Dron & Dickson
Fire and Gas Engineer
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Location: Aberdeen (with offshore/site travel as required)
Reporting to: Senior Fire & Gas Engineer
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Fire & Gas Engineer to join our Engineering team, supporting projects across the industrial and energy sectors. This is an opportunity to work on a variety of challenging projects, taking responsibility for the design, development, commissioning and ongoing support of Fire & Gas systems from concept through to handover.
Working closely with clients, suppliers and multidisciplinary project teams, you will deliver safe, reliable and cost-effective solutions while ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, modify and support Fire & Gas systems throughout the project lifecycle.
- Produce engineering documentation including system designs, calculations, cause & effect diagrams and technical specifications.
- Develop equipment specifications, technical requisitions and verify material compliance.
- Prepare work packs, procedures and technical instructions, ensuring appropriate review and approval.
- Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning and troubleshooting activities.
- Ensure compliance with client requirements, industry standards and relevant legislation.
- Work closely with clients, vendors, subcontractors and project teams to deliver successful project outcomes.
- Manage project delivery from planning through to completion, maintaining effective communication with all stakeholders.
- Monitor project performance, budgets and resource requirements, providing regular updates to clients and management.
- Raise material and service requisitions, support procurement activities and track project expenditure.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs and enhance project performance.
- Ensure all Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental (QHSE) requirements are met and documentation is completed in line with company and client standards.
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What We're Looking For
Qualifications & Experience
- HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Instrumentation & Control Engineering or equivalent.
- Fire & Gas vendor training/certification such as Autronica, Siemens, Honeywell, Dräger or equivalent.
- Experience designing and supporting Fire & Gas systems within industrial, oil & gas, marine or energy environments.
- Knowledge of relevant industry standards and legislation.
- AutoCAD experience is desirable.
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Desirable Certifications
- COMPEX Ex01-04.
- BOSIET/FOET.
- MIST.
- OGUK Medical. (Candidates willing to obtain the above certifications will also be considered.)
Skills & Attributes
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Customer-focused with a collaborative approach.
- Excellent planning and organisational abilities.
- Analytical problem solver with strong commercial awareness.
- Able to prioritise effectively and perform under pressure.
- Professional, adaptable and committed to continuous development.
Why Join Us?
You'll be part of a team that values safety, technical excellence and professional development. We offer opportunities to work on high-profile projects, develop specialist expertise and contribute to delivering innovative engineering solutions across critical industries.
Recruitment Agency Notice: We are recruiting for this position directly and are not seeking agency support.
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