Fire Systems Engineer - Healthcare Facilities Management

Fire Systems Engineer - Healthcare Facilities Management Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Employment Type: Full-Time Industry: Healthcare Facilities Management / Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) Job Summary The role is responsible for maintaining, testing, and optimising fire detection, alarm, suppression, and protection systems within healthcare facilities. It ensures system reliability, life safety, and readiness for emergency situations. The role ensures compliance with relevant Health Technical Memoranda (HTM 05 series), Department of Health (DoH) guidelines, and applicable fire safety standards. It also supports fire safety audits, risk mitigation, and uninterrupted healthcare operations. Key Responsibilities

• Manage preventive and corrective maintenance of fire detection, alarm, suppression, and associated fire protection systems.
• Conduct routine inspections, functional testing, and troubleshooting to ensure system reliability and operational readiness.
• Ensure fire alarm systems, emergency warning devices, and associated interfaces operate effectively across clinical and non-clinical areas.
• Apply relevant HTM 05 series guidance for fire safety in healthcare facilities, including applicable requirements for fire detection, alarm systems, and fire precautions.
• Inspect fire pumps, hydrants, hose reels, sprinklers, extinguishers, and other fire protection equipment in accordance with approved maintenance schedules.
• Coordinate fire system testing, maintenance, and impairment controls to minimise risks and disruption to healthcare operations.
• Ensure fire safety systems remain integrated with relevant interfaces, including nurse call, emergency alarms, smoke control, and building management systems, where applicable.
• Review technical drawings, method statements, risk assessments, permits to work, and maintenance procedures before carrying out or supervising assigned activities.
• Supervise contractors and specialist service providers, ensuring compliance with approved specifications, safety procedures, quality standards, and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate with HSE teams, clinical departments, infection prevention personnel, and other engineering teams during maintenance, testing, and fire safety activities.
• Investigate fire system faults, false alarms, and recurring defects, and recommend corrective and preventive measures.
• Support commissioning, testing, validation, and handover of new or modified fire detection and protection installations.
• Monitor fire system impairments and ensure appropriate temporary safety measures and escalation procedures are implemented.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, testing, maintenance activities, fault reports, system impairments, and compliance documentation using CMMS and other reporting systems.
• Support fire safety audits, inspections, emergency preparedness activities, and continuous improvement initiatives to maintain a safe healthcare environment. Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering from a recognised/accredited university and approved by the Ministry of Education. Minimum Experience
• 7 years of total relevant experience in fire safety systems or related engineering services.
• At least 3 years of the total experience must be in healthcare facilities.
• Relevant experience in fire detection, alarm, suppression systems, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Job Specific Skills
• Knowledge of fire detection, alarm, suppression, and protection systems.
• Understanding of HTM 05 series, DoH guidelines, and applicable fire safety standards.
• Qualified and certified in accordance with relevant HTM and DoH guidelines.
• Ability to inspect, test, troubleshoot, and maintain fire safety systems.
• Knowledge of fire alarm interfaces, emergency systems, and system impairment controls.
• Understanding of fire safety risk assessments, permit-to-work systems, and safe maintenance practices.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and maintenance procedures.
• Proficiency in CMMS, Microsoft Office, and relevant technical software.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluency in English and experience in healthcare facilities and customer-focused environments.