Fire Alarm Technician
LOCATION: Al-Udeid Air Base, Qatar
COMPENSATION: $124,000
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for operation, maintenance, and repair of fire alarms, mass notification, and fire suppression systems to include ANSUL wet chemical systems, backflow prevention, fire hydrant flow testing and marking per NFPA standards in support of base operations. Reports to the Fire Alarm Technician Lead and works with a team of OM&R Fire Alarm, Suppression, Mass Notification, Fire Hydrants, and Backflow Prevention Systems Professionals.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Complete effective and efficient inspection, testing, operation, maintenance, repair, programming, and upkeep of fire alarm and control systems base-wide.
- Interpret instruments and meter readings. Use wiring diagrams, schematics, drawings and technical publications and applicable test equipment.
- Enforce safety rules and practices, environmental policies, and principles of management and operation of on-site fire alarm and control systems.
- Follow preventative maintenance plan and maintain records.
- Follow and implement work prioritization requirements within provided timelines using automated management systems for all work orders.
- Follow a comprehensive safety program in compliance with OSHA and United States Air Force (USAF) requirements.
- Maintain a safe, clean, sanitary, healthy, presentable, professional atmosphere, free of dust, clutter and trash in all working facilities and areas.
- Follow a comprehensive, flexible, and properly documented training program.
- Properly use and safeguarding of all government and contractor provided property (e.g., to include government facilities, equipment and tools).
- Responsible for precise execution of company time reporting procedures and accurate completion of timesheet.
- Perform other duties as assigned in accordance with contractual, functional, and mission requirements.
EXPERIENCE:
- Direct experience relating to the management of fire alarm and suppression system maintenance and testing.
- Shall be experienced in implementation and compliance with UFC 4-021-01, design and O&M Mass Notification Systems
- Preferred knowledge of UFC 3-601-02, Operations and Maintenance: Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Fire Protection System
REQUIREMENTS:
- National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Level I.
- Current and valid US Passport and Driver’s License.
- Valid US SECRET Security Clearance prior to deployment.
- Pass employment and deployment qualification requirements that include psychological, medical, dental, drug testing, and background checks.
- Candidates must successfully complete online & hands-on CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear) defense training.
- Fluent reading, writing, and speaking English
- Able and willing to work periods of long hours to meet mission requirements.
- Military experience in a contingency environment and knowledge and experience working with government contracts preferred.