Fire Engineer (Pta)

Job Requirements
5+ years of experience with the following:

Design and install fire suppression and detection systems in various industries.
Mining industry experience highly recommended.
Fire plan preparation and submission (as a minimum).
Sprinkler system design and implementation (preferred).
Sprinkler hydraulics.
Smoke control calculations.
Fire detection system design.
Rational fire design with reference to BS 7974 and the supporting PDs.
Prior knowledge of international sprinkler codes such as NFPA & FM Global will be advantageous.
Well-versed with engineering design software.
Performance-based engineering (hands-on experience with the actual engineering side).
Engineering Project Management of a fire protection system installation (Stage 5).

Looking for someone who can hit the ground running. This position requires, at a minimum, experience in drafting fire plans according to SANS 10400-T and associated supporting SANS codes, as well as interfacing with fire departments during the approval process.
Performance Based Designs (Rational Designs) require an in-depth understanding of fire engineering. It is important to grasp the concept of Rational Design fully, not just as a tick-box exercise.
The client may request evidence of:

Sprinkler hydraulic designs (pump and tank sizing).
Smoke control design (fire growth and size, heat release rate, smoke generation, and smoke fill rate calculations) coupled with ASET and RSET evaluations.

Additional Requirements:

Own transport and valid driver's license.
Willingness to travel to clients when required.
Medically fit and willing to work on mining and construction sites.

Interested and qualified? Submit your detailed and updated CV in MS Word format now!
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