Fire Suppression Engineer - Data Centres - Client Side (PR-34035548)

Essential Job Functions

• Architect fire suppression and detection system topology using internal financial modelling tool to select best solutions for the business
• Lead all aspects of fire suppression and detection design and engineering including conceptual design, basis of design, scope of work, development of construction documents, equipment procurement strategy and innovation
• Management of external fire suppression and detection engineer contractors
• Drive project level tasks and milestones assigned by the project management team
• Review project plans and specifications
• Subject matter expert responsible for technical reviews including submittals, RFIs and engineering studies/analysis
• Interface and manage mechanical design and design-build contractors on a per-project basis
• Report on weekly basis to the Leadership Team on design progress, blockers, risks and assignment of priorities
• Oversee review process of engineering studies of all types
• Coach and help develop the career path for more junior engineers
• Visit job sites for field investigations and coordination meetings
• Provide oversight and review of project plans, equipment and system submittals
• Attend project design team meetings and interface with various team members
• Partner up with the Human Resources in the recruitment of appropriate skilled individuals contractors to deliver the product required
• Review, comment and process project plans and actively participate at various gating approvals
• Participation in on-site job walks and meetings
• Develop and/or set minimum requirements for complete sequence of operations for all designed systems. Review complete sequence of operations for all designed mechanical systems
• Review documentation for the fire suppression and detection part of the commissioning efforts of each project
• Support Site Operations to troubleshoot /tune existing systems
• Provide oversight and review of project plans, equipment and system submittals
• Coordinate with internal engineering teams across all disciplines to ensure products delivered to Operations are streamlined and optimised to meet the needs of the business across all functions
• Conduct value engineering analysis, and provide system recommendations based on ROI and IRR analysis
• Participate in product development process flow from idea to implementation led by the innovation engineering team to apply for and obtain patents for the company to retain its IP
• Attend project design team meetings and ensure product constructed meets engineering standards and specifications
• Work closely with Operations to find a balance between cost-effective solutions & operational sustainability
• Support Sales during tours, RFP response, both standard and bespoke solutions, and customer meetings
• Help set standards for commissioning efforts and ensure compliance on each project
• Project coordination and commissioning support
• Management of internal and external design teams
• Respond on an as needed basis to data centre related emergencies
• Additional duties as assigned from time to time by management

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Fire Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university or college
• Experience in fire suppression & detection systems design and construction required
• Data Centre and/or mission critical experience preferred
• Accredited engineering credentials preferred (Chartered Engineer in EMEA)
• Proficient knowledge of all building fire codes and ordinances
• Working knowledge of MEP systems infrastructure within a data centre preferred
• National and international travel required is expected to be 20 to 25%, but may increase over time as the business evolves

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