About the role
Responsible for the fire protection and suppression systems of the data center - inspection, maintenance, design improvement, and coordination with contractors and authorities - to ensure compliance with international standards (NFPA) and Thai regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect, test and maintain building fire systems: fire sprinkler, fire pump, clean agent suppression such as FM-200 and NOVEC 1230, VESDA, and fire alarm.
- Oversee installation and upgrade works with MEP contractors.
- Prepare inspection documentation to NFPA standards and Thai law, and track the relevant permits.
- Liaise with government authorities, including the fire department, and with external auditors.
- Conduct fire risk assessments for data hall and electrical room areas, and propose improvements.
- Develop emergency response plans and coordinate fire drills with the EHS team.
- Report system status and the maintenance budget to management.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, civil or electrical engineering, or a related field.
- Three to ten years of experience with fire or MEP systems in buildings such as offices, hospitals, hotels, malls or data centers. A prior job title of Fire Protection Engineer is not required.
- Working knowledge of NFPA standards, or willingness to undergo additional training.
- A professional engineering licence is an advantage.
- Working proficiency in English; Mandarin Chinese is a strong plus.
- Able to work on site in Rayong.
Preferred Background
- Prior experience with an MEP or fire-system contractor.
- Experience maintaining systems in high-rise buildings, hospitals, malls, hotels, or buildings with complex fire suppression systems.
- Vendor training or certification, for example FM-200, NOVEC or VESDA.
- Experience with facility management or building management systems.