Fire Fighting Engineer I Al Futtaim Engineering I Fire Fighting
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Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands.
Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.
By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day
Overview of the role
The Fire Fighting Site Engineer is responsible for the execution, supervision, and coordination of fire protection system works at site, ensuring compliance with project specifications, international standards (NFPA), and local authority requirements (e.g., Civil Defense).
The role ensures that all fire fighting installations are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Site Execution & Supervision
- Supervise installation of fire fighting systems including:
- Fire pumps (diesel/electric/jockey)
- Wet & dry riser systems
- Sprinkler systems
- Hose reels & landing valves
- Foam / clean agent systems (if applicable)
- Ensure works are executed as per approved shop drawings and method statements
- Monitor daily site activities and progress.
- Coordination
- Coordinate with:
- Main contractor / client representatives
- MEP trades (HVAC, electrical, plumbing)
- Civil team for openings, sleeves, and supports
- Attend site meetings and provide technical inputs
- Quality Control
- Ensure compliance with:
- NFPA standards
- Project specifications
- Civil Defense requirements
- Conduct internal inspections prior to consultant/client inspections
• Testing & Commissioning
- Participate in:
- Hydrostatic pressure testing
- Flushing and cleaning of piping systems
- Fire pump testing and performance verification
- Support testing, commissioning, and final handover.
- Safety Compliance
- Ensure all site activities comply with HSE requirements
- Enforce safe work practices and proper use of PPE
- Identify and mitigate site risks
• Documentation & Reporting
- Prepare:
- Daily/weekly progress reports
- Site logs and work records
- Track material usage and site requirements
- Assist in preparing as-built drawings.
• Material & Resource Management
- Plan and request materials in advance
- Coordinate with procurement for timely delivery
- Manage manpower allocation efficiently.
- Required skills to be successful:
- Strong coordination and communication skills
- Problem-solving mindset under site constraints
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Leadership skills to manage technicians and subcontractors.
- Familiar with testing & commissioning procedures
- Strong Knowledge in NFPA standards (especially NFPA 13, 14, 20, 25) and Civil Defense regulations.
- What equips you for the role:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- 3–7 years of experience in fire fighting systems (UAE/GCC preferred)
About Al-Futtaim Engineering & Technologies
Al-Futtaim Engineering & Technologies offers customers complete engineering and systems integration solutions.
The Engineering arm operates in the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Egypt providing a wide variety of products and services from air conditioning, scaffolding and access solutions, elevators and escalators, control and life safety, facilities management, building products, MEP, Energy Management, Technology Infrastructure and Digital Transformation.
The Technologies division provides complete business solutions to large, medium and small customers that include, contact centre solutions, business applications, business intelligence, data management, advanced analytics amongst others.
The IT infrastructure portfolio comprises IP telephony, ELV systems, networking solutions, professional audio-visual solutions and managed services.
These solutions are further complemented by services that include project management, installation, testing, commissioning and after-sales maintenance contracts.
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