Fire Alarm Technician
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As the Fire Alarm Technician you will inspect, test, maintain, and repair or replace fire detection and alarm systems and permanent fixed water-based fire protection systems in a manner that will ensure their serviceability and operation in accordance with applicable NFPA Standards, UFC 3-600-02, and manufacturer’s instructions. You will review the status of all installed fire detection and alarm systems included in this contract.
Essential Job Functions:
- Inspect installed fire detection and alarm systems and water-based protection systems and within 7 calendar days shall correct any discrepancies or impairments to an installed fire detection or alarm or water-based protection system discovered during a scheduled inspection, depending on material availability.
- Shall inspect and test at least annually all systems.
- Perform repairs or replace components on installed fire detection and alarm systems and water-based protection systems IAW NFPA 72.
- National Fire Alarm Code and NFPA 25: Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of
- Water Based Fire Protection Systems to return a system or component to full operating condition.
- Shall notify the COR, fire department, and facility occupants before proceeding with any repairs on installed fire detection and alarm systems.
- Shall return to full service all installed systems after repair work is complete.
- Shall notify the COR in writing that repairs have been completed and provide a list of work accomplished.
- Include reprogramming or replacing local fire alarm panels, replacing defective devices, installing transmitters in existing remote reporting panels, and installing new remote reporting panels.
- Develop and maintain a quality program to ensure maintenance and repair services are performed IAW applicable NFPA Standards, UFC 3-600-02, and manufacturer’s instructions.
- Shall develop and implement procedures to identify and prevent defective services from reoccurring.
Requirements
Education and Experience:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Fire Alarms Technician shall have minimum of three (3) years’ experience related to the requirements and qualifications necessary to manage and perform the task.
- Manages resources and activities necessary to inspect, test, and maintain fire detection and alarm systems.
- Qualifications shall include one or more of the following:
- Personnel who are factory trained and NICET certified for fire alarm system service.
- Personnel who are certified by NICET fire alarm certification organization acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction.
- Personnel who are registered, licensed, or certified by a state or local authority.
- Personnel who are employed and qualified by an organization listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory for the servicing of fire alarm systems.
Additional Requirements:
- Security Clearance: Must have and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
- Must possess a valid U.S. Driver’s License and be able to drive manual.
- Possess a valid U.S. Passport (preferred)
- Must be able to meet all current USCENTCOM Deployment Policy Requirements, including vaccination for COVID-19 as outlined in Paragraph 1.A. of the USCENTCOM JAN 22 MOD SIXTEEN TO USCENTCOM INDIVIDUAL AND INDIVIDUAL-UNIT DEPLOYMENT POLICY
- Able to obtain and maintain a valid multiple entry-visa for Kuwait.
- Must be able to work in extreme environmental conditions including dust and high temperatures.
- Must be able to endure long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions.
Global Dimensions does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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in Kuwait , Kuwait city
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FULL TIME
experience years
Entry level
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