Quest Global

Engineering services, digital transformation, asset management

Lead Engineer - Fire Fighting System Engineer, Fire and Gas

Electrical EngineeringUpdated on Nov 8

Full-timeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, or Safety Engineering.
A minimum of 8–15 years of relevant experience.
A minimum of 5 years of experience in offshore, marine, FPSO, oil and gas, or E-House projects.
Experience in Clean Agent and Inergen suppression systems is mandatory.
Experience with Fire and Gas systems integration and ESD interface design.
Working knowledge of applicable design standards and codes, including NFPA, IEC 60079, IEC 61508, IEC 61511, ISO 13702, SOLAS, IMO requirements, DNV Rules, ABS Rules, Lloyd's Register Rules, ClassNK requirements, NORSOK standards, and API Recommended Practices.
Technical skills in Fire and Gas system design, technical safety engineering, Clean Agent design, Inergen system design, hydraulic calculations, Cause and Effect development, hazardous area requirements, instrumentation design, vendor management, 3D model review, and risk assessment support.
Knowledge of AutoCAD, MicroStation, SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI), Aveva E3D, PDMS, Navisworks, MS Office, and fire protection calculation software.

Responsibilities

Develop Fire and Gas philosophy and basis of design.
Perform Fire and Gas detector mapping and coverage studies.
Prepare layouts for gas, flame, smoke, heat, and toxic gas detectors; manual call points; sounders; and beacons.
Coordinate detector locations with the 3D model team.
Review hazardous area classification drawings.
Develop Fire and Gas Cause and Effect Matrices.
Prepare Fire and Gas hook-up and installation details.
Prepare the Instrument Index and I/O List.
Review vendor documents for Fire and Gas systems.
Coordinate interfaces with DCS, ESD, PLC, HVAC, deluge, and fire alarm systems.
Review fire-rated walls, doors, penetrations, and dampers; verify compliance with project fire integrity requirements; and coordinate passive fire protection requirements with structural and HVAC teams.
Design and review deluge, water spray, fire water, hydrant, hose reel, foam, and portable fire extinguisher systems.
Perform hydraulic calculations; prepare firefighting layouts and equipment schedules; and support firefighting equipment selection.
Design Clean Agent fire suppression systems and Inergen suppression systems for electrical rooms, E-Houses, control rooms, server rooms, battery rooms, and telecom rooms.
Perform room integrity assessments, calculate agent quantities and cylinder sizing, review nozzle coverage and discharge calculations, and verify enclosure protection requirements.
Prepare system schematics and piping layouts; develop shutdown and release logic; and coordinate HVAC shutdown requirements during agent release.
Review vendor calculations and certification documents.
Prepare and review Fire and Gas Philosophy, Fire Protection Philosophy, Basis of Design, Cause and Effect Charts, detector layout drawings, firefighting layout drawings, Clean Agent and 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, and construction work packs.
Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, and safety reviews.
Coordinate with HVAC, electrical, instrumentation, structural, and mechanical disciplines.
Support procurement activities and FAT and SAT activities.
Attend vendor meetings and design reviews.
Participate in 30%, 60%, and 90% model reviews.
Provide technical support during fabrication, installation, and commissioning.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with CFD and detector mapping tools.
Preferred industry experience in offshore platforms, FPSO projects, FLNG facilities, marine and shipbuilding, electrical houses (E-House), data centers, industrial plants, and power plants.

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

About the Company

Quest Global

Engineering services, digital transformation, asset management

QuEST Global provides engineering and lifecycle services across aerospace, automotive, energy, healthcare, and transportation, focusing on digital transformation and asset management. It uses edge computing, cloud, AI/ML, and industrial IoT to deliver tailored engineering solutions through long-term partnerships, service contracts, project-based engagements, and strategic collaborations. It differentiates itself with a broad industry footprint, global delivery model, and emphasis on partnerships, talent development, and workplace culture. Its goal is to help clients improve operational efficiency and drive business growth by transforming engineering processes and assets with digital tools and data-driven management.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Growth Equity (Venture Capital)
Total funding: $581M
Headquarters: Greenville, SC
Founded: 1997

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