Majed Almejmaj
Fire Protection
Riyadh
Summary
Seeking a senior position in fire protection that can benefit from my experience in global fire protection codes, master planning, compliance, code development, and governance to safeguard the organization’s assets, people, and public image.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Fire Prevention and Rescue Director
KAFD
05.2024 - Current
- Developing a new department mandate / operating model that includes new responsibilities related to engineering compliance and operating KAFD fire station
- Supervised safety, prevention and fire protection programs
- Contributed to a culture of safety by actively participating in ongoing education and training opportunities within KAFD
- Conducting audits of operational parcels to ensure operability of fire protection systems and readiness of emergency plans
- Introducing fire alarm monitoring solutions as part of KAFD smarty city strategy
- Developing a fire risk register that covers buildings and events
- Developing guidelines that would assist tenants and service providers with developing emergency evacuation procedures, and fire equipment testing / maintenance
Senior Manager
KAFD Development Company
09.2021 - 05.2024
- Setting up and leading the fire department, which is responsible for all fire response operations and fire / life safety compliance in the development
- Supporting the organization in updating the site master plan, fire strategy and infrastructure
- Overseeing KAFD LEED Platinum fire station project design
- Supporting KAFD operations with technical advice based on local / international standards best practices
- Managing consultants responsible for developing KAFD fire strategy, this includes regulations, SOPs and Policies
- Proposed solutions to fire alarm programming and building operations that lowered nuisance alarms by 70%.
Chief Fire Planning Engineer
Royal Commission for AlUla
03.2019
- Setting up the fire team, which is responsible for all fire response operations and compliance in AlUla County
- Supporting the organization in developing the County masterplan, fire strategy and infrastructure needed to achieve the vision for AlUla
- Setting up and enforcing fire protection regulations for the County
- Engaging with local authorities to streamline project approvals and support during the Winter Festival at Tantora and the GCC Summit at AlUla
- Benchmarking with international authorities to determine the fire protection needs for AlUla while maintaining its historical fabric
- Assisting the legal department with developing memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Interior for transferring some Civil Defense authority to the Royal Commission
- Managing consultants responsible for developing Countywide fire strategy.
Senior Fire Engineer
BuroHappold Engineering Consulting
- 03.2019
- Leading projects and supporting design teams with fire protection design and strategy development
- Developing fire strategies for iconic, multi-use developments such as Museum of the Future, Dubai (UAE), Sustainability Pavilion EXPO, Dubai (UAE), The Louvre Museum, Abu Dhabi (UAE), Four Seasons Hotel, Abu Dhabi (UAE), Al Ain Museum, Al Ain (UAE), Refurbishment of the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority HQ, Riyadh (KSA), Olaya and King Abdullah Financial District Metro Stations, Riyadh (KSA), SAMBA New HQ at King Abdullah Financial District (KSA), The Four Seasons Hotel Refurbishment, Riyadh (KSA), Ministry of Foreign Affairs Refurbishment, Riyadh (KSA), Prince Saudi Al-Faisal Institute for Diplomatic Studies, Riyadh (KSA), King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, Dhahran (KSA), Jeddah Opera House, Jeddah (KSA), Libreville International Airport (Gabon), Krrish Retail and Hotel Development, Colombo (Sri Lanka), Kai Tak Arena and Stadium, Hong Kong, Suanlum Village Development, Bangkok (Thailand), Peninsula Hotel, Singapore
- Meeting with local authorities to implement performance based design on a number of projects in GCC
- Developed emergency response strategies for residential and industrial developments in the GCC Region
- Conducting site inspections to assess post-incident fire damage in high profile projects, such as The Address Fountain Views in Dubai (UAE), Assima Mall in Kuwait City (Kuwait).
Research Assistant
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
- Developing and grading students' assignments, lecturing on various topics (e.g
- Non-water based clean agents, human behavior, egress modeling and performance-based design)
- Conducting research covering the effects of cultural difference on human behavior during evacuation and issues associated with data collection, egress analysis and modeling
- Principle instructor for 'an Introduction to Performance-Based Seminar' in Saudi Arabia, hosted by the SFPE Saudi Arabian Chapter
- Publishing and presenting research results at international conferences (8) and scientific peer-review journals (2)
- Applying for research grant funding: Obtained two grants ($15,000 total) from the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) Scientific Foundation and the SFPE Saudi Arabian Chapter.
Commissioning Engineer
Saudi Aramco
05.2007 - 07.2008
- Commissioning team leader responsible for testing and commissioning fire protection equipment and systems at Khursaniyah Gas Oil Separation Plant, and Khursaniyah Gas Plant
- Conducting walkthroughs for all parts of the Khursaniyah Project to ensure code compliant installation for sprinkler systems, fire detection and alarm systems and fire water systems
- Carrying out department project update presentations to the company's upper management and Board of Directors.
Project Review Engineer
Saudi Aramco
02.2006 - 04.2007
- Conducting project code reviews for various projects ranging from high-rise office buildings to hydrocarbon processing plants
- Conducting design reviews of various company joint-ventures (e.g Petro-Rabigh)
- Participating in design proposal development for new hydrocarbon plants, and buildings
- Participating in developing / updating fire operation and engineering standards.
Fire Protection Field Engineer
Saudi Aramco
06.2003 - 01.2006
- Part of the design team for an advanced fire protection operations training facility
- Handled the rectification of design concerns during construction as a project engineer
- Developed Job Safety Analysis and operating procedures for various fire protection mockups.
Education
Master of Science - Fire Protection Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA 09.2008 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Fire Protection Engineering
University of New Haven
West Haven, CT 09.1999 - 05.2003
Skills
Employee Motivation
Project Coordination
Team Management
Creativity and Innovation
Facilities Management
National Fire Protection Association codes
Fire Protection Systems Knowledge
Fire Protection Engineering
Certification
Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS)
Associations
- Member of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
- Member of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE)
- Salamander Honorary Society
Languages
Arabic
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Fire Prevention and Rescue Director
KAFD
05.2024 - Current
Awarded a certificate of completion for the Emerging Leaders Program, May 2024, John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, Executive Education
05-2024
Awarded a certificate of completion for the Leadership in Crisis Program, April 2023, John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, Executive Education
04-2023
Senior Manager
KAFD Development Company
09.2021 - 05.2024
Chief Fire Planning Engineer
Royal Commission for AlUla
03.2019
Master of Science - Fire Protection Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
09.2008 - 05.2010
Commissioning Engineer
Saudi Aramco
05.2007 - 07.2008
Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS)
06-2006
Project Review Engineer
Saudi Aramco
02.2006 - 04.2007
Pro Board Certified Fire Instructor
06-2005
Fire Protection Field Engineer
Saudi Aramco
06.2003 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Science - Fire Protection Engineering
University of New Haven
09.1999 - 05.2003
Senior Fire Engineer
BuroHappold Engineering Consulting
- 03.2019
Research Assistant
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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