Job Description

Global Dimensions is a HUBZone, service disabled, veteran-owned small business based in Fredericksburg, VA. We are a dynamic, expanding company with exciting opportunities in language/culture, training/education/instruction, IT, cyber security, and intelligence (analysts, CI, HUMINT, SIGINT, etc.).

We are seeking a Fire Alarm & Mass Notification Alt Lead for a position at Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar.

As the Fire Alarm & Mass Notification Alternate Lead, you will perform routine and complex maintenance and repairs on various fire alarms systems and suppression equipment, e.g., wet sprinklers & kitchen extinguishing.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• The purpose of this position is to inspect, service, maintain, repair fire alarm and suppression systems.
• Identifies hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair.
• Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes.
• Shall develop and implement procedures to identify and prevent defective services from recurring.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• NICET Certified Level II Required
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering is highly desired.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in the Fire Protection/Life Safety Industry including:
• Experience in Fire Alarm & Suppression Field as Journeyman and/or Foreman.
• Extensive knowledge of various types of Sprinkler Systems (wet, kitchen extinguishing, etc.)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a valid U.S. Driver’s License
• Possess a valid U.S. Passport (preferred)
• Must be able to meet all current USCENTCOM Deployment Policy Requirements, as outlined in the USCENTCOM APR 23 MOD EIGHTEEN TO USCENTCOM INDIVIDUAL AND INDIVIDUAL-UNIT DEPLOYMENT POLICY
• Able to obtain and maintain a valid Residency Visa for Qatar
• Must be able to work in extreme environmental conditions including dust and high temperatures.
• Must be able to endure long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• High level of knowledge & application of the National Fire Alarm Code and pertinent UFC codes.
• Must be thoroughly capable of reading, interpreting, and applying system design plans, as well as building construction drawings and documents.
• Ability and willingness to work independently and as a team member on all aspects of fire sprinkler systems, including maintenance, testing, repairs, and troubleshooting
• Maintain NICET Level II certification for Fire Alarm systems, Special Hazard systems and Inspection/Testing of Water Based Systems.
• Maintain NICET Level III certification for either Fire Alarms or Special Hazard systems.

TRAVEL: 100%, in deployed location.

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must have and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.

Global Dimensions does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.