Department: Engineering / Fire Protection
Job Location: Saudi Arabia / UAE
Reporting To: Fire Alarm Supervisor / Project Engineer / Maintenance Engineer
1. Job Summary
The Fire Alarm Technician is responsible for the installation, testing, commissioning, inspection, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of fire alarm systems in accordance with approved drawings, project specifications, applicable fire safety regulations and relevant standards. The role involves ensuring the proper functioning and reliability of fire alarm systems across project sites and maintenance contracts.
2. Key Responsibilities
Installation & Wiring: Install fire alarm control panels, smoke detectors, heat detectors, manual call points, sounders, strobes, modules and associated field devices.
Testing & Commissioning: Conduct functional testing, loop testing, device testing and system commissioning to ensure proper operation.
Maintenance & Inspection: Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of fire alarm systems in accordance with approved maintenance schedules.
Troubleshooting & Repair: Identify and rectify faults such as device failures, wiring issues, communication errors, loop faults and panel alarms.
Drawing & Documentation: Read and interpret fire alarm layout drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics and technical documents.
System Programming: Assist with fire alarm panel programming, configuration, device addressing and cause-and-effect testing, as applicable to the system and level of authorization.
Site Coordination: Coordinate with supervisors, engineers, other technicians and site teams to complete assigned work within the required schedule.
Safety & Compliance: Follow site safety procedures, permit requirements and applicable fire safety standards, including relevant NFPA requirements and local Civil Defense regulations.
Service Reporting: Prepare maintenance checklists, inspection reports, testing records, fault reports and service completion documentation.
Material & Tools Management: Ensure proper handling and use of tools, testing equipment, spare parts and installation materials.
Client Support: Attend service calls, respond to system faults and provide technical support to clients under the direction of the supervisor or engineer.
System Integration: Support interface testing between fire alarm systems and related systems, such as firefighting equipment, fire pumps, HVAC controls, access control and other life-safety systems, where applicable.
3. Educational Qualifications
ITI, Diploma or technical certification in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation or a related field is preferred.
Relevant technical training in fire alarm systems is an advantage.
4. Experience Required
Relevant experience in fire alarm installation, testing, commissioning or maintenance.
Experience with addressable and conventional fire alarm systems is preferred.
Experience in fire alarm maintenance contracts and fault rectification is an advantage.
Gulf experience and familiarity with local fire safety regulations are preferred.
5. Technical Skills
Knowledge of fire alarm control panels, detectors, manual call points, sounders, modules and associated accessories.
Ability to read fire alarm drawings, wiring diagrams and schematics.
Knowledge of cable termination, continuity testing, loop testing and fault diagnosis.
Familiarity with preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance and system testing procedures.
Basic understanding of fire alarm system interfaces and cause-and-effect sequences.
Ability to use electrical testing instruments and standard maintenance tools.
6. Behavioral Competencies
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Good communication and teamwork.
Attention to detail and commitment to safety.
Ability to work independently under minimum supervision.
Willingness to work at project sites and attend emergency service calls when required.
7. Key Performance Expectations
Timely completion of assigned installation and maintenance activities.
Accurate identification and rectification of fire alarm system faults.
Compliance with approved procedures, safety requirements and maintenance schedules.
Quality of installation, testing and service documentation.
Minimization of repeat faults through effective troubleshooting.
Timely reporting of system deficiencies and unresolved technical issues.
Experience : 1 to 5 Years of KSA expeience
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