[Hiring] Test Engineer Fire Suppression @BSI

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Test Engineer to act as our local technical resource across China and the wider Asia region. This is a predominantly field-based role, with the successful candidate working from home while travelling extensively to client and manufacturer sites to conduct witness testing. The primary focus of the role will be witnessing and evaluating fire suppression system testing, including aerosol, water mist and kitchen fire suppression systems as well as other firefighting products.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct witness testing at manufacturer and client facilities throughout China and Asia.
• Evaluate test setups, procedures and results against applicable standards and certification requirements.
• Conduct witness testing of fixed firefighting systems, including aerosol, water mist and kitchen fire suppression systems.
• Conduct witness testing of portable extinguishers and fire brigade equipment.
• Prepare technical reports and test documentation.
• Liaise with manufacturers, laboratories, certification personnel and project stakeholders.
• Support certification and product approval activities.
• Represent the company professionally during customer visits and technical meetings.
• Travel regularly within China and internationally across Asia-Pacific.

Qualifications

• Degree, diploma or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in testing, inspection, certification, commissioning or validation of fire protection systems.
• Strong knowledge of fixed firefighting systems and related fire protection products.
• Experience interpreting and applying international standards and test protocols.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Fluent Mandarin Chinese and professional working proficiency in English.
• Full right to work in China.

Requirements

• Knowledge of relevant international standards (EN, ISO).
• Previous experience with certification bodies, testing laboratories, fire protection manufacturers or inspection organisations.
• Experience witnessing or conducting full-scale fire tests.
• Background in fire safety engineering or fire protection systems.
• Knowledge of aerosol, water mist, kitchen suppression systems, portable extinguishers or fire brigade equipment.

Company Description

BSI is a business improvement and standards company and for over a century BSI has been recognized for having a positive impact on organizations and society, building trust and enhancing lives.

• Today BSI partners with more than 77,500 clients in 195 countries and engages with a 15,000 strong global community of experts, industry and consumer groups, organizations and governments.
• Utilizing its extensive expertise in key industry sectors - including automotive, aerospace, built environment, food and retail, and healthcare - BSI delivers on its purpose by helping its clients fulfil theirs.
• Living by our core values of Client-Centricity, Agility, and Collaboration, BSI provides organizations with the confidence to grow by partnering with them to tackle society’s critical issues – from climate change to building trust in digital transformation and everything in between - to accelerate progress towards a better society and a sustainable world.
• BSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.