What Jobs are available for Qatar Civil Defense in Qatar?

Fire Safety Technician

Qualification:

• NEBOSH certification
• Diploma or equivalent in fire/safety equipment maintenance

Experience:

• 3-5 years in Oil & Gas or petrochemical industry

Skills:

• Fire equipment maintenance
• Gas detection/monitoring systems
• SCBA & breathing airline systems
• Equipment inspection and defensive driving

Safety Watch

Qualification:

• Basic Safety Training (IOSH, Managing Safely, First Aid, Fire Extinguisher)

Experience:

• 2+ years in HSE role within petrochemical/Oil & Gas industry

Skills:

• Breathing Air, Hot Work, Confined Space, Working at Height
• Gas Testing, PTW, Lifting & Rigging awareness
• Onsite HSE support

Minimum Qualification: NEBOSH certification. Diploma or equivalent in maintaining fire/safety equipment. Valid driver's license.

Minimum Experience: 3–5 years'experience in Oil and Gas or Petrochemical industry.

Job Specific Skills: Relevant fire equipment related training(s). Relevant training in maintenance of gas detection/monitoring system. Training in SCBA and breathing airline system operations. Equipment inspections and maintenance operation. Defensive driving preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking an experienced
Fire Safety/Protection Engineer
to join our team. The ideal candidate will ensure our facilities meet all
QCDD, NFPA, and company FLS standards
, conducting detailed audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct periodic internal audits across all facilities to ensure compliance with QCDD, NFPA, and company standards.
• Review FLS designs, drawings, and submitting for adherence to fire and life safety requirements.
• Assess fire protection systems, emergency preparedness, and risk levels.
• Inspect evacuation routes, fire doors, emergency signage, and means of egress.
• Identify non-compliance issues, investigate root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare detailed audit reports and coordinate with relevant teams to resolve findings.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Fire, Mechanical, or Safety Engineering.
• Minimum
  5 years of experience
  in Fire & Life Safety within large-scale construction, facility management, or auditing environments.
• Strong knowledge of
  QCDD, NFPA, IBC, and IFC
  codes and standards.
• Hands-on experience with fire protection systems (sprinklers, alarms, extinguishers, hydrants, smoke control, emergency lighting).
• Certifications:
  CFPS / NFPA or equivalent (ISO 45001 Lead Auditor certification is an advantage).

Develop and review fire protection and life safety system designs (fire alarms, sprinklers, smoke control, emergency lighting, fire suppression)

Conduct hydraulic calculations, system layouts, and equipment sizing

Ensure designs comply with NFPA, IBC, IFC, Qatar Civil Defence (or other local authority) regulations, and project specifications

Interpret and apply fire & life safety codes and standards.

Prepare compliance reports and documentation for authority approvals

Coordinate with local Civil Defence or relevant approval bodies for design submissions and inspections

Oversee installation of fire & life safety systems on-site.

Conduct inspections and testing of systems (FAT, SAT, commissioning

rain staff, contractors, and occupants on fire safety practices.

Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.

Professional certifications preferred (e.g., NFPA, CFPS, PE in Fire Protection).

Strong knowledge of NFPA, IBC, IFC, and local Civil Defence requirements.

Experience with fire modeling, evacuation simulations, or life safety analysis is an advantage

Strong communication, coordination, and report-writing skills

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Contract length: 3 months

Application Question(s):

• are you able to join for a short-term assignment?
• do you have 14 plus years of experience ?

Lead Fire Life Safety Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and manage the project's Fire and Life Safety (FLS) program in compliance with NFPA, local civil defense, and Ashghal regulations.
• Conduct FLS risk assessments, audits, and inspections of all project activities and facilities.
• Review and approve FLS design drawings, submittals, and specifications from subcontractors.
• Lead the FLS team, conduct fire drills, and provide training to all project personnel.
• Act as the primary point of contact with Qatar Civil Defense and other regulatory bodies for FLS matters.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or a related engineering field.
• Experience: Minimum of 15 years of experience in Fire and Life Safety, with at least 8 years in a lead or senior role on large-scale construction projects in Qatar.
• Skills: In-depth knowledge of international and local FLS codes and standards (e.g., NFPA, Qatar Civil Defense regulations). Relevant professional certifications (e.g., Certified Fire Protection Specialist - CFPS).

Job Types: Temporary, Contract

Contract length: 4 months

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to join immediately
• Do you hold a CFPS certification?

Experience:

• Lead Fire Life Safety Specialist: 10 years (Required)

Location:

• Doha (Required)

We are seeking an experienced Fire and Life Safety Compliance Analyst to ensure all facilities comply with QCDD NFPA and company FLS requirements. The role involves conducting audits reviewing designs and material submittals assessing risks and coordinating corrective actions to maintain the highest standards of fire safety across our projects and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct periodic internal audits of all facilities to ensure compliance with QCDD NFPA and company FLS standards
• Review fire protection designs shop drawings and material submittals for compliance
• Evaluate fire protection adequacy emergency preparedness evacuation routes fire doors signage and means of egress
• Assess fire compartmentation sealing penetrations and fire rated assemblies
• Identify root causes of non compliance and recommend corrective actions
• Record track and follow up on FLS non compliance issues
• Prepare detailed audit and inspection reports
• Coordinate with project teams facility management and engineering departments to resolve deficiencies

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelors Degree in Fire Engineering Mechanical Engineering Safety Engineering or related field
• Certifications CFPS NFPA or equivalent ISO 45001 Lead Auditor is an advantage
• Strong knowledge of fire protection systems including sprinklers alarms hydrants extinguishers smoke control and emergency lighting
• In depth understanding of local and international FLS codes QCDD NFPA IBC IFC
• Ability to interpret fire strategy drawings system layouts and test reports
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience preferably in construction facility management or auditing environments
• Experience coordinating with QCDD and external fire consultants

Location: Doha, Qatar

Project Duration: 6 Months

Qualification Requirements:Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent.

-UPDA certification is mandatory.

-Minimum 10 years' overall construction experience, with at least 5 years in major international/regional projects.

-Membership in a Chartered body preferred (not mandatory if strong track record is proven).

-Strong knowledge of QCDD inspections and approval processes.

-QCDD certified/approved Engineer preferred (Mechanical & ELV).

-Kahramaa approved Engineer preferred (Electrical).

Job Type: Contract

HIRING: Site Engineers (Fire & Life Safety) – Qatar

We are seeking 2 experienced Site Engineers (Fire & Life Safety) to join our project team in Doha.

Location: Al-Rayyan, Qatar

Project Duration: 6 Months

Salary: QAR 10,000 (Full Package)

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent.

UPDA certification is mandatory.

Minimum 10 years' overall construction experience, with at least 5 years in major international/regional projects.

Membership in a Chartered body preferred.

Strong knowledge of QCDD inspections and approval processes.

QCDD certified/approved Engineer (Fire & Life Safety) preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: QAR9, QAR10,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• How many years of overall construction experience do you have?
• How many years of experience do you have working specifically on Fire & Life Safety systems?
• Are you familiar with QCDD inspections and approval processes for Fire & Life Safety systems?
• Do you have a valid UPDA certification in Qatar?
• Are you a QCDD certified/approved Engineer for Fire & Life Safety systems?
• What is your expected salary and notice period?

Purpose: Provide rescue and emergency response for confined spaces and high‑angle operations during TAR.

Project Duration: 3 Years Ext

Location: Qatar – Ras Laffan

Working day: 12 Hrs / 6 Days(day shift/night shift)

Key Responsibilities:

• Standby rescue coverage for confined space and WAH tasks; support emergency drills and response.

• Set up and operate rescue systems; maintain ERT equipment (ropes, tripods, breathing air).

• Coordinate with PTW/Area Authority during TAR jobs.

Minimum Qualifications/Certifications:

• Competency per NFPA 1006 & 1670 (Confined Space Rescue) documented per OSHA

• Standard First Aid/CPR with AED.

• IRATA Level 1 (Team Member).

Minimum Experience:

• 5+ years' industry‑specific Oil & Gas experience as Emergency Response Technician.

Job‑Specific Skills (must/strongly preferred):

• Confined space & rope rescue systems; BA operations; communication under emergency conditions.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Contract length: 36 months

Application Question(s):

• Do you hold NFPA/OSHA competence records, IRATA card?
• How many years' experience in industry‑specific Oil & Gas experience as Emergency Response Technician do you hold?