Fire & Life Safety Commissioning Engineer

About the role

Recruvion is seeking a Fire & Life Safety Commissioning Engineer to join an established engineering client in Abu Dhabi. The role involves hands‑on testing, commissioning, troubleshooting and handover of fire and life safety systems across a variety of projects including commercial, residential, hospitality and large‑scale infrastructure.

Key responsibilities

• Execute testing, commissioning and functional verification of fire alarm, VESDA, PAVA, central battery and central monitoring systems in line with project specifications and UAE fire safety codes.
• Coordinate commissioning schedules with project managers, site engineers, subcontractors and client representatives, ensuring timely progress and material readiness.
• Prepare detailed testing reports, inspection records, fault logs and handover documentation; support authority inspections and client training.
• Ensure all activities comply with UAE Civil Defence regulations, NFPA standards and project‑specific quality and safety procedures.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 3–7 years of hands‑on experience commissioning fire alarm, VESDA, PAVA, central battery and/or central monitoring systems.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Civil Defence requirements, NFPA standards and fire alarm cause‑and‑effect matrices.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams and schematics.

Required skills

• Fire Alarm Systems (panel programming, cause‑and‑effect testing)
• VESDA (aspirating smoke detection configuration and calibration)
• PAVA (public address and voice evacuation commissioning)
• Central Battery Systems (emergency lighting testing)
• Central Monitoring Systems (alarm communication and integration)
• Testing & commissioning, troubleshooting, documentation handover