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 instructionMust 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 ona) Automatic/Manual Starting Systems - Electric Driven and Diesel Driven fire pumpsb) Automatic/Manual, Carbon Dioxide, and FM200 - Underfloor Flooding, Total Flooding, and Hose Reelsc) Automatic/Manual Dry Chemical Systemsd) Interior Fire Alarm Systems - 120V AC Powered, 24V DC Powered, Heat Detectors, Smoke Detectors, Manual Pull Stations, and Horns, Bells, and Relayse) 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 requiredKnowledge 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.