Commissioning Engineer - Fire Fighting

Job Summary

Responsible for the testing, commissioning, inspection, and handover of Fire Fighting and Fire Protection Systems, ensuring installations comply with approved drawings, project specifications, international standards, and UAE Civil Defence requirements. Coordinates with project teams, consultants, authorities, and subcontractors to deliver safe, reliable, and fully operational systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute pre-commissioning, testing, commissioning, and handover activities for Fire Fighting and Fire Protection Systems.

• Inspect installations to verify compliance with approved shop drawings, specifications, method statements, and relevant standards.

• Test and commission:

  • Fire Fighting Pump Sets, including electric, diesel, and jockey pumps

  • Fire Water Tanks and Fire Hydrant Systems

  • Wet Riser, Dry Riser, and Standpipe Systems

  • Sprinkler Systems and Pre-Action Systems

  • Foam Fire Suppression Systems

  • Clean Agent and Gas Suppression Systems

  • Hose Reel and Fire Hose Systems

  • Fire Hydrants, Landing Valves, Breeching Inlets, and Fire Department Connections

  • Fire Extinguishers and associated fire protection equipment

• Carry out hydrostatic pressure testing, flushing, flow testing, pump performance testing, alarm testing, and functional verification.

• Verify pump flow, pressure, churn pressure, starting sequence, automatic operation, and integration with fire alarm and building management systems.

• Review approved drawings, hydraulic calculations, equipment schedules, test certificates, and technical submittals.

• Identify installation defects, non-conformities, and commissioning issues, and coordinate timely corrective actions.

• Prepare inspection requests, method statements, commissioning procedures, test records, checklists, and completion certificates.

• Coordinate inspections and testing with consultants, clients, Civil Defence authorities, main contractors, MEP teams, and specialist subcontractors.

• Support authority inspections, witness testing, snagging, re-testing, and final approval processes.

• Ensure all testing and commissioning activities are conducted in accordance with approved risk assessments, permit-to-work procedures, and health and safety requirements.

• Provide technical guidance to site engineers, supervisors, technicians, and subcontractors.

• Maintain accurate commissioning records and provide regular progress updates to the Project Manager.

• Support the preparation of operation and maintenance manuals, as-built documentation, training materials, and final handover dossiers.

Technical Knowledge

• Fire Fighting and Fire Protection Systems

• Fire Pumps, Pump Controllers, Pressure Maintenance Pumps, and Pump Performance Testing

• Wet Riser, Dry Riser, Standpipe, Hydrant, and Hose Reel Systems

• Automatic Sprinkler, Deluge, Pre-Action, and Water Spray Systems

• Foam Fire Suppression Systems

• Clean Agent, CO2, and Gas Suppression Systems

• Fire Water Storage Tanks and Fire Department Connections

• Fire Alarm interfaces, flow switches, pressure switches, tamper switches, and monitoring devices

• Hydrostatic testing, flushing, flow testing, pressure testing, and system balancing

• Hydraulic calculations, pump curves, test results, and commissioning documentation

• NFPA 13, NFPA 14, NFPA 20, NFPA 22, NFPA 24, NFPA 25, NFPA 72, and other relevant standards

• UAE Civil Defence regulations, local authority requirements, and applicable international codes

• AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, commissioning software, and technical reporting tools

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related discipline.

• 3–7 years of commissioning experience in Fire Fighting, Fire Protection, or MEP systems.

• Practical experience commissioning fire pumps, sprinkler systems, hydrant systems, wet and dry risers, and associated fire protection equipment.

• UAE or GCC experience preferred, with knowledge of Civil Defence inspection and approval procedures.

• Ability to interpret approved shop drawings, hydraulic calculations, specifications, equipment data sheets, and testing requirements.

• Knowledge of NFPA standards, project specifications, authority requirements, and health and safety procedures.

• Experience preparing inspection requests, test reports, commissioning records, snag lists, and handover documentation.

• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, communication, coordination, and reporting skills.

• Ability to manage multiple commissioning activities and meet project deadlines.

• Relevant fire protection, commissioning, or health and safety certifications will be an advantage.

Key Deliverables

• Approved commissioning plans, procedures, and method statements

• Completed inspection, testing, and commissioning records

• Fire pump performance and flow test reports

• Hydrostatic pressure test and system flushing certificates

• Functional testing and cause-and-effect verification records

• Updated snagging, rectification, and re-testing reports

• Authority inspection and approval documentation

• Operation and maintenance manuals and training records

• As-built drawings and final handover documentation