About Acwa and the Role

Acwa is a leading developer, investor, and operator of power generation, renewable energy, and water desalination assets with a significant portfolio across Saudi Arabia and international markets. As the portfolio expands, the Industrial Security & Crisis Management function is being strengthened. We are seeking a full-time Manager Safety & Fire (SAIS/HCIS) to join our team in Makkah or Jeddah.

Role Purpose and Scope

This role serves as Acwa's subject matter expert for SAIS Safety & Fire (SAF) requirements. The Manager will support projects and operational facilities to ensure compliance with applicable industrial safety, fire protection, and firefighting regulations. The position spans the entire project lifecycle, from design and construction through commissioning and operation, providing technical guidance, regulatory oversight, and assurance to project teams, operating companies, consultants, and contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and monitoring of SAIS/HCIS Safety & Fire requirements across Acwa projects and operational facilities.
• Provide technical interpretation and guidance on SAIS SAF directives and regulatory requirements.
• Review fire protection studies, engineering designs, compliance packages, and project submissions.
• Provide oversight of industrial fire protection and firefighting arrangements.
• Review fire protection systems, including fire pumps, hydrants, foam systems, fire detection and alarm systems, suppression systems, and passive fire protection.
• Support fire hazard assessments, risk analysis, and loss-prevention activities.
• Monitor the implementation of SAF requirements throughout project development, construction, commissioning, start-up, and operation.
• Coordinate regulatory inspections, audits, and assessments with SAIS and other relevant authorities.
• Track regulatory observations and corrective actions through to closure.
• Support emergency preparedness, industrial firefighting drills, and response exercises.
• Provide technical support to project and operating teams on process safety and fire-related matters.
• Engage with stakeholders including SAIS, Civil Defense, Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Energy, and relevant government authorities.
• Support competency development, training, and awareness relating to Safety & Fire requirements.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Saudi national.
• Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5-10 years of strong experience within industrial safety, process safety, fire protection, and/or industrial firefighting.
• Practical experience working with HCIS / SAIS Safety & Fire requirements in Saudi Arabia.
• Experience within power generation, utilities, water/desalination, oil & gas, petrochemicals, energy, or other critical infrastructure sectors.
• Experience supporting industrial facilities during both project and operational phases.
• Strong understanding of fire protection systems, fire risk, and firefighting preparedness.
• Experience dealing with regulatory and government authorities in Saudi Arabia.
• Strong Arabic and English communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience within a major Saudi industrial organization operating under HCIS/SAIS requirements.
• SAIS approval.
• NFPA Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) and/or Certified Fire Inspector qualification.
• Strong working knowledge of NFPA codes and standards.
• Experience supporting multiple facilities, projects, or business units.

Work Location and Type

This is a full-time position based in Makkah or Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.