Regional Engineer - Mechanical And Fire Protection

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

As a Regional Engineer – Mechanical & Fire Protection, You will be responsible for supporting, executing, and managing both new and existing plant and facility upgrade projects across the region. Your role will involve applying engineering principles and project management practices to ensure all activities are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

This position will be based in Dubai, UAE, and will report to the Regional Technical Manager - Engineering & Projects.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and support engineering projects across the region by setting standards, providing training, coordinating activities, and conducting audits.
• Control project costs and quality to ensure compliance as per standards and business principles.
• Implement best practices and standardized engineering solutions across the region.
• Apply sound engineering principles & NFPA standards to deliver efficient technical solutions and develop systems.
• Participate in all project phases - from concept and detailed design to implementation, testing, commissioning, and handover - ensuring objectives and standards are met.
• Enhance and optimize process control systems for effective project execution and management.
• Provide technical support to factories as needed.
• Assist in procurement, including preparing tender documents and evaluating bids.
• Monitor and improve energy performance at Jotun factories.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

What We Look For

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 8+ years of experience in Mechanical and Fire Protection engineering, preferably in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Experience in fire protection system & NFPA standards
• Proven track record in supporting complex projects, ensuring cost, quality, and safety standards are achieved.
• Strong knowledge of engineering best practices, process control systems, and standardized technical solutions.
• Good communication and coordination skills, with fluency in English (written and spoken).

What We offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning
• Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies
• Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores
• A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self
• A focus on having fun together through team buildings and social activities

POSITION INFORMATION

Company:

Jotun MEIA FZ-LLC

Contract Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):

02.12.2025

WHO WE ARE

Jotun’s story in the MEIA region (Middle East, India and Africa) began in 1962, and has grown to include 18 legal entities committed to achieving success and growth of the Jotun Group. Throughout our history, we have focused on providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development, underpinned by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.

Jotun MEIA FZ-LLC is the regional hub for Jotun in the MEIA region providing functional and business support to all our legal entities. With more than 130 employees, we aim to further strengthen Jotun’s position in the region through ambitious market growth plans that focus on innovation, efficiency and profitability.

Visit our Career Page to know more about life at Jotun.

Jotun’s company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and diversity of professions, gender, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures etc. We are committed to represent the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination.

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If you think that this role is what you could be doing next, apply now!