Facility Engineer / Fire & Safety Officer

Role Overview

Facility and Maintenance Responsibilities

• Oversee daily facility operations and maintenance, including MEP and building services.
• Plan and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance for reliable facility equipment and systems.
• Coordinate with contractors, maintenance teams, and department heads to ensure safe and efficient facility operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve facility performance, emergency preparedness, and workplace safety standards.

Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness

• Ensure compliance with UAE Civil Defence fire safety requirements and relevant fire and life safety standards.
• Monitor fire alarm systems, firefighting equipment, emergency exits, extinguishers, and other fire protection systems.
• Follow procedures for fire alarm activation, emergency reporting, evacuation, and emergency response.
• Coordinate fire drills, evacuation exercises, and emergency preparedness activities.
• Liaise with UAE Civil Defence, approved fire safety contractors, and relevant authorities when required.

Health, Safety, and Compliance

• Conduct workplace inspections, safety audits, and risk assessments to identify hazards and ensure compliance.
• Implement and monitor HSE policies, safe working practices, and permit-to-work procedures.
• Ensure compliance with LOTO, working-at-height requirements, and other relevant safety controls.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct safety inductions, toolbox talks, and fire safety awareness sessions for employees, technicians, and contractors.
• Ensure proper use of PPE and safe handling of tools, machinery, and maintenance equipment.

Records and Documentation

• Maintain records of maintenance activities, fire safety inspections, risk assessments, fire drills, incident reports, and compliance documentation.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering.
• Valid NEBOSH certification is mandatory.
• Valid UAE driving licence is mandatory.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in MEP maintenance, facilities management, and occupational health and safety.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Civil Defence fire safety requirements, fire alarm systems, firefighting equipment, and emergency evacuation procedures.
• Practical experience coordinating fire safety inspections, emergency response, and fire safety contractors.
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems, risk assessment, and HSE compliance.
• Excellent communication, coordination, reporting, and problem-solving skills.

Pay

• Pay is listed as AED 6,000–8,000 per month.

Work Location

• Work location is in person.