Diego Garcia
40 days ago
DG BOSS: Fire Suppression Technician (FN)
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.
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