Fire Alarm & Mass Notification Lead

IntrepidGS

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Fire Alarm & Mass Notification Lead performs routine and complex maintenance and repairs on fire alarm systems and suppression equipment, including wet sprinkler and kitchen extinguishing systems. The position inspects, services, maintains, and repairs fire alarm and suppression systems; identifies hazards, defects, and needed adjustments or repairs; and ensures work complies with relevant codes. The Lead develops and implements procedures to identify and prevent recurring defective services and performs other duties as assigned.

This role is deployed in Qatar and requires 100% travel in the deployed location. The employee must be able to meet applicable USCENTCOM deployment policy requirements, obtain and maintain a valid Qatar residency visa, and hold and maintain a DoD Secret clearance. Work may involve extreme environmental conditions, including dust and high temperatures, long hours, weather exposure, and hazardous conditions.

Requirements

• NICET Certified Level III – Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Fire Alarm Systems is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of experience in the Fire Protection/Life Safety industry.
• Experience in the fire alarm and suppression field as a journeyman and/or foreman.
• Extensive knowledge of various sprinkler systems, including wet and kitchen extinguishing systems.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Ability to meet all current USCENTCOM Deployment Policy Requirements, as outlined in the USCENTCOM APR 23 MOD EIGHTEEN TO USCENTCOM INDIVIDUAL AND INDIVIDUAL-UNIT DEPLOYMENT POLICY.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid residency visa for Qatar.
• Ability to work in extreme environmental conditions, including dust and high temperatures, and to endure long hours, weather exposure, and hazardous conditions.
• High-level knowledge and application of the National Fire Alarm Code and pertinent UFC codes.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply system design plans, building construction drawings, and documents.
• Maintain NICET Level II certification for Fire Alarm systems, Special Hazard systems, and Inspection/Testing of Water Based Systems.
• Maintain NICET Level III certification for either Fire Alarms or Special Hazard systems.
• Must have and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.
• Available for 100% travel in the deployed location.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Valid U.S. passport.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, service, maintain, and repair fire alarm and suppression systems.
• Perform routine and complex maintenance and repairs on fire alarm systems and suppression equipment, including wet sprinkler and kitchen extinguishing systems.
• Identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair.
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with relevant codes.
• Develop and implement procedures to identify and prevent defective services from recurring.
• Work independently and as a team member on fire sprinkler system maintenance, testing, repairs, and troubleshooting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED