Lifeboat / Liferaft / Life Saving & Fire Fighting (LSA/FFA) Technician

Job Title: Lifeboat / Liferaft / Life Saving & Fire Fighting (LSA/FFA) Technician

Company : Master Systems

Location: Dubai/Abu dhabi
Job Type: Full-Time
Industry: Marine Electronics / Maritime Services

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated LSA/FFA Technician to join our team at Digital Marine Systems in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will be responsible for the inspection, maintenance, servicing, testing, and certification of life-saving and fire-fighting equipment in accordance with international maritime safety standards, SOLAS requirements, and class society regulations. The role involves working onboard vessels and offshore facilities to ensure that all safety and fire-fighting appliances are fully functional and compliant.

Key Responsibilities

Life-Saving Appliances (LSA):

• Perform routine annual and periodic inspections, servicing, and certification of lifeboats, rescue boats, fast rescue craft, and launching appliances.
• Conduct dynamic and static load testing of lifeboat launching systems and related equipment.
• Inspect and maintain liferafts (throw-overboard, davit-launched, freefall) and ensure accurate record-keeping for compliance.
• Repair, overhaul, and service liferaft components as per class/flag and manufacturer specifications.

Fire-Fighting Appliances (FFA):

• Inspect, test, service, and certify portable and fixed firefighting systems, including fire extinguishers, CO₂, foam, water mist, FM-200/Novec systems, and dry powder systems.
• Conduct hydrostatic testing and refilling of gas cylinders and breathing apparatus in line with standards.
• Maintain and certify personal protective equipment such as SCBA, EEBD, life jackets, immersion suits, and oxygen systems.

Technical Support & Documentation:

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and rectify faults in LSA and FFA equipment promptly and effectively.
• Maintain detailed service records and reports to support statutory compliance and audits.
• Coordinate with marine engineers, vessel crews, clients, and relevant authorities during inspections and service assignments.

Compliance & Safety:

• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with SOLAS, IMO, statutory, flag-state, and classification society regulations.
• Adhere to company safety policies, procedures, and quality management systems at all times.

Qualifications & Skills

• Diploma, Technical Certification, or Engineering degree (mechanical/electrical/marine preferred).
• Proven experience (typically 1–5 years) in LSA/FFA inspection, maintenance, and servicing in the maritime sector.
• Strong technical understanding of lifeboat, liferaft, and fire-fighting systems, including testing tools and procedures.
• Good command of English and effective communication skills.

To Apply:
Please send your updated CV to namitha@mastersystems.com with the subject line: Application – Lifeboat / Liferaft / Life Saving & Fire Fighting (LSA/FFA) Technician
whatsapp your cv to - 91-6282044743

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED2,500.00 - AED3,500.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dubai: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Location:

• Dubai (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)