Description

Principal Fire Systems Engineer

Requisition ID 2023-120042

Work Location AE-Abu Dhabi Department / Discipline Fire Systems

Position Type Fixed Term

Overview / Responsibilities

Wood currently has a requirement for a Principal Fire Systems Engineer to work in our Abu Dhabi office to support UK based projects. The successful candidate will take responsibility for Fire Engineering issues and deliverables on Wood\'s projects at all stages of the design process.

We are currently looking for people with the drive and commitment to make a genuine difference to our performance on projects across the full life cycle, from studies and FEED to EPC and PMC, to ensure that Wood continues to differentiate itself from its competitors by delivering quality projects to meet our client\'s requirements. Candidates should have FEED experience across a range of the following areas: onshore oil / gas processing, refining, petrochemical plants, LNG, chemical plants, offsites and utilities, power generation.

Responsibilities

Taking ownership of fire systems activities and deliverables, including active and passive fire protection systems and fire and gas detection systems

Managing the Fire Systems team on a project, ensuring that work is planned and controlled effectively, to meet project deadlines and milestones within budget

Preparation of Fire Detection and Protection Specification and Philosophies

Preparation of Fire Risk Assessments

Determination of fire water demand, use of specialist software to undertake hydraulic calculations

Design of water deluge systems and foam systems

Preparation of Equipment Specifications

Determination of fire and gas detection requirements and high - level design of such systems.

Technical input to Fire systems Equipment layouts and P&IDs

Providing specialist Fire system input to the Wood and Client engineering disciplines e.g. C and I, Civils, Process and Architecture

Review of requisitions for equipment and sub - contracts

Keeping up to date with International Fire Codes and developments in the field

Skills / Qualifications

Broad experience of a range of fire engineering applications and be able to demonstrate understanding across these areas. Areas of expertise to include hydrocarbon processing plants and storage facilities, plant support buildings and combustible product storage buildings

Ability to interpret fire engineering related legislation and standards, with excellent verbal and written communication skills

A Degree in an Engineering discipline, preferably Fire, Chemical or Process Engineering

Minimum 15 years of experience in oil and gas industry

Must held similar role for at least 3 - 5 years

Experience in energy, oil and gas, refining and petrochemical sectors

Ability and willingness to undertake new challenges

Experience of computer simulation packages for hydraulics (Pipe net, Fathom etc.) and Consequence Modelling (Phast or other)

Good Microsoft Office skills and general computing skill

Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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