Fire Safety Engineer | Fire Protection | | Data Center | Sedenak | Johor Bahru

Position: Fire Safety Engineer

Industry: Manufacturer

Location: Sedenak, Johor

About the Job

To ensure the highest level of fire protection and life safety within the organization by identifying fire hazards, developing preventive measures, designing and maintaining fire protection systems, and ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements.

Job Description

Fire Risk Assessment

• Conduct fire risk assessments and hazard analyses for buildings, equipment, and processes.
• Identify fire hazards and recommend controls or corrective actions.

Fire Protection System Design & Review

• Design, evaluate, and approve fire protection systems such as fire alarms, sprinklers, hydrant systems, suppression systems, emergency lighting, and smoke control.
• Review engineering drawings, layouts, and technical specifications to ensure compliance with fire safety codes.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure all facilities meet local fire safety regulations, standards, and codes (e.g., OSHA, UBBL, NFPA).
• Liaise with authorities (e.g., Fire Department/Bomba) for approval submissions, renewals, inspections, and certifications.

Emergency Preparedness & Response

• Develop and maintain emergency response plans, evacuation routes, and fire drill schedules.
• Conduct fire drills, emergency exercises, and training for employees.

Fire Safety Audits & Inspections

• Perform routine inspections of fire safety equipment and infrastructure.
• Prepare audit reports, document findings, and track corrective actions. Incident Investigation
• Investigate fire-related incidents, identify root causes, and propose preventive measures.

Project Management Support

• Provide fire safety expertise during construction, renovation, or facility expansion projects.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, and consultants to ensure fire safety integration. Training & Awareness
• Conduct fire safety training for staff, including fire extinguisher usage, evacuation procedures, and first response actions.

Skills and Qualification

• Diploma or above in Fire Protection or related disciplines
• At least 1 year of O&M experience in data center fire protection systems; familiar with data center O&M systems and processes; experience managing O&M teams of more than 5 people, with good management and communication skills.
• Mandarin speaker is an advantage
• Holds fire safety / occupational safety qualifications compliant with Malaysian requirements, such as NFPA certification, FIA certification, NIOSH-certified Safety and Health Officer (SHO), or NEBOSH International Certificate.
• Familiar with Malaysia’s Uniform Building By-Laws (UBBL) and BOMBA regulations and standards.
• Capable of fault diagnosis and troubleshooting for data center fire protection systems, including gas suppression systems, pre-action systems, and sprinkler systems
• Proficient in Office software and CAD. Has a basic understanding of DCIM, DCOM, BA, BMS, and SCADA systems.

Pay: RM4,500.00 - RM5,500.00 per month

Benefits

• Additional leave
• Dental insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Maternity leave
• Opportunities for promotion
• Parental leave
• Professional development
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person