Process Safety Engineer

Position: Fire Protection Engineer (Loss Prevention and Design Engineer)

Location: Kuala Lumpur

Type: Contract

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Fire Protection Engineer to manage fire protection system design, loss prevention, and Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) engineering activities for industrial and energy projects.

Key Responsibilities

Fire Protection Engineering & Design

• Lead fire protection engineering activities and coordinate technical discussions, design reviews, and project meetings with clients and stakeholders.
• Develop Fire Safety Design Philosophy (FSDP) and HSE design documentation in collaboration with M&E consultants and relevant authorities.
• Carry out firewater demand assessments, foam system evaluations, and hydraulic calculations.
• Prepare fire protection system layouts, equipment specifications, and passive fire protection arrangements.
• Design fire and gas detection systems, including system architecture, equipment layouts, and cause-and-effect diagrams.
• Review engineering drawings, technical submissions, and vendor documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements.

HSE & Loss Prevention Studies

• Coordinate with specialist consultants to plan, execute, review, and close out Design HSE and loss prevention studies.
• Support technical safety assessments, including HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, SIL, QRA, FERA, Hazardous Area Classification, and Fire & Gas Mapping.
• Participate in additional safety assessments such as BowTie Analysis, Gas Dispersion Studies, Safety Case Development, ALARP Demonstrations, and Human Factors Engineering.
• Review technical reports, evaluate recommendations, and monitor the implementation of identified risk mitigation measures.

Regulatory Compliance & Project Execution

• Coordinate active and passive fire protection documentation and submissions to Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia (BOMBA) .
• Liaise with regulatory bodies, contractors, and project stakeholders to facilitate inspections and statutory approvals.
• Develop testing and pre-commissioning procedures for fire protection and safety systems.
• Provide technical assistance during construction, system testing, commissioning, and regulatory inspections.
• Manage third-party engineering consultants and vendors to ensure deliverables meet technical standards, project schedules, and quality expectations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from a recognised institution.
• Additional qualifications or certifications in Fire Safety Engineering would be advantageous.
• 5 years+ engineering design experience in fire protection systems, loss prevention, or Design HSE studies within chemical processing plants, oil & gas refineries, petrochemical facilities, or offshore installations.
• Practical knowledge of fire protection system design, hydraulic calculations, fire and gas detection systems, and safety engineering principles.
• Exposure to engineering applications such as PIPENET, PHAST/SAFETI, or SoundPLAN would be an advantage.