Assistant Fire Protection Engineer

About the role

As a Cluster Assistant Fire Protection Engineer you will support and coordinate fire protection initiatives across TUI owned hotel properties in Zanzibar. Reporting to the Maintenance Director and Health & Safety Manager, you will ensure that fire and life‑safety systems operate reliably while maintaining guest comfort.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee fire‑fighting systems (sprinklers, hose reels, landing valves, fire pumps) and fire‑alarm systems (addressable and conventional).
• Maintain emergency and exit lighting, smoke detectors, and fire‑suppression equipment 24/7.
• Monitor alarms, faults and panel indications; trigger timely corrective actions.
• Plan, coordinate and supervise installation, testing and commissioning of fire‑protection upgrades.
• Lead civil‑defence and authority inspections, obtain approvals and keep certifications up to date.
• Ensure compliance with local fire & life‑safety codes, hotel brand standards and company policies.
• Collaborate with hotel engineering, MEP, civil teams and external contractors while minimizing guest disturbance.
• Assist in fire drills, evacuation exercises and staff training on fire safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, tests, events and generate regular reports for management and auditors.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience with fire‑protection systems in hotels, hospitality or high‑end commercial buildings.
• Hands‑on experience in testing, commissioning and authority inspections.
• Familiarity with operational, guest‑occupied environments is highly preferred.

Required skills

• Sprinkler and hose‑reel system knowledge.
• Fire‑alarm system expertise (addressable & conventional).
• Emergency lighting and smoke‑detector maintenance.
• Fire‑suppression system operation.
• Testing, commissioning and fault diagnosis.
• Fire‑risk assessment and life‑safety audit participation.
• Compliance with local fire & life‑safety regulations.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and standard benefits.
• Collaboration with cross‑functional teams in a fast‑growing international hotel group.
• Career development with international mobility opportunities.
• Access to free learning platforms for continuous skill growth.