Hanseatic Energy Hub is a future-flexible terminal for liquefied gases at the industrial site of Stade. The independent hub secures and diversifies Germany's import demand for affordable energy. In a first expansion stage, an emission-free LNG terminal is to be put into operation from 2029, the infrastructure of which is also approved for bio-LNG and synthetic natural gas (SNG). With the ramp-up of new climate-neutral energy sources, the hub will then also be available for the import of hydrogen-based energy sources.
We are looking for a Senior Fire Safety Expert (m/f/d) to join the Owner’s project team full-time on a major LNG terminal project currently under construction. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role acting on behalf of the Owner, with responsibility for developing, reviewing and driving the project’s fire safety strategy and implementation across the full project lifecycle — from basic design through construction, testing, acceptance, and start-up readiness.
We are specifically looking for a senior professional with strong experience in industrial facilities in Germany, a solid understanding of applicable fire safety codes, regulations and approval processes, and proven capability in managing engineering contractors, installation contractors and interfaces with authorities and third parties.
Fire Safety Expert (m/f/d)
Hamburg, Stade
Full-time
Permanent employee
About us
Area of responsibility
- Act as the Owner’s fire safety representative within the project team, safeguarding the Owner’s interests regarding compliance, technical integrity, operability, project delivery and readiness for operation.
- Develop, structure and maintain the project-specific fire safety concept from the ground up, including philosophy, design basis, applicable codes and standards, compliance strategy, interfaces and documentation requirements.
- Provide expert fire safety support across the full project lifecycle, including concept development, basic design, detailed engineering, construction, installation, pre-commissioning, commissioning, testing, acceptance, handover and start-up support.
- Advise the Owner and project management team on German fire safety regulations, codes, standards, legalization/approval processes, authority expectations and third-party requirements relevant to industrial and high-hazard facilities.
- Review, comment on and technically challenge engineering deliverables, vendor documentation and installation documentation related to all relevant fire safety systems.
- Oversee and coordinate the work of engineering companies, specialist designers, installation contractors and subcontractors involved in fire safety and fire protection systems.
- Monitor and manage the execution quality of fire protection installation contractors, ensuring alignment with design intent, regulatory requirements, project specifications and industrial best practice.
- Support the technical and organizational management of the full approval / legalization process, including coordination with authorities, inspection bodies, experts, insurers and other relevant third parties, from design review through final acceptance.
- Manage interfaces with project management, HSE, process, civil, mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation, construction management, commissioning teams, subcontractors, external experts, and authorities.
- Review and follow up on design and installation documentation for all relevant fire safety systems
- Perform and coordinate site supervision and inspections to verify installation quality, identify compliance gaps, deviations and non-conformities, and manage punch items and corrective actions through to closure.
- Support and/or lead preparation for inspections, authority visits, audits, functional testing, integrated system testing, acceptance tests and handover activities.
- Ensure that all relevant fire safety documentation is complete and fit for purpose, including compliance records, test documentation, deviation tracking, as-built dossiers, and turnover packages.
You would be a perfect fit if you bring
- Degree-qualified engineer or equivalent recognized qualification in fire safety / fire protection engineering or a comparable discipline.
- Proven multi-year experience in Germany in fire safety / fire protection for large industrial facilities, such as LNG, gas, energy, chemical, refinery, or other major process industry projects.
- Strong practical knowledge of industrial fire safety systems and installations, not limited to design, but including construction follow-up, installation oversight, testing, commissioning and acceptance.
- Demonstrated experience in managing and coordinating engineering companies and in supervising or steering installation contractors for fire protection systems on complex industrial projects.
- Solid knowledge of applicable German codes, standards, regulations and approval processes, including experience in dealing with authorities, inspection bodies, external experts and other third parties.
- Experience advising and supporting the Owner in the full legalization and approval process for fire safety systems and related installations in industrial projects.
- Strong practical exposure to construction and commissioning, including site inspections, deviation management, punch lists, corrective actions, testing and start-up readiness.
- Experience acting on behalf of the Owner, or in a comparable role with strong technical oversight over EPC contractors, general contractors and multiple subcontractors.
- Confident stakeholder management in complex project environments with multiple internal and external interfaces.
- Fluent German and English (spoken and written).
- Experience in LNG / gas / terminal facilities or similarly high-hazard industrial environments is highly desirable.
What we offer
To accompany the major project from the very beginning with a view to sustainable Fire Safety
Flexible working hours and models support a good work-life balance
Remote Work / Home Office options are possible
Accident insurance also for the private sector
Pension provision through regulated employer contribution to personal pension provision
Job ticket for a relaxed arrival and departure is subsidized
Hrmony worth € 50.00/month with attractive voucher partners
About us
Hanseatic Energy Hub is a future-flexible terminal for liquefied gases at the industrial site of Stade. The independent hub secures and diversifies Germany's import demand for affordable energy. In a first expansion stage, an emission-free LNG terminal is to be put into operation from 2029, the infrastructure of which is also approved for bio-LNG and synthetic natural gas (SNG). With the ramp-up of new climate-neutral energy sources, the hub will then also be available for the import of hydrogen-based energy sources.