Fire Protection Technical Officer

Kim Yew Integrated Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 33,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kim Yew Integrated Pte Ltd in Singapore seeks a qualified Fire Protection Technician to join the maintenance team. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on fire alarm systems, addressable panels, and related devices, ensuring safety and uptime for building facilities.

You will work independently, troubleshoot faults, prepare maintenance reports, and coordinate with building management and contractors to complete tasks on time while complying with safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in facilities or building maintenance.
• NITEC/Higher NITEC or Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical engineering.
• Hands-on with fire protection systems.
• Knowledge of fire alarm troubleshooting and testing procedures.
• Able to work independently and handle urgent requests.
• Good communication and sense of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance of fire protection systems.
• Attend to defects promptly to minimize downtime.
• Operate and troubleshoot addressable fire alarm systems and panels.
• Perform fault isolation and restoration of fire alarm systems.
• Replace fire alarm components such as detectors and call points.
• Conduct routine fire alarm testing and inspections.
• Prepare maintenance reports and documentation.
• Coordinate with building management and contractors to finish tasks on time.
• Ensure all activities comply with safety procedures and regulations.

Skills

Fire protection systems

Fire alarm systems

Fault diagnosis

Troubleshooting

Addressable panels

Maintenance procedures

Independent work

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Education

NITEC / Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance, servicing, troubleshooting and repair of fire protection systems.
• Attend to reported defects, faults and complaints promptly to ensure minimal system downtime.
• Operate, inspect and troubleshoot building addressable fire alarm systems and fire alarm control panels.
• Perform fault isolation, rectification and restoration of fire alarm systems to ensure proper system functionality.
• Carry out replacement and servicing of fire alarm components, including smoke detectors, heat detectors, manual call points, sounders and other related devices.
• Conduct routine fire alarm testing, functional checks and system inspections to ensure compliance with operational and safety requirements.
• Identify system faults, recommend appropriate corrective actions and follow up on outstanding issues.
• Prepare, maintain and review maintenance reports, inspection records, testing results and other relevant technical documentation.
• Coordinate with building management, contractors and relevant stakeholders to ensure timely completion of maintenance and repair works.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are carried out in accordance with safety procedures, technical requirements and applicable fire safety regulations.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of working experience in facilities maintenance, building maintenance or a related technical field.
• NITEC, Higher NITEC or Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical or a related Engineering discipline.
• Hands-on experience in fire protection systems, particularly fire alarm systems and addressable fire alarm control panels.
• Knowledge of fire alarm troubleshooting, fault diagnosis, testing and maintenance procedures.
• Familiarity with fire alarm components such as smoke detectors, heat detectors and manual call points.
• Able to work independently, troubleshoot technical issues and respond effectively to urgent maintenance requests.
• Good communication skills, problem-solving abilities and a strong sense of responsibility.