Safety and Fire Alarm System Technician

City Technology; Dammam, Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

City Technology seeks a Safety Fire Alarm System Technician for the Technical Operations Maintenance team in Dammam. You will install, configure, program fire alarm control panels, initiating devices and notification appliances, and perform routine maintenance and testing.

You will troubleshoot faults, integrate fire alarm systems with building controls, and complete service logs and compliance certificates.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years hands-on experience in fire alarm installation and low‑voltage electrical systems

Responsibilities

• Install, mount wiring, and program fire alarm control panels (FACP) and initiating devices.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance, testing, and safety audits per local codes.
• Troubleshoot faults, replace defective components, and repair system issues promptly.
• Integrate fire alarm with building systems like HVAC, access control, and emergency lighting.
• Document service logs and certification packets after each service.

Skills

Fire alarm installation

Low-voltage electrical systems

Schematic reading

Multimeter testing

IP networking

Relay logic

Education

High School Diploma / Technical Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, or Telecommunications Engineering

Tools

Siemens

Honeywell

Edwards

Simplex

Bosch

Job description

Position

Safety Fire Alarm System Technician

Department

Technical Operations Maintenance

Reports To

Project Manager Operations Supervisor

Key Responsibilities

• Installation Setup Mount wire and program fire alarm control panels FACP initiating devices smoke heat detectors manual call points and notification appliances horns strobes speakers
• Maintenance Inspection Perform routine preventative maintenance periodic testing and system audits in accordance with local safety standards and civil defense codes
• Troubleshooting Repair Diagnose system faults ground faults short circuits and communication failures replace defective components promptly
• System Integration Interface fire alarm systems with building automation HVAC shutdown access control emergency lighting and fire suppression systems FM-200 deluge sprinklers
• Documentation Complete service logs inspection reports and compliance certificates following every installation or maintenance service

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Category Requirements Education: High School Diploma / Technical Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, or Telecommunications Engineering
• Experience: 2–5 years of hands‑on experience in fire alarm installation and low‑voltage electrical systems
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with major systems (e.g., Siemens, Honeywell, Edwards, Simplex, Bosch); understanding of IP networking and relay logic
• Certifications: Civil Defense accreditation or relevant national safety/fire certifications preferred
• Core Competencies: Schematic reading, multimeter testing, low‑voltage wiring, problem solving under pressure