Fire Alarm Technician

Amentum; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 183,621 - 257,069; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Fire Alarm Technician in Abu Dhabi. You will perform inspections, testing, and maintenance on fire alarm systems to ensure their serviceability.

This role requires a Level II certification in Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Systems, along with 3 years of relevant experience. The position offers various benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in fire alarm systems maintenance.
• Registered, licensed, or certified by a state or local authority.
• Fluency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English.
• Valid US or local driver's license and US passport.
• Must have SECRET US Government Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting, testing, and maintaining fire alarm systems.
• Performing recurring preventive maintenance on fire detection systems.
• Responding to emergency service calls within thirty minutes.
• Providing quarterly training to Air Force personnel on fire alarm procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Systems Level II certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Fire Alarm Technicianshall perform inspecting, testing, and maintenance for ADAB’s fire alarm network, which include Fire Alarm Control panel (FACP’s), Fire Alarm Transceivers (FAT’s), and the Fire Alarm Central Dispatching Center (Monaco D-21) in a manner that will ensure their serviceability and operation.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Perform recurring preventive maintenance on installed fire detection and alarm systems IAW UFC 3-601-02, NFPA Standards and manufacturer’s instructions in order to ensure the inspection of testing of installed fire detection, fire door, and alarm system at least once each contract year.

• Perform corrective maintenance on installed fire detection, fire alarm, fire door, and mass notification systems IAW applicable UFC 3-601-02, NFPA Standards and manufacturer’s instructions, to return a system or component to full operating condition.

• Perform repair on installed fire detection, fire alarm, and mass notification systems IAW UFC 3-601-02, NFPA Standards and manufacturer’s instructions, to return a system or component to full operating condition.

• Respond within all emergency service calls (1As) within thirty (30) minutes of initial notification from customer, COR, or Customer Service Unit to repair an installed automatic fire alarm system with no late responses allowed.

• Provide quarterly training to Air Force personnel (such as firefighters) on simple procedures for clearing the various Fire Alarm Systems and components and resetting fire alarm panels to restore operational capability.

• For each newly constructed facility, the Contractor shall install a new antenna mast (Government provided), connect the transceiver to the installed panel, program the new fire alarm panel to the Monaco system, and test the installation to ensure that the system is effectively communicating with the Monaco equipment (i.e., if any detector goes off in the building, the alarm is sent to ECC Fire Dispatch).

• Provide technical advice when requested by the COR for fire protection systems work proposed on work requests by other base agencies.

Qualifications / Education:

• Must have an Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Systems Level II certification from NICET with 3 years’ experience.

• Registered, licensed, or certified by a state or local authority.

• Highschool Diploma or equivalent.

• All personnel must be able to fluently read, write, speak, and understand English.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Strong computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Valid US or local driver's license and US passport.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a SECRET Clearance.

• Ability to successfully pass and maintain CENTOM contract medical requirements for duration of deployment

• Country visa (as required in line with the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide).

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Experience providing excellent customer service in supporting contract responsibilities.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment handling multiple tasks at a given time and rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules and under pressure of deadlines while maintaining performance standards.

WORKING AND LIVING CONDITIONS

This position may be located in an environment with harsh and dangerous working and living conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may regularly be exposed to extreme and austere environment. Employees must be willing and able to fulfil regular job requirements in this austere, extreme environment. Employees must be willing and able to perform physical activities including, but not limited to, heavy lifting and moving of items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum; climbing in and out of equipment; crawling; and working outdoors. This includes being able to lift and carry 40 pounds of personal protective equipment for extended periods of time.

Compensation Details:

TBD

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

05/07/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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