Application Engineer III

The primary responsibility for this role is to support pre-sales engineering for Fire Detection System global projects as per country specific standards.

Basic knowledge about bill of material preparation, cost estimation to come up with competitive bid.

Follow processes, maintain required quality standards and on time deliveries to ensure customer satisfaction.

How you will do it

• Review project inputs and specifications; should be able to capture the scope and understand the complete requirements of the project.
• Review MEP drawings, specification, SOP and identify equipment related to Fire Detection System (Fire Alarm, VESDA , Linear Heat Detection, Fireman Intercom, Detection part of Gas Suppression System, Gas Detection etc)
• Preparation and participation for project kick-off / review meetings with technical queries, compliance / deviations log, risk logs and record minutes of meeting.
• Adherence to standard estimation process and guideline to select proper combination of hardware, software, equipment, materials and services to come up with the optimum budget.
• Creation of bill of material, selection of Fire Alarm Panels, Controllers, Field Devices, Software Identification, Network connection, Cable Type and Length Calculations related to Fire Detection System.
• Preparation of Costing Sheet including Preliminaries and other costs, Cost comparison charts, Checklist, Technical Write-up, Block Diagram, Deviation Chart etc.
• Ensure quality assurance, defect free deliverables, on time deliveries and customer satisfaction.
• Escalate issues in the right time, so as not to affect the project delivery schedule; any escalations with respect to scope-creep must be clearly backed up with evidences.
• Keep operational parameters at desired level for all assigned projects.
• Ensure timesheet compliance with respect to entry and review for self and team.
• Weekly/Monthly customer reporting for project progress.
• Active participation in organization employee engagement initiatives

What we look for

• BE (Instrumentation / Electrical / Electronics / Electronics & Communication).
• Strong knowledge of Fire Detection System (Fire Alarm, VESDA, Linear Heat Detection, Fireman Intercom, Detection part of Gas Suppression System, Gas Detection etc)
• Knowledge on Simplex & Zettler fire alarm product along with Xtralis, Securiton & Wagner product for Aspirating Smoke Detection system
• Simplex & VESDA certifications will have added advantage
• Expertise in Fire Alarm Code and Guidelines. Should be familiar with local code requirement for Singapore, Hong Kong & Malaysia region.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.), Blue Beam
• Knowledge of different types of network protocols like BACNet, Modbus, and other protocols.
• Should have good experience for subcon/vendor engagement keeping close

co-ordination with procurement

• Must be a quick learner, team player & should have a keen eye for problem solving.
• Proficient in written and verbal communication.
• Ability to demonstrate good leadership skills.

5 + years of relevant experience in Fire Detection System’s Desing and Estimation.

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