Fire Alarm & Mass Notification Technician

Fire Alarm & Mass Notification Technician

Location: Qatar

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.