Fire Safety Manager (Classroom, Synchronous & Asynchronous e-learning)

Chan Chien Hong is a highly accomplished professional with a robust educational background and extensive expertise in engineering, business administration, and industry-specific certifications. With advanced degrees in Fire Safety Engineering and Business Administration, coupled with a solid foundation in Mechanical Engineering, Chien Hong brings a unique blend of technical acumen and strategic business insight to the organisation. 

Chien Hong has a diverse professional background, having worked in various capacities that leverage his engineering and business skills. His experience spans across industries, including defence, engineering construction and consultancy, teaching and school management. 

Chien Hong is a seasoned Senior Lecturer at Ngee Ann Polytechnic, specialising in Fire Safety and Fire Protection Engineering. With over two decades of teaching and curriculum development experience, Chien Hong has been active in developing and conducting customised fire safety training for prestigious organisations such as NUS and LTA. Besides fire safety training, he is also actively involved in research on fire detection technology and fire simulation. Chien Hong’s practical skills are showcased through his work on Hot Smoke Tests and Computer Fire Simulations for Vehicle Tunnels. He is also dedicated to developing comprehensive learning materials and delivering lectures for both full-time and part-time diploma programmes on various Building Services and Facilities Management topics, including ACMV, Fire Protection, Water, Sanitary and Gas, Green Building and Smart FM Technologies, Water Efficiency Management.  

Educational Background: 

• Master of Fire Safety Engineering 
  University of Western Sydney, Civil Defence Academy (2002 - 2006) 

• Master of Business Administration 
  Nanyang Technological University, Nanyang Business School (1999 - 2002) 

• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) 
  National University of Singapore, Faculty of Engineering (1989 - 1993) 

Professional Certificates: 

• Green Mark Accredited Professional (Facilities Management) 
  BCA Academy (2020) 

• Develop a Risk Management Implementation Plan 
  WSQ MF-COM-402E-1 (2019) 

• Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment 
  Institute of Adult Learning (2015) 

Professional Affiliation: 

• Member of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) 

Career Summary: 

• Senior Lecturer  
  Ngee Ann Polytechnic (2001 - Present) 

• Principal Mechanical Engineer 
  Meinhardt (S) Pte Ltd (1997 -  2001) 

• Senior Mechanical Engineer  
  Kurihara Kogyo Co Ltd (1995 - 1997) 

• Mechanical Engineer  
  Lands and Estates Organisation (1993 - 1995) 

Chin Chong possesses a Bachelor Degree in Engineering (Mechanical), Master (Building Science) and a Ph.D (NUS). He also graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Economics from the University of London. 

Chin Chong has been registered with the Singapore Civil Defence (SCDF) as a Fire Safety Manager since April 2020. He is presently teaching in certificate courses for registration as Fire Safety Managers with the SCDF.