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Position: Fire & Gas (F&G) Engineer – Electrical

Nationality: Tanzanians and Uganda nationals only

Location: Tanzania or Uganda (Site-based)

Contract Duration: 18 Months

 

About Us:

Your career is about more than building a resume — it’s a chance to #LeaveYourMark. Guaranteeing quality, ensuring health and safety, mitigating risks and improving performance, as well as environmental protection and social responsibility…this is what Bureau Veritas is about. Join an inclusive, flexible and diverse company where you can thrive while positively contributing to transforming the world in which we live.

 

Position Summary

The Fire & Gas (F&G) Engineer is responsible for the implementation, testing, and com- missioning of all F&G systems across substations and facilities. This includes the deployment of detection technologies (flame, heat, smoke, gas), alarm systems, suppression interfacing, and control panel configuration. The role ensures that all systems meet project safety requirements, functional design specifications, and compliance with manufacturer and oil & gas industry safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise installation and perform field validation of fire and gas detection systems, including detectors, horns, strobes, and control panels. Configure and test F&G logic for alarm activation, shutdown signals, and interfacing with fire suppression or ESD (Emergency Shutdown) systems. Validate system layout and coverage based on hazardous area classification and project design drawings. Coordinate with instrumentation, SCADA, and ECS teams to ensure proper system integration and response logic. Perform loop checks, functional testing, and cause & effect validation. Ensure compliance with international fire & gas safety standards (e.g., NFPA, ISA, IEC 60079). Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and Site Acceptance Tests (SATs) for F&G panels and control interfaces. Troubleshoot system faults and alarms during commissioning and site acceptance. Maintain all F&G-related documentation including test reports, redlines, and O&M manuals. Support end-user training and system handover activities.

 

Qualifications & Experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Instrumentation Engineering.

Years of Experience

Minimum 4–6 years of hands-on experience with F&G systems in oil & gas or hazardous industrial environments.

Industry Exposure

Field experience in energy infrastructure, terminals, or upstream/downstream facilities where F&G safety systems are mandatory.

Technical Tool/Software Proficiency

Familiarity with F&G control systems and configuration tools Microsoft Office Suite Basic understanding of DCS/PLC/SCADA integration

 

Technical Skills

Understanding of fire and gas detection principles (point and open-path gas detectors, smoke detectors, flame detectors, etc.). Knowledge of hazardous area classification and equipment selection. Ability to interpret cause & effect matrices, zoning layouts, and shutdown logic. Experience in loop checking, signal verification, and fault troubleshooting. Familiarity with integration of F&G systems with SCADA, PLCs, and shutdown systems.

 

Personal Attributes

Safety-driven mindset with a proactive approach to risk mitigation. Strong coordination and communication skills across disciplines. Meticulous in documentation and testing procedures. Able to work under pressure during commissioning or emergency readiness testing. Clear understanding of life-safety system criticality and regulatory compliance.

 

Preferred Additional Qualifications

Certification or training in fire & gas system design or maintenance (e.g., NFPA, ISA, or OEM-specific). Experience with Schneider Electric F&G systems or similar platforms. Fluency in English is required; Swahili or French is a plus.

 

Performance Measurement (KPIs)

F&G loop completion and testing progress Number of false alarms or system errors during commissioning Compliance with safety and zoning standards Completion of cause & effect testing on schedule Documentation quality and handover package readiness

 

Bureau Veritas is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.