Foreman

Al Ghurair; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Ghurair is seeking a Foreman to supervise and coordinate maintenance activities for Fire Alarm Systems and associated ELV systems. This position involves leading teams, ensuring compliance, and maintaining system reliability.

The ideal candidate should have at least 10 years of experience, with strong technical skills and a diploma in related fields. This is a full-time role based in the UAE.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Fire Alarm and ELV systems.
• Minimum 3 years in a supervisory or foreman role.
• Experience in commercial, residential, government, and mixed-use facilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate ELV and Fire Alarm technicians.
• Ensure all Fire Alarm Systems remain operational and compliant.
• Attend critical breakdowns and emergency service calls.
• Conduct inspections of completed maintenance works.

Skills

Fire Alarm System troubleshooting and maintenance

SMATV installation and maintenance

CCTV installation and maintenance

Electrical fault diagnosis and rectification

Team supervision and emergency response coordination

Leadership and team management

Strong troubleshooting skills

Planning and coordination abilities

Report writing and documentation skills

Education

Diploma in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent technical qualification

Certifications in Fire Alarm Systems, ELV Systems, or Low Voltage Systems

Job description

To supervise and coordinate preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance activities related to Fire Alarm Systems, SMATV, CCTV, Intercom, and associated ELV systems. The Foreman is responsible for ensuring system reliability, leading maintenance teams, supporting authority inspections, and maintaining compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Team Supervision

• Supervise and coordinate ELV and Fire Alarm technicians.
• Allocate daily maintenance activities and monitor work progress.
• Ensure efficient utilization of manpower, tools, and resources.
• Conduct toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Provide technical guidance and on‑the‑job training to technicians.
• Supervise preventive and corrective maintenance of Fire Alarm Systems.
• Troubleshoot fire alarm panel faults, loop faults, communication faults, and device failures.
• Coordinate testing of detectors, MCPs, sounders, modules, and interfaces.
• Ensure all Fire Alarm Systems remain operational and compliant.
• Support annual testing and certification requirements.
• Coordinate Civil Defense inspections and authority visits.
• Ensure timely closure of inspection remarks and deficiencies.
• Maintain inspection records and compliance documentation.
• Coordinate corrective actions arising from audit observations.

ELV Systems Maintenance

• Supervise maintenance of:
  • SMATV Systems
  • CCTV Systems
  • Intercom Systems
  • Access Control Systems
  • Low Voltage Distribution Systems
• Troubleshoot signal, communication, and equipment faults.
• Coordinate repairs and replacement of defective components.

Corrective & Emergency Maintenance

• Attend critical breakdowns and emergency service calls.
• Diagnose complex system failures and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate specialist subcontractors and OEM support when required.
• Ensure restoration of services within contractual response times.

Quality Assurance

• Conduct inspections of completed maintenance works.
• Verify compliance with maintenance procedures and quality standards.
• Monitor KPI and SLA performance.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are properly documented.

Client Coordination

• Coordinate with client representatives regarding maintenance activities.
• Attend client meetings and inspections.
• Provide technical updates and recommendations.
• Support resolution of customer complaints and service requests.

Health, Safety & Environment

• Ensure compliance with company HSE policies and procedures.
• Verify use of appropriate PPE and safe work practices.
• Ensure permit‑to‑work procedures are followed.
• Report incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain maintenance records and work completion reports.
• Review technician reports and inspection records.
• Monitor material usage and spare parts requirements.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, or equivalent technical qualification.
• Additional certifications in Fire Alarm Systems, ELV Systems, or Low Voltage Systems preferred.

Professional Certifications (Preferred)

• Civil Defense Approved Fire Alarm Technician Certification
• NFPA Awareness Training
• NEBOSH IGC (Preferred)
• First Aid Certification

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Fire Alarm and ELV systems.
• Minimum 3 years in a supervisory or foreman role.
• Experience in commercial, residential, government, and mixed‑use facilities.

Technical Skills

• Fire Alarm System troubleshooting and maintenance.
• SMATV installation and maintenance.
• CCTV installation and maintenance.
• Electrical fault diagnosis and rectification.
• Team supervision and emergency response coordination.
• Leadership and team management.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Planning and coordination abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and during emergencies.
• Report writing and documentation skills.

Additional Requirements

• UAE Driving License preferred.
• Ability to communicate in English, Hindi, and Arabic is an advantage.

Job Info

• Job Identification 4193
• Job Category Engineering
• Posting Date 06/18/2026, 01:39 PM
• Locations AG Engineering Office, ICAD, Abu Dhabi
• Degree Level Trade School
• Job Schedule Full time