Title:
DG BOSS: Fire Suppression Technician (FN)
- Performs maintenance on fire suppression systems to ensure safe, reliable, uninterrupted fire protection service.
- Corrects all fire protection system deficiencies immediately upon discovery.
- Tests and maintains initiating and signaling circuits, water flow, detectors, and thermal and ionization detection, actuating and indicating devices.
- Performs manual and automatic actuation of gaseous extinguishing agent for carbon dioxide systems; tests hose reels or flooding systems; and dry chemical expellant gas and foam concentrate systems.
- Conducts flow tests of fire suppression systems such as electric motor drive and diesel engine driven fire pumps, sprinkler systems tested include wet pipe, pre-action, fire hydrant, standpipe and other associated fire protection equipment.
- Performs preventive maintenance, inspection and lubrication services on equipment and machinery in accordance with published schedules and instructions.
- Performs testing, operation and maintenance of all automatic fire protection including pumps, controls, and annunciation based on maintenance manual procedures.
- Records services performed and conditions found on service card or work order forms.
- Identifies worn and or failed parts: orders and replaces.
- Reassembles unit; installs necessary seals and gaskets.
- Ensures assembly is within specified tolerance.
- Observes and follows all safety rules and procedures, including wearing applicable P.P.E. and promotes safety awareness in the shop.
- Performs other duties as required.
Basic Qualifications
- Must be able to read, interpret blueprints and design and follow engineering drawings, specifications and instruction
- Must be able to perform physical activities such as, but not limited to, bending, standing, climbing or walking.
- Must speak, read, and understand the English Language.
- Must pass overseas medical screening and be in good health.
- Must have a valid Professional Driver’s License with at least Restriction Code 2.
Preferred Qualifications
JOB SPECIFICATIONS: SPECIAL CERTIFICATION OR TRAINING
- Personnel working on fire protection systems must be trained and qualified on
- a) Automatic/Manual Starting Systems - Electric Driven and Diesel Driven fire pumps
- b) Automatic/Manual, Carbon Dioxide, and FM200 - Underfloor Flooding, Total Flooding, and Hose Reels
- c) Automatic/Manual Dry Chemical Systems
- d) Interior Fire Alarm Systems - 120V AC Powered, 24V DC Powered, Heat Detectors, Smoke Detectors, Manual Pull Stations, and Horns, Bells, and Relays
- e) Exterior Radio Fire Alarm Systems - 12V DC Powered, Transmitters, Interface Panels, Antennas, Receivers, and Power Supplies
EDUCATION:
- Must have at least High school diploma, Technical or Vocational Course graduate is required
- Knowledge of basic electronics/electricity is a plus
EXPERIENCE:
- Must have at least one (2) years’ experience in Fire Suppression systems and plumbing and pipework installation.