DPW Manager (Fire Protection/Suppression) (Tier 2) - Kuwait

Fluor•Greenville, SC

About The Position

The DPW Manager manages the fire alarm detection and suppression maintenance program for facilities and has overall responsibility for the maintenance and management of fire alarm and suppression systems. The role develops maintenance, testing, and inspection programs compliant with DOD and NFPA regulations, and scopes work for system repair, maintenance, or expansion. The manager oversees that work and ensures equipment provided and installed complies with current NFPA standards and the National Electrical Code. The position plans and directs the workload of lead alarm and suppression technicians, performs quality assurance checks, and provides written reports to fire management. It supervises and documents acceptance testing and coordinates schedules and requirements with supervisors and facility custodians, including arranging testing, repair, and maintenance appointments. As directed by management, the role may supervise employees or subcontractor personnel. The manager performs installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, repair, and replacement of fire detection and alarm systems for fire protection equipment and systems located in AASAB. NFPA-qualified fire alarm personnel inspect, maintain, and repair fire protection and exhaust suppression systems, including hood and duct systems. Fire alarm technicians are embedded within the Electrical Section for daily operations. The position may be based in environments ranging from conventional indoor office workspaces to project worksites with harsh working and living conditions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Nine to twelve years of related experience.
Computer skills and proficiency using email, Microsoft Office, or specialized applications as needed for assigned job functions.
Intermediate-level ability to read, write, speak, and understand English as necessary to perform assigned job functions.
Job knowledge, skill level, and physical ability necessary to perform assigned job functions.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must have a Secret Security Clearance.
Must be NICET Level II certified.

Nice To Haves

Prior military and/or contingency experience.

Responsibilities

Manage the fire alarm detection and suppression maintenance program and the maintenance of fire alarm and suppression systems.
Develop maintenance, testing, and inspection programs that comply with DOD and NFPA regulations.
Develop scopes of work for system repair, maintenance, or expansion.
Oversee system repair, maintenance, and expansion work, ensuring installed equipment complies with current NFPA standards and the National Electrical Code.
Plan and direct the workload of lead alarm and suppression technicians.
Perform quality assurance checks and provide written reports to fire management.
Supervise and document acceptance testing of fire alarm and suppression systems.
Coordinate work schedules and requirements with supervisors and schedule testing, repair, and maintenance appointments with facility custodians.
As directed by management, supervise employees or subcontractor personnel.
Perform installation, inspections, testing, maintenance, repairs, and replacements of fire detection and alarm systems for fire protection equipment and systems located in AASAB.
Inspect, maintain, and repair fire protection and exhaust suppression systems, including hood and duct systems.