Job Description
Job Role Purpose & Scope
To lead, manage, and control all mechanical Fire & Life Safety systems operation and maintenance activities, ensuring system reliability, Saudi Civil Defense compliance, safety, and continuous availability of all fire protection assets within the facility.
Tasks and Duties
Key Responsibilities
1. Operations Management
Ensure 24/7 operational readiness of all FLS mechanical systems.
Maintain system availability 99%.
Lead daily, weekly, and monthly inspections.
Manage emergency response and breakdown recovery.
2. Maintenance Management
Develop and implement Preventive Maintenance (PM) plans.
Supervise corrective and predictive maintenance.
Ensure proper testing schedules:
o Fire pumps running & flow tests
o Sprinkler/hydrant systems
o ANSUL systems
o Gas suppression systems
o VESDA mechanical components
Monitor system performance and reliability.
3. Testing & Compliance
Ensure full compliance with:
o Saudi Civil Defense
o NFPA standards
o Manufacturer requirements
Lead integrated system testing and annual inspections.
Prepare facility for authority audits and inspections.
Maintain complete documentation and reports.
4. Team Leadership
Manage supervisors and technicians.
Assign daily tasks and work schedules.
Provide technical guidance and coaching.
Conduct performance evaluations.
Identify training needs and develop competency plans.
5. Safety Management
Enforce HSE policies and safe work practices.
Approve permits (Hot Work, Confined Space, etc.).
Conduct risk assessments.
Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
6. Planning & Budgeting
Prepare annual maintenance budget.
Control spare parts inventory.
Optimize manpower and resources.
Reduce downtime and maintenance costs.
7. Contractor & Vendor Management
Supervise third-party contractors.
Review technical submittals and method statements.
Verify service quality and SLA compliance.
Approve invoices and service reports.
8. Reporting & Documentation
Submit monthly KPIs and performance reports.
Maintain maintenance logs, checklists, and compliance records.
Track:
o System availability
o MTTR
o PM completion rate
o Incident statistics
Scope of Systems
Responsible for all mechanical FLS systems including:
Fire Pumps (Diesel/Electric/Jockey)
Sprinkler Systems
Hydrant & Hose Reel Systems
ANSUL Kitchen Suppression
Gas Suppression (FM200/Novec)
VESDA mechanical components
Water storage tanks & valves
Passive fire protection components
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Required)
Experience
Minimum 10 years in FLS / Fire Protection O&M
Minimum 5 years in leadership/managerial role
Experience in large facilities / VIP or critical buildings preferred
Certifications (Preferred)
NFPA / Fire Protection certificates
Saudi Civil Defense approval
PMP or Maintenance Management certification
IOSH/NEBOSH (Safety)
Technical Skills
Fire pump testing & troubleshooting
Suppression system maintenance
NFPA standards knowledge
PM planning software / CAFM
Root cause analysis
Risk assessment
Behavioral Competencies
Leadership
Decision-making under pressure
Problem solving
Communication
Planning & organization
Accountability
KPIs (Performance Indicators)
System uptime 99%
PM completion 95%
Zero Civil Defense violations
Reduced emergency breakdowns
Training compliance 100%
Incident-free workplace
Work Conditions
Site-based role
On-call for emergencies
Field and office work mix
