DPW Manager (Fire Protection/Suppression)

Fluor Corporation; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 24,735 - 30,919; Full time

Job summary

Fluor Corporation is seeking a qualified professional for fire alarm system management in Kuwait. The role involves overseeing maintenance and repairs of fire alarm systems, ensuring compliance with NFPA standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, NICET Level II certification, and a minimum of nine years related experience.

Additional requirements include proficiency in computer skills, the ability to understand English, and U.S. citizenship with a Secret Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent education and experience.
• Requires nine to twelve years of related experience.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at an intermediate level.

Responsibilities

• Manage fire alarm detection maintenance program for facilities.
• Develop maintenance, test, and inspection program compliant with DOD and NFPA regulations.
• Oversee repair and maintenance of fire alarm systems.

Skills

Computer skills

NICET Level II certification

Security Clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manages the fire alarm detection maintenance program for facilities.
• Has overall responsibility for the maintenance and management of fire alarm systems.
• Responsible for the development of a maintenance, test, and inspection program compliant with DOD and NFPA regulations.
• Develops a scope of work required for system repair, maintenance or expansion of alarm systems.
• Oversees work for system repair, maintenance or expansion, ensuring equipment added or installed complies with current NFPA standards and the National Electrical Code.
• Plans and directs lead alarm technicians' workload; performs quality assurance checks and provides written reports to fire management.
• Supervises and documents acceptance testing of fire alarm systems.
• Coordinates work schedule and requirements with supervisors, and schedules appointments for testing, repair, and maintenance of fire alarm systems with facility custodians.
• As directed by management, may supervise employees or subcontractor personnel in accordance with the General Supervisory Duties and Responsibilities addendum.
• Performs installation, inspections, testing, maintenance, repairs, and replacements of fire detection and alarm systems for all fire protection equipment and systems located in AASAB.
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) qualified Fire Alarms Systems personnel perform fire protection systems and exhaust suppression systems (hoods and ducts) inspection, maintenance, and repair; fire alarm technicians are embedded within the Electrical Section for daily operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, and nine (9) years to twelve (12) years of related experience.
• Requires computer skills and proficiency using email, Microsoft Office or specialized applications as necessary to perform assigned job functions.
• Must possess the ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at the intermediate level as necessary to perform assigned job functions.
• Requires the job knowledge, skill level and physical ability necessary to perform assigned job functions.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must have a Secret Security Clearance.
• Must be NICET Level II certified.
• Position may be located in a wide variety of environments, from conventional indoor office workspace to project worksites with harsh, working, and living conditions.