Fire Technician at Opticom Kenya Limited

Job Description

Fire Technician at Opticom Kenya Limited

• Installation, inspection, repairs and maintenance of Fire Sprinkler, hydrants, Horse reels and extinguishers for commercial and residential buildings.
• Installation, inspection, repairs and maintenance of Fire Detection Systems.
• Installation, inspection, repairs and maintenance of Automatic Clean Agent Fire Suppression systems.
• Ability to survey new and remedial projects in accordance with the EN54 code to ensure compliance with legal parameters in place, supply and fit as required, fire safety related signage and other fire safety related equipment.
• Design and estimate Fire Fighting & Alarm Systems as well as work with sales team to create technical solutions on the same.
• Corrects all fire protection system deficiencies immediately upon discovery.
• Performs manual and automatic actuation of gaseous extinguishing agents for carbon dioxide systems; tests hose reels or flooding systems; and dry chemical expellant gas and foam concentrate systems.
• Performs manual and automatic actuation of gaseous extinguishing agents for carbon dioxide systems; tests hose reels or flooding systems; and dry chemical expellant gas and foam concentrate systems.
• Conducts flow tests of fire suppression systems such as electric motor drive and diesel engine driven fire pumps, sprinkler systems tested include wet pipe, pre-action, fire hydrant, standpipe and other associated fire protection equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance, inspection, and lubrication services on equipment and machinery in accordance with published schedules and instructions.
• Performs testing, operation, and maintenance of all automatic fire protection, including pumps, controls, and annunciation based on maintenance manual procedures.
• Records services performed and conditions found on service card or work order forms.
• Identifies worn and or failed parts: orders and replaces them.

Qualifications

• At least Diploma in electrical and Electronic engineering or related field
• At least 5 years of experience as a Fire technician
• Experienced in both Fire Detection and Fire Suppression Systems
• Proficient in MS Office Applications
• Having experience in AutoCAD or other design software is an added advantage.

Fire Technician at Opticom Kenya Limited