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Entity Description

Air Liquide Engineering & Construction builds the Group’s production units (mainly air gas separation and hydrogen production units) and provides external customers with efficient, sustainable, customized technology and process solutions. Our core expertise in industrial gas, energy conversion and gas purification enables customers to optimize natural resources. We cover the entire project life‑cycle: license engineering services / proprietary equipment, high‑end engineering & design capabilities, project management & execution services. In addition we also offer efficient customer services through our worldwide set‑up. As a technology partner, customers benefit from our research and development to achieve energy transition goals.

Air Liquide’s ambition is to be a leader in its industry, deliver long‑term performance and contribute to sustainability – with a strong commitment to climate change and energy transition at the heart of its strategy.

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

E&C Poland is seeking a highly experienced Fire Fighting Engineer to join our engineering team. This is a pivotal role focused on the comprehensive oversight and execution of Fire Fighting and Protection System packages for complex, industrial capital projects. You will lead from the conceptual phase through to final commissioning, serving as the primary contact responsible for ensuring all fire protection systems comply with the highest quality standards, industry codes, and client specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Design Phase: feasibility, concept studies, Pre‑FEED, FEED, and detailed design.
• Develop Core Documentation: Fire Protection Philosophies, Loss Prevention deliverables, Firefighting System Calculations, Hydraulic Studies, PFDs, P&IDs, and Equipment Datasheets.
• Execute detailed designs for underground and aboveground Fire Water (FW) systems, including Hydrants, Monitors, installations, and Water Spray Systems.
• Perform, supervise, and verify hydraulic calculations and pipe sizing for FW systems.
• Provide Technical Safety input on engineering documents from other disciplines (Process P&IDs, Plot Plans, General Arrangements) to ensure constructability and design safety.
• Initiate and manage safety studies performed by specialist consultants (HAZOP, HAZID, ENVID, QRA, FERA, EERA).
• Supervise and participate in 3D PDS FW piping modeling and layout creation.
• Coordinate Purchase Orders for Fire Fighting and F&G Detection systems and validate vendor technical documentation.
• Mentor junior engineers, provide technical guidance and job training to ensure schedule adherence and quality.
• Participate in and approve final tests at supplier facilities (FAT) and oversee on‑site acceptance and commissioning of installations.
• Monitor Technical Safety and Loss Prevention engineering with the EPC contractor to meet project timelines.

Qualifications

• NFPA Certification.
• Expert‑level knowledge of Life Safety Code.
• Expert knowledge of Water Spray Systems design and hydraulic calculations.
• Expert knowledge of Fire Water Pumps specifications and operation.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; familiarity with 3D PDS modeling highly valued.
• Very good written and spoken English (must be capable of leading technical clarification meetings and managing complex documentation).
• Proven experience in industrial capital projects.
• Ability to act as a Lead Engineer.
• Strong capability in coordinating with Clients, Vendors, and Stakeholders.

Benefits

• Attractive compensation and benefits package including private medical care, Multisport card and life insurance.
• Possibility to purchase company shares on preferential terms.
• International exposure.
• Hybrid work model.
• Comfortable office location and modern office space.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Chemical Manufacturing