Senior FLS Engineer (Saudi National)

Job Description

Operational Maintenance And Assurance

• Oversee planned preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, and testing of active and passive FLS systems.
• Manage fire suppression, fire alarms, smoke control, emergency lighting, and voice evacuation systems.
• Lead investigations into system faults, false alarms, and equipment failures and implement permanent corrective actions.

Handover And Testing Coordination

• Review and sign off FLS as-built drawings, cause-and-effect matrices, and operations manuals during testing and commissioning handover.
• Identify, log, and track FLS defects during warranty periods and ensure contractors resolve them.

Compliance And Regulatory Affairs

• Ensure facility modifications and operations comply with local building codes, Civil Defence regulations, and NFPA standards.
• Manage and approve high-risk permits, including hot work and temporary impairments to fire protection networks.
• Act as the technical point of contact for Civil Defence inspectors during audits and emergency planning.

Risk Management And Safety Audits

• Conduct fire risk assessments across public spaces, commercial zones, and infrastructure assets.
• Support emergency management with crowd management plans, evacuation drills, and business continuity strategies.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a highly related field.
• At least 6 years of FLS engineering experience focused on operations, maintenance, and handover for large-scale mixed-use developments or municipal infrastructure.
• Knowledge of NFPA codes, including NFPA 10, 13, 25, 72, 92, and 101, and regional national building codes.
• Professional registration with a national engineering body or CFPS certification is highly preferred.