Fire Alarm Technician
- Location
- Kuwait City, Al Asimah, Kuwait
- Salary
- Not specified
- Company
- Akash pawar
Job description
### Role & Company / Project Overview Alghanim Wormald Safety & Security Systems Co. (AGW) – Ali Alghanim & Sons Group is expanding its site teams to support current fire protection projects across Kuwait. AGW is a leading fire protection and electromechanical contractor delivering fire alarm, firefighting, and smoke ventilation systems for government and private sector clients. There are 8 open positions for Fire Alarm Technicians. ### Key Responsibilities & Daily Duties • Install fire alarm and detection systems on site: addressable panels, smoke and heat detectors, manual call points, sounders and strobes, interface modules, and voice evacuation speakers. • Install conduits, cable trays, and back boxes, and pull, terminate, and label fire-rated cables. • Mount and connect field devices, repeater panels, and aspirating smoke detection (VESDA) pipework and units. • Carry out cable continuity and insulation resistance tests, device addressing, and loop checks under the supervisor's direction. • Perform routine maintenance, inspection, and repair of fire alarm systems on maintenance contracts. • Work from approved shop drawings and riser diagrams, and follow the supervisor's and engineer's instructions. • Follow HSE rules, use PPE correctly, and keep the work area clean and safe. ### Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience • Technical diploma, vocational certificate (ITI or equivalent), or proven trade experience in electrical or low-current systems. • Minimum 5 years of experience in fire alarm systems installation and/or maintenance, preferably in Kuwait or the GCC. • Practical hands-on experience with addressable fire alarm systems (such as Notifier, Simplex, Edwards/EST, Siemens, Honeywell, or Morley). • Ability to read basic shop drawings, wiring diagrams, and riser diagrams. • Familiarity with conduit bending, cable termination, and electrical testing tools (multimeter and insulation tester). • Knowledge of fire alarm panel operation and basic NFPA 72 installation practices is an advantage. • Experience on Kuwaiti government projects or maintenance contracts preferred. • Transferable residency (Article 18) preferred. • Basic English proficiency; Arabic and/or Hindi/Urdu is an advantage for site communication. • Physically fit for site work and willing to work at different project locations across Kuwait. ### Working Hours, Shifts & Location Details • Location: Site work at various project locations across Kuwait. ### Compensation & Benefits • Competitive salary package based on skills and experience. • Benefits in line with Kuwait Labour Law. • Opportunity to work on major projects with an established group. ### Application Instructions Submit updated CV along with qualification and training certificates with the designated subject line.