Fire Fighting Technician

About the role

Two vacancies for Fire Fighting Technicians in Qatar. The role covers installation, inspection, testing, preventive maintenance and repair of water-based firefighting systems, with kitchen suppression work limited to areas where the candidate has demonstrated training and authorisation.

Key responsibilities

• Install and maintain sprinkler pipework, hose reels, hydrants, valves, fittings and supports according to approved drawings and instructions.
• Perform steel-pipe threading and grooving, joint preparation and assembly using safe working methods.
• Inspect and assist with testing and maintenance of fire pumps, controllers and associated components, recording readings and reporting defects to the engineer.
• Carry out scheduled preventive maintenance, support breakdowns, diagnose faults and carry out approved corrective work.
• Assist with pressure testing, flushing, functional checks and commissioning under the supervising engineer's direction.
• Service kitchen hood suppression components only within demonstrated competence, manufacturer procedures and company authorisation, escalating specialist tasks.
• Read installation drawings, identify defective or incorrectly installed items and report them rather than making unauthorised design changes.
• Coordinate helpers, maintain housekeeping and tools, and submit daily progress and completed-work reports to the engineer.
• Follow permits, isolation and impairment procedures; never isolate or reinstate life-safety systems without authorisation.

Required profile

• High school or higher secondary education.
• Minimum 3 years of practical experience in firefighting system installation and maintenance.
• Hands-on pipe threading/grooving and installation of sprinklers, hose reels, hydrants, valves and supports.
• Ability to work independently within authorisation and coordinate helpers safely.
• Preferred: relevant mechanical/plumbing/fire-protection trade qualification, and fire-pump maintenance and kitchen suppression experience supported by training records.

Required skills

• Reading installation drawings and identifying defects.
• Writing basic service reports in English.
• Practical demonstration of pipe measurement, threading/grooving and correct assembly during screening.

Candidates apply through the recruiter by submitting the role applied for, CV, qualification and training evidence, project and system experience, current location, notice period and salary expectation. Selection involves a company interview, practical assessment and credential verification.