Plumbing Firefighting Engineer

Job description / Role

• Responsible to supervise execution of the Plumbing & Firefighting work within allotted time, productivity, quality and safety standards and in accordance with specifications and drawings.
• To ensure conveyance of information on drawings to the site Supervisory staff with sufficient clarity to ensure understanding.
• Responsible for coordination and milestones including, planning, engineering, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Problem resolution, in advance of impact on the works and interface with other departments in the Construction Management Team.
• Assists in the development, review and approval of construction plans, including goals and objectives, work breakdown structure, detailed scope descriptions, detailed schedules, risk management approach, milestone descriptions, Shop drawings, as-built drawings, budgets and staffing requirements.
• Knowledge of documentation & procedures required for testing, balancing and commissioning of equipment/services.
• Able to read, interpret and prepare the Plumbing, Firefighting and P&ID drawings, basic quantities as may be required time to time.
• Able to review and interpret the Mechanical specifications along with overall MEP specifications.
• Assists in the introduction of new methods of construction, equipment, and machinery to improve the construction process.
• Manages, expedites, and supports consultants’ and construction document submittals, budgets, and schedules.
• Operates in an environment conducive of logistic planning and productivity measurement.
• Coordinates with the HVAC Engineer, Electrical Engineer, MEP Construction manager, Project Manager and Superintendent/Foreman to optimize allocation of manpower, material and equipment for assigned projects.
• Responsible for the timely delivery of required site forms including all Material delivery notes (with authorized signature and ID number), Master Labor Card, and Daily Activity Report and other information as required for Projects Control.
• Coordinates with procurement Engineer to order material and equipment as needed.
• Implements the safety rules and regulations are communicated to the workforce and that they are fully enforced
• Monitors all project team construction works, subcontractor works to ensure their compliance with the job specifications and time plan.
• Ensures controlled material/equipment wastage at site.
• Responsible for monitoring and analyzing labor attendance and productivity.
• Prepares look-ahead schedules for Mechanical works.
• Assists MEP manager in updating progress on site to Planning on a weekly basis.
• Ensures his site image is in compliance with Company standards and policies.
• Assists in the issuance of information required for the weekly and monthly progress reports and progress photographs.
• Translates look ahead programs with MEP manager to working schedules for the site supervisory staff.
• Maintains a digital photo data base of the site to meet record requirements and management defined marketing needs.
• Conducts daily meetings with site supervisors to organize work scope for the day/next day.
• Records changes for the delivery of As-Built Drawings for his projects.
• Assists with the development of new Engineering standards and maintains and improves existing standards and guidelines, implementing industry and company best practices.
• Acts as a subject matter expert regarding some mechanical engineering activities.
• Interacts closely with internal teams to ensure that project needs and objectives are met.
• Prepares engineering scope documents, exhibits, budgets, specifications, schedules, and Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
• Leads or participates in project meetings and conference calls.
• Produces quality engineering plans, studies, and specifications while ensuring compliance with department, project, company, utility, regional electrical entity, and industry requirements and standards.
• Participates in engineering, design, and construction review processes.
• Leads and conducts value-engineering studies of alternative design approaches.
• Interprets plans, specifications, drawings, and documents related to engineering and construction.
• Leads or assists with investigations of mechanical-related issues, including root cause analysis as needed.
• Additional duties as required.

Salary:
SAR 15,000 to 20,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
• Detailed engineering, construction process and testing commissioning knowledge, Plumbing, Firefighting, water treatment process services for hotels, commercial and light industrial buildings.

In continuation to above knowledge on below mentioned systems is sought:
• Commercial diesel boilers for hot water systems.
• Domestic hydro pneumatic water pumping system for hotels, commercial and light industrial buildings.
• Water saving features.
• Landscaping features.
• Water features (fountains etc.)
• Condensate drains.
• Instrumentation
• Drainage
• Firefighting (wet sprinkler, clean agent etc.)
• Water treatment plants/systems.
• Knowledge of air and water testing, balancing, flushing, chemical cleaning.
• Any other system that may be necessary.
• Outline knowledge of civil and architectural design.
• Knowledge of the overall construction processes and operating practices.
• Knowledge of the project planning would be an added advantage.
• Thorough knowledge on process involving design, selection, procurement, fabrication, installation, testing & commissioning of MEP services is required.
• Thorough knowledge of CAD, REVIT is preferred.
• Interpret drawings, safety training, computer skills and communications skills in English Language (read, write and speak).

• Basic salary package (based on experience): SAR 15,000 - SAR 20,000
• Housing allowance for family per month = [ (3 x Basic Salary) / 12 ] SAR
• Transportation allowance per month = 1000 SAR

About the Company

Yousef Abdul Latif Jameel Group is a collection of firms that focuses primarily on real estate development and agriculture. Its real estate portfolio includes several lands in the Jeddah / Makkah region which include hospitality and commercial real estate. Its agricultural business currently cultivates more than 280,000 date palms using sustainable and environmentally friendly practices. Forward thinking, social and environmental consciousness are the fundamental principles uniting the YALJ group.