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Principal Fire Protection Engineer (Certified NFPA)

Full-time
Al Khobar, Saudi Arabiavia KBR CareersPosted Oct 25, 2026
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Methods

Project management

About this role

Title:

Principal Fire Protection Engineer (Certified NFPA)

Overall Summary

Technical Advisor Fire Protection, Fire & Gas detection, Process Safety studies with experience in the design of Fire Protection system, Fire & Gas detection system, Process Safety Studies, utilities and offsite facilities at the conceptual, FEED, or detailed design stage of medium to large size projects. Knowledge of process safety & Fire engineering practices, economics principles, calculation methods, international standards, codes, specifications, and procedures.

Minimum 15 years’ experience in Oil & Gas, Hydrocarbons, and/or Infrastructure industries. Excellent communication skills required.

Duties and

Responsibilities

  • Minimum 15 years of experience in Engineering companies for design of upstream Oil and Gas Plant facilities and Petrochemical Facilities.
  • Develop fire water basis of design report, fire water and foam water demand calculations.
  • Prepare P&IDs for Fire water network, Foam water system, Fire water pumps & tanks and Fire water coverage layouts, Fire hazardous area layouts, Electrical area classification layouts, Fire risk area drawings,
  • Prepare Fire protection equipment data sheets & specifications, Safety equipment data sheets & Specifications and Fire hazardous equipment schedule.
  • Perform Steady State Hydraulic calculations & Transient analysis for Fire water network, Foam water system and Water spray system.
  • Preparation of Fire & Gas Philosophy, Fire & Gas detection layouts, Block diagram, Cause and Effect diagrams and 3-D Mapping studies.
  • Preparation of Emergency escape routes, Safety sign layouts, Safety shower layouts and Safety equipment layouts (SCBA, SABA, windsocks, extinguishers).
  • Prepare Third party scope of Works such as EIA, PHA etc., technical bid evaluations, review vendor non-material requisitions.
  • Participating and reviewing reports for safety studies like PrHA, HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, LOPA, BRA, QRA, Consequences modeling and prepare actions close outs.
  • Prepare MTO’s and Construction scope of work documents.
  • Attend the 3D model reviews.
  • Develop process safety discipline budgets and review proposals with estimate manhours.
  • Key Interactions:
  • Project Management
  • Discipline Managers
  • Team Leader
  • Client
  • Qualifications & Years of Experience:
  • Minimum Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Mechanical, Fire Engineering, or related field, and a minimum of 15 years of relevant engineering experience.
  • Key Skills & Technical Competencies:
  • Sound knowledge of basic engineering principles, P&ID/PFD development, hydraulic calculations, equipment sizing, safety devices
  • Experience in Hydraulics Software (e.g. Pipenet, Elite)
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities to work both within a team and independently.
  • Handle Work Group Leader activities.
  • Familiarity with the International Fire Code, NFPA Standards, Saudi Aramco engineering standards and procedures and Saudi Building Code.
  • Ability to handle responsibility and complete projects within schedule.
  • Must be proficient in English, oral and written.
  • Excellent technical presentation skills required.
  • Preferred relevant Registration / certifications Such as Professional Engineer (P.E), CFPS, HAZOP, Functional safety and SCE.
  • Certified NFPA & Registered PE

Before you apply

  • 1Which parts of your CV prove experience with Project management?
  • 2Which recent work examples would make your application stronger for this role?
  • 3What details from the original source listing should you confirm before applying?

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