Job Description

What the role is:The Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX) is a statutory board under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) which aims to pioneer innovation solutions and develop world class science and technology capabilities to transform and empower the Home Team in delivering safety and security for Singapore. HTX is looking for a suitable candidate with passion for fire safety and possesses fire safety engineering knowledge to support MHA in enhancing fire safety standards in Singapore. This is done through the provision of fire safety engineering related consultations, waiver applications, plan audits, fire and evacuation modelling studies and administration of the scheme for fire safety engineers. The job-holder will report to the Senior Assistant Director of the Fire Safety Department in SCDF.What you will be working on:To review and process plans and reports involving fire safety engineering designs proposed by Fire Safety Engineers. To process waiver applications within the target response time. This includes presenting the waiver issues to the Waiver Committee and follow up on the outcome. To assist Branch Head in the annual registration of fire safety engineers, conduct of workshops with fire safety engineers and administration of the continuous professional development program for fire safety engineers. To assist Branch Head in the review of fire safety engineering codes and standards. To ensure effective provision of consultation services to Qualified Persons and Fire Safety Engineers on all fire safety matters within stipulated timeframe. To ensure that performance/output indicators for the plans approval, processing of waiver applications, auditing of plans and consultation process are met. To provide sound advice to department staff on all fire safety engineering related matters. To conduct fire and evacuation modelling for verification and validation of fire safety requirements. To provide lectures at conferences/seminars/courses to both SCDF staff and building professionals on all fire safety issues.What we are looking for:Degree in fire safety engineering. At least 5 years experience in fire safety engineering design. Knowledge in fire safety engineering modelling softwares, such as FDS and STEPS. Knowledge of the local Fire Code and Codes of Practices. Team player with strong attention to details. *** All new hires are appointed on a two-year contract in the first instance and will be assessed and considered for permanent tenure over time, based on performance. As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment. All applicants will be updated on the status of their applications within 4 weeks upon closing of the advertisement.About Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX):HTX is the world's first Science and Technology agency that integrates a diverse range of scientific and engineering capabilities to innovate and deliver transformative and operationally-ready solutions for homeland security. As a statutory board of the Ministry of Home Affairs and integral to the Home Team, HTX works at the forefront of science and technology to empower Singapore's frontline of security. Our shared mission is to amplify, augment and accelerate the Home Team's advantage and secure Singapore as the safest place on planet earth.

Home Team Science and Technology Agency