Fire Fighting Lead

Job Summary

Lead and coordinate on-site fire-fighting installation activities, ensuring the proper execution, supervision, and completion of fire protection systems for high-tech manufacturing, semiconductor FAB, and industrial construction projects. Coordinate site manpower, subcontractors, installation progress, safety, quality, and testing activities in accordance with approved drawings and project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Site Supervision & Installation

• Lead and supervise daily installation activities for fire-fighting and active fire protection systems.
• Oversee the installation of automatic sprinkler systems (wet/dry/pre-action), fire hydrants, hose reels, fire pumps, water storage tanks, deluge systems, and clean agent gaseous suppression systems.
• Ensure installation works comply with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and project requirements.
• Monitor pipe grooving, threading, welding, hanger/bracing installations, and sprinkler head placements.

Manpower & Subcontractor Coordination

• Lead and coordinate site supervisors, workers, and subcontractors to ensure smooth execution of fire protection works.
• Allocate manpower and coordinate daily work activities according to project schedules.
• Monitor site productivity, installation progress, and subcontractor performance.

Quality Control & Inspection

• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure workmanship and installation quality meet project standards.
• Identify installation defects, non-compliance issues, and site discrepancies, and coordinate corrective actions.
• Monitor punch-list items and outstanding works through to completion.

Testing & Commissioning

• Coordinate hydrostatic pressure testing, pipe flushing, fire pump flow/pressure performance tests, and system pre-commissioning.
• Coordinate integrated testing with fire alarm, HVAC smoke extraction, and electrical control systems.
• Arrange and support witness inspections with Registered Inspectors (RI), QP, consultants, and relevant authorities.

Site & Project Coordination

• Coordinate fire protection works with architectural, structural, cleanroom, and other MEP services.
• Read and interpret fire protection layout drawings, shop drawings, hydraulic schematics, and method statements.
• Attend site coordination meetings and provide regular progress updates to the Project Manager or Construction Manager.
• Ensure compliance with site safety requirements and applicable Singapore Fire Code and SCDF regulations.

Requirements

• Diploma or relevant technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Fire Safety, Building Services, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in fire fighting, fire protection, MEP, or EPC construction projects.
• Proven experience leading and supervising fire protection installation works on site.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of sprinkler systems, fire hydrants, fire pumps, hose reels, deluge systems, and clean agent suppression systems.
• Able to read and interpret fire protection shop drawings, hydraulic schematics, and P&IDs.
• Experience in site manpower coordination, subcontractor supervision, inspections, and testing activities.
• Familiarity with Singapore Fire Code and SCDF regulatory requirements.
• Relevant safety certifications such as BCSS / SSSC will be an advantage.
• Experience in semiconductor FAB, high-tech facilities, or industrial construction projects is preferred.
• Strong leadership, coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  
  
  Working Location: Woodlands North, Singapore
  Employment Type: Contract (36 months)