Job Title: Senior Fire Safety Engineer
Location: Sydney, Australia
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Fire Safety Engineer in Sydney. The Senior Fire Safety Engineer will be responsible for providing expert advice on all aspects of fire safety engineering and ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and regulations. This role requires a strong technical background and excellent problem-solving skills to assess fire risks, develop fire safety strategies, and provide effective fire safety solutions for various projects. The Senior Fire Safety Engineer must also possess exceptional communication skills to effectively liaise with clients, project teams, and regulatory authorities.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct fire safety assessments and risk evaluations for various projects, including residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, and provide recommendations to mitigate fire risks.
- Develop and implement fire safety strategies in accordance with local and international codes, standards, and regulations.
- Review architectural plans, engineering designs, and construction drawings to ensure compliance with fire safety requirements.
- Perform computer-based fire simulations to analyse fire behavior and evacuation strategies.
- Provide technical advice to architects, engineers, and project teams regarding fire detection, suppression systems, ventilation, and emergency evacuation procedures.
- Conduct site inspections and audits to ensure ongoing compliance with fire safety requirements.
- Prepare clear and concise reports and presentations to communicate fire safety findings and recommendations to clients and regulatory authorities.
- Keep abreast of industry trends, new technologies, and emerging fire safety regulations.
- Engage and collaborate with internal stakeholders, clients, architects, contractors, and regulatory authorities to deliver successful fire safety solutions.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Fire Safety Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
- Proven experience in fire safety engineering.
- Extensive knowledge of fire safety codes, regulations, and standards.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities to assess complex fire safety challenges and propose effective solutions.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with clients, project teams, and regulatory authorities.
- Attention to detail and strong organisational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Professional certifications such as Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) or similar will be advantageous.
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