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 across diverse city zones.
• Lead investigations into faults, false alarms, and equipment failures and implement permanent corrective actions.

Handover and Testing

• Review and sign off FLS as-built drawings, cause-and-effect matrices, and operations manuals during testing and commissioning.
• Track FLS-related defects during warranty periods and ensure contractors resolve issues without disrupting city operations.

Compliance and Regulatory Affairs

• Ensure facility modifications and operations comply with local Building Code, 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 contact for local Civil Defence inspectors during audits and emergency planning.

Risk and Emergency Preparedness

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

Required Skills and Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a highly related field is required.
• At least six years of FLS engineering experience is required, focused on operations, maintenance, and handover.
• Knowledge of NFPA codes and regional national building codes is required.
• Professional registration with a national engineering body or CFPS certification is highly preferred.