB TITLE

Fire Protection Engineer

BUSINESS LINE

Data Centre, Singapore

REPORTING (N+1)

Project Manager

ROLE DESCRIPTION

• Manage the operation, maintenance, testing and inspection of fire protection systems within mission-critical data centre facilities.
• Ensure reliability, compliance and operational readiness of fire protection systems to safeguard personnel, assets and business continuity.
• Support preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance activities for wet-pipe sprinkler, pre-action sprinkler, fire alarm and aspirating smoke detection systems.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors and authorities on fire protection works, audits, inspections and system upgrades.
• Maintain compliance with local regulatory requirements, industry standards and client requirements.
• Support incident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective action implementation for fire-related system events.
• Participate in site operations, projects, commissioning activities and emergency response preparedness.
• Lead fire protection system commissioning, RI Inspection , integrated testing, cause-and-effect verification with contractors

LOCATION

Singapore

CURRENT HAY LEVEL / JOB GRADE

INTERNAL INTERFACES

• Data Centre Operations Team
• Facilities Management Team
• Project Engineering Team
• Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Team
• Procurement and Supply Chain Team
• Regional Technical Support Teams

EXTERNAL INTERFACES

• Customers and Client Representatives
• Fire Protection System Contractors
• Service Providers and Vendors
• Regulatory Authorities and Inspectors
• Consultants and Commissioning Agents
• Equipment Manufacturers and System Integrators

EXPERIENCE/ EDUCATION

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, Building Services Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in fire protection systems, facilities management, mission-critical facilities, industrial plants or data centres.
• Experience in operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and testing of fire protection systems.

• Knowledge of local codes, standards and regulatory requirements related to fire protection systems is preferred.

SPECIFIC SKILLS/ KNOWLEDGE

• Working knowledge of Wet-Pipe and Pre-Action Sprinkler Systems.
• Working knowledge of Fire Alarm Systems, detection devices, notification systems and Fire Alarm Control Panels (FACP).
• Familiarity with Aspirating Smoke Detection (ASD) systems for critical environments.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, method statements and maintenance procedures.
• Experience in preventive maintenance planning and execution.
• Good troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage contractors and service providers safely and effectively.
• Knowledge of emergency response procedures and business continuity requirements within data centre environments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and maintenance management systems.

SPECIFIC BUSINESS UNDERSTANDING & INFLUENCES

• Understanding of critical facility operations where system uptime and reliability are essential.
• Appreciation of fire safety risks and mitigation measures within data centre environments.
• Contribute to operational excellence, regulatory compliance and customer satisfaction.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system reliability, safety and maintenance efficiency.

• Ensure maintenance activities are conducted in accordance with ENGIE's safety standards and operational requirements.