About the Role
As the Fire Alarms & Mass Notification Technician, you will perform routine and complex maintenance and repairs on various fire alarm systems and suppression equipment, including wet sprinklers and kitchen extinguishing systems.
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Essential Job Functions:
- Inspect, service, maintain, and repair fire alarm and suppression systems.
- Identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustments or repairs.
- Ensure that work is completed in accordance with relevant codes.
- Develop and implement procedures to identify and prevent recurring defective services.
- Perform 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.
- An 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 as a Journeyman and/or Foreman in the Fire Alarm & Suppression Field.
- Extensive knowledge of various types of Sprinkler Systems (wet, kitchen extinguishing, etc.).
Knowledge & Skills:
- High level of knowledge and application of the National Fire Alarm Code and pertinent UFC codes.
- Capable of reading, interpreting, and applying system design plans and building construction drawings and documents.
- Ability and willingness to work independently and as a part of a team 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.
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.
- 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 and exposure to weather and hazardous conditions.
Travel:
- 100% travel required in a deployed location.
Security Clearance:
- Must have and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.
