Fire Alarm & Mass Notification Technician

As the Fire Alarm & Mass Notification Technician , you will perform routine and complex maintenance and repairs on various fire alarms systems and suppression equipment, e.g., wet sprinklers & kitchen extinguishing

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• The purpose of this position is to inspect, service, maintain, repair fire alarm and suppression systems.
• Identifies hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair.
• Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes.
• Shall develop and implement procedures to identify and prevent defective services from recurring.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• NICET Certified Level I – Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Fire Alarm Systems is required
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering is highly desired.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in the Fire Protection/Life Safety Industry including:
• Experience in Fire Alarm & Suppression Field as Journeyman and/or Foreman.
• Extensive knowledge of various types of Sprinkler Systems (wet, kitchen extinguishing, etc.)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a valid U.S. Driver’s License
• Possess a valid U.S. Passport (preferred)
• Must be able to meet all current USCENTCOM Deployment Policy Requirements, as outlined in the USCENTCOM APR 23 MOD EIGHTEEN TO USCENTCOM INDIVIDUAL AND INDIVIDUAL-UNIT DEPLOYMENT POLICY
• Able to obtain and maintain a valid Residency Visa for Qatar
• 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.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• High level of knowledge & application of the National Fire Alarm Code and pertinent UFC codes.
• Must be thoroughly capable of reading, interpreting, and applying system design plans, as well as building construction drawings and documents.
• Ability and willingness to work independently and as a team member on all aspects of fire sprinkler systems, including maintenance, testing, repairs, and troubleshooting
• Maintain NICET Level I certification for Fire Alarm systems, Special Hazard systems and Inspection/Testing of Water Based Systems.
• Maintain NICET Level I certification for either Fire Alarms or Special Hazard systems.

TRAVEL: 100%, in deployed location.

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must have and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance