Data Center Fire Protection Engineer

About the role

The Fire Protection Engineer will oversee fire protection systems and ensure fire safety compliance across data center sites in the Dubai region. This role is essential for maintaining safe, reliable operations through inspections, training, and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect fire protection systems and facilities, driving corrective actions to full closure.
• Develop and review regional fire safety inspection checklists and tracking mechanisms.
• Deliver fire safety training and organize emergency response drills.
• Monitor compliance status, maintain records, and produce periodic reports.
• Supervise service providers during fire drills and evaluate effectiveness.
• Lead investigations of fire incidents, produce root‑cause analyses and preventive action plans.
• Review fire maintenance plans, test reports, and repair proposals.
• Track changes in fire safety laws and standards, ensuring timely implementation.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Fire Protection Engineering, Safety Engineering, Electrical Engineering, HVAC, Mechatronics or related field.
• At least 1 year of fire safety management experience in a large enterprise, data center or similar environment.
• Familiarity with fire safety laws, regulations and technical standards in the region.
• Recognized fire protection certification(s) is an advantage.
• Strong communication skills and ability to drive day‑to‑day fire safety tasks.
• Proficiency in English; Arabic or Mandarin Chinese preferred.

Required skills

• Knowledge of fire protection systems and building fire protection.
• Understanding of evacuation, escape procedures and fire incident investigation.
• Ability to develop inspection checklists, acceptance criteria and corrective action tracking.
• Experience delivering fire safety training and conducting emergency drills.