Fire Alarm Technician job in Qatar: An employer is hiring 50 technicians to install, inspect, test, maintain and troubleshoot fire alarm and detection systems at oil and gas, petrochemical and industrial project sites. Applicants must be currently in Qatar and hold a Qatar company visa with a No Objection Certificate (NOC). An ITI or Diploma in Electrical, Electronics or a related technical field is required.
Candidates should have at least five years of relevant experience, preferably in industrial facilities. The work includes fire alarm control panels, detectors, manual call points, sounders, strobes, interface modules, cables and related electrical components. Technicians will also assist with testing and commissioning, maintain records and follow site safety procedures.
Fire Alarm Technician job in Qatar: key responsibilities
- Install, inspect, test and maintain fire alarm and fire detection systems.
- Work with control panels, smoke and heat detectors, manual call points, sounders, strobes and interface modules.
- Install, terminate and test fire alarm cables, conduits, junction boxes and related electrical components.
- Troubleshoot faults in control panels, detection circuits, alarm loops and notification devices.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on fire alarm systems.
- Carry out loop, continuity, insulation resistance where applicable, and functional testing.
- Assist commissioning engineers and supervisors with system testing and commissioning.
- Verify specified system interfaces with firefighting, emergency shutdown, HVAC and other safety systems.
- Read electrical drawings, fire alarm layouts, wiring and loop diagrams, and technical documents.
- Maintain inspection records, test reports, maintenance logs and commissioning documents.
- Follow approved procedures, project specifications, applicable NFPA standards and site safety requirements.
- Follow Permit to Work (PTW), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and applicable HSE procedures.
- Coordinate with electrical, instrumentation, firefighting and commissioning teams.
The role covers work across the fire alarm system lifecycle, from installation and device testing through maintenance and troubleshooting. Technicians may work with alarm panels, detection circuits, alarm loops, notification devices and associated cabling. The vacancy also requires practical testing skills, including loop and continuity testing, functional checks and insulation resistance testing where applicable.
During commissioning activities, the technician will support engineers and supervisors and verify interfaces with other systems where specified. This may include firefighting systems, emergency shutdown systems and HVAC systems. The listing calls for coordination with electrical, instrumentation, firefighting and commissioning teams to help complete the work on schedule.
Requirements for the Fire Alarm Technician job in Qatar
- Must currently be within Qatar.
- Must hold a Qatar company visa with an NOC.
- ITI or Diploma in Electrical, Electronics or a related technical field.
- Five or more years of relevant fire alarm installation, maintenance, testing and troubleshooting experience is preferred.
- Relevant experience in oil and gas, petrochemical, refinery or other industrial facilities.
- Knowledge of conventional and addressable fire alarm systems.
- Ability to read electrical drawings, wiring diagrams and technical specifications.
- Knowledge of testing, commissioning procedures, applicable NFPA standards and project safety requirements.
- Strong troubleshooting, communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work safely at industrial sites and meet project deadlines.
Preferred experience includes work on fire alarm systems in hazardous or classified areas, familiarity with NFPA 72 and project standards, and manufacturer-specific system training or certification. Experience working under PTW systems and following Life-Saving Rules (LSR) is also preferred. Candidates who have participated in both field installation and commissioning activities are encouraged to highlight this in their CV.
The vacancy states that applicants must be medically fit to work at industrial project sites and demonstrate commitment to safety, quality and work discipline. Applicants should describe the fire alarm systems they have worked with, their testing and troubleshooting experience, and any relevant industrial project background. The listing does not specify particular equipment brands or manufacturer certifications as mandatory.
Project, location and application details
- Position: Fire Alarm Technician.
- Industry: Oil & Gas, petrochemical and industrial projects.
- Location: Qatar; city and project site are not specified.
- Openings: 50.
- Applicant location: Must be within Qatar.
- Visa condition: Qatar company visa with NOC.
- Salary, employment type and closing date: Not provided.
The vacancy refers to applicable NFPA standards and specifically lists NFPA 72 as preferred knowledge. Applicants can consult the NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code information for general context. The project’s approved specifications and applicable requirements should be confirmed with the employer.
How to apply for the Fire Alarm Technician job in Qatar
Email your application to business@auralongroup.com. No required email subject or additional documents were stated in the vacancy. The hiring company is not named in the supplied details, so candidates should verify the employer and project information with the recruitment contact.
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