Lead Engineer - Fire Fighting System Engineer (Fire and Gas)

Job Requirements

At Quest Global, it’s not just our actions but also our strategy and drive that distinguishes us. With a proud 25-year history as a provider of engineering services, we believe in the revolutionary potential of innovation to accomplish the seemingly unattainable. Our team is driven by the ambition to make a positive impact on the world—to contribute to a brighter future. We bring together various technologies and industries, leveraging the diverse skills of individuals who are motivated by a purpose-oriented work environment, to improve problem-solving efficiency and efficacy.

Fire & Gas System Engineering  Develop Fire & Gas philosophy and basis of design.  Perform Fire & Gas detector mapping and coverage studies.  Prepare detector layouts for: o Gas Detectors o Flame Detectors o Smoke Detectors o Heat Detectors o Toxic Gas Detectors o Manual Call Points o Sounders and Beacons  Coordinate detector locations with 3D model team.  Review hazardous area classification drawings.  Develop F&G Cause & E􀆯ect Matrix.  Prepare F&G hook-up and installation details.  Prepare Instrument Index and I/O List.  Review vendor documents for F&G systems.  Coordinate interfaces with: o DCS o ESD Systems o PLC Systems o HVAC Systems o Deluge Systems o Fire Alarm Systems Fire Fighting System Engineering Passive Fire Protection  Review fire-rated walls, doors, penetrations, and dampers.  Verify compliance with project fire integrity requirements.  Coordinate passive fire protection requirements with structural and HVAC teams. Active Fire Protection  Design and review: o Deluge Systems o Water Spray Systems o Fire Water Systems o Hydrant Systems o Hose Reel Systems o Foam Systems o Portable Fire Extinguishers  Perform hydraulic calculations.  Prepare firefighting layouts and equipment schedules.  Support firefighting equipment selection. Clean Agent and Inergen System Engineering  Design Clean Agent fire suppression systems.  Design Inergen suppression systems for: o Electrical Rooms o E-Houses o Control Rooms o Server Rooms o Battery Rooms o Telecom Rooms  Perform room integrity assessment requirements.  Calculate agent quantity and cylinder sizing.  Review nozzle coverage and discharge calculations.  Verify enclosure protection requirements.  Prepare system schematics and piping layouts.  Develop shutdown and release logic.  Coordinate HVAC shutdown requirements during agent release.  Review vendor calculations and certification documents. Engineering Deliverables Responsible for preparation and review of:  Fire & Gas Philosophy  Fire Protection Philosophy  Basis of Design  Cause & E􀆯ect Charts  Detector Layout Drawings  Fire Fighting Layout Drawings  Clean Agent System Layouts  Inergen System Layouts  P&IDs  Instrument Hook-ups  Cable Schedules  Equipment Datasheets  Material Requisitions  Technical Bid Evaluations  Vendor Document Reviews  Design Calculations  3D Model Reviews  Construction Work Packs Design Standards and Codes Working knowledge of:  NFPA 72  NFPA 2001  NFPA 12  NFPA 15  NFPA 20  NFPA 13  NFPA 11  NFPA 70  IEC 60079  IEC 61508  IEC 61511  ISO 13702  SOLAS  IMO Requirements  DNV Rules  ABS Rules  Lloyd's Register Rules  ClassNK Requirements  NORSOK Standards  API Recommended Practices Project Coordination Responsibilities  Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, SIL and Safety Reviews.  Coordinate with HVAC, Electrical, Instrumentation, Structural and Mechanical disciplines.  Support procurement activities.  Support FAT and SAT activities.  Attend vendor meetings and design reviews.  Participate in 30%, 60%, 90% Model Reviews.  Provide technical support during fabrication, installation and commissioning. Qualification Requirements Education  Bachelor's Degree in: o Instrumentation Engineering o Electrical Engineering o Mechanical Engineering o Fire Protection Engineering o Safety Engineering Experience  Minimum 8-15 years of relevant experience.  Minimum 5 years in o􀆯shore, marine, FPSO, oil & gas, or E-House projects.  Experience in Clean Agent and Inergen suppression systems is mandatory.  Experience with F&G systems integration and ESD interface design. Technical Skills  Fire & Gas System Design  Technical Safety Engineering  Clean Agent Design  Inergen System Design  Hydraulic Calculations  Cause & E􀆯ect Development  Hazardous Area Requirements  Instrumentation Design  Vendor Management  3D Model Review  Risk Assessment Support Software Knowledge  AutoCAD  MicroStation  SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI)  Aveva E3D  PDMS  Navisworks  MS O􀆯ice  Fire Protection Calculation Software  CFD and Detector Mapping Tools (preferred) Preferred Industry Experience  O􀆯shore Platforms  FPSO Projects  FLNG Facilities  Marine & Shipbuilding  Electrical Houses (E-House)  Data Centers  Industrial Plants  Power Plants