Gauteng: Fire Systems Designer posted by Network Finance

Key Responsibilities

• Design fire detection, fire alarm, voice evacuation, and gaseous fire suppression systems for a wide range of projects.
• Prepare detailed system layouts, single-line diagrams, wiring schematics, equipment schedules, and installation drawings.
• Perform fire system calculations, including battery standby calculations, voltage drop calculations, and detector spacing layouts.
• Select appropriate fire detection and suppression equipment based on project specifications and applicable standards.
• Develop cause-and-effect matrices and control philosophies.
• Coordinate designs with electrical, mechanical, HVAC, architectural, and structural engineering disciplines.
• Prepare technical specifications, bills of quantities, tender documentation, and engineering reports.
• Review project documentation to ensure compliance with client requirements, SANS standards, and relevant fire codes.
• Provide technical support during installation, commissioning, and project handover.
• Assist with Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and commissioning where required.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors, and approval authorities throughout project execution.

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma, BTech, BEng, or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience designing fire detection and life safety systems.
• Proven experience with commercial, industrial, mining, healthcare, or data centre fire protection projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, or similar design software.
• Strong understanding of fire detection technologies, control panels, detectors, notification devices, and interface modules.
• Knowledge of addressable fire alarm systems from leading manufacturers such as Notifier, Ziton, Siemens, Bosch, Advanced, Kentec, or similar.
• Experience preparing technical documentation and engineering calculations.
• Valid driver’s licence.

Highly Advantageous

• SAQCC Fire Designer registration.
• Knowledge of SANS 10139 (Fire Detection and Alarm Systems).
• Experience designing gaseous fire suppression systems (FM-200, Novec 1230, Inergen, CO).
• Experience with smoke detection, aspirating smoke detection (VESDA), beam detection, and flame detection systems.
• Knowledge of fire system networking, BMS integration, and graphical monitoring software.
• ECSA registration or eligibility for registration.
• Experience with mining, petrochemical, power generation, or mission-critical facilities.

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