Fire Fighting Design Engineer

1. EPC & Project Exposure

• Experience in Greenfield and Brownfield projects.
• Exposure to FEED, Basic, and Detailed Engineering for Oil & Gas, Refinery, Petrochemical, and Terminal projects.
• Multi-discipline coordination: Piping, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical & Instrumentation, Process, and Safety Teams.
• Experience with EPC / EPCM / LSTK projects.

2. Core Fire Fighting Design Expertise

• Design & engineering of fire fighting systems:
• Hydrant & hose reel systems
• Sprinkler systems
• Foam systems (AFFF, CAF, protein, etc.)
• Deluge and water spray systems
• Fire water storage tanks, pumps, and ring mains
• Portable fire extinguishers
• Hydraulic calculations for pipelines and fire water networks.
• Preparation of P&IDs, GA drawings, Isometrics, and Layouts.
• Development of Equipment Data Sheets, Material Take-Off (MTO), Valve Lists.
• Knowledge of NFPA, OISD, API, LPCB, or equivalent international standards.
• Understanding of fire water pump sizing, jockey pumps, diesel/electric pumps, and control valves.
• Fire detection and alarm system coordination (if applicable).

3. Codes, Standards & Compliance

• NFPA (13, 14, 15, 20, 25, 72)
• OISD 117 Fire Water & Fire Fighting Guidelines
• API 650 / API 620 For fire water storage tanks (as applicable)
• IS / BS / EN / ISO standards for fire protection
• Client-specific fire fighting specifications and standards

4. Software / Tools

• Hydraulic calculation software: Hydraulic CAD, HASS, Flow Master, or equivalent
• 3D Modeling / Drafting: AutoCAD,
• Document Management / EDMS / DMS for deliverables
• MS Office for reporting, schedules, and calculations

5. Educational Qualification

• B.E. / B.Tech – Mechanical / Fire Protection / Safety Engineering (Mandatory)
• M.Tech / MBA – Advantageous
• Certifications in NFPA / Fire Protection Engineering / Hydraulic Calculations are desirable

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Design & Engineering Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the design and engineering of fire fighting systems including:
• Fire water networks, ring mains, storage tanks, pumps, and hydrants
• Sprinkler, deluge, foam (AFFF, CAF), and water spray systems
• Hose reels and portable fire extinguishers
• Perform hydraulic calculations to ensure system adequacy under peak demand and emergency scenarios.
• Prepare, review, and approve Fire Fighting P&IDs, GA drawings, Isometrics, Layouts, and Instrumentation Drawings.
• Develop Equipment Data Sheets (EDS), Material Take-Offs (MTOs), Valve Lists, and Specification Sheets.
• Ensure fire protection system compliance with NFPA, OISD, API, IS/EN/ISO standards, and client-specific requirements.

2. EPC Project Execution Responsibilities

• Oversee FEED, Basic, and Detailed Engineering phases for fire fighting systems.
• Ensure smooth coordination with other disciplines: Piping, Mechanical, Civil/Structural, Electrical & Instrumentation, and Process teams.
• Manage vendor engineering coordination, review vendor drawings, datasheets, and provide approvals.
• Support construction teams with site queries (RFIs), inspections, and as-built drawings.
• Ensure proper installation and commissioning support for fire fighting systems, including testing and validation.

3. Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of fire fighting engineers and draftsmen.
• Assign tasks, monitor deliverables, and maintain engineering schedules.
• Conduct design review meetings, technical discussions, and client review sessions.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality, safety, and project standards.
• Coordinate with PMC, client, and contractors for approvals and technical clarifications.

4. Compliance & Standards

• Ensure design and drawings are compliant with:
• NFPA (13, 14, 15, 20, 25, 72)
• OISD 117
• API / IS / BS / EN / ISO standards
• Client-specific standards and specifications
• Ensure hydraulic calculations and design assumptions are properly documented and validated.
• Monitor adherence to HSE standards, project engineering procedures, and QA/QC requirements.

5. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate drawing registers, revision registers, and document control.
• Prepare calculation reports, datasheets, specifications, and engineering logs.
• Provide progress reports, man-hour tracking, and project updates to senior management.
• Ensure proper archiving of approved drawings, calculations, and project documents.