Firefighting Technician
- Location
- Across Kuwait
- Salary
- Not specified
- Company
- Akash pawar
Job description
### Role & Company / Project Overview Alghanim Wormald Safety & Security Systems Co. (AGW) W.L.L., a division of Ali Alghanim & Sons Group, is a leading fire protection and electromechanical contractor in Kuwait delivering advanced fire alarm, firefighting, and smoke ventilation systems for government and private sector clients. The company is actively expanding its site teams to support current fire protection projects across Kuwait and has 8 open vacancies for experienced Firefighting Technicians. ### Key Responsibilities & Daily Duties • Install firefighting systems on site, including sprinkler networks, standpipe and hose reel systems, fire pump sets, foam systems, and clean agent piping (FM-200 / Novec). • Cut, thread, groove, and assemble pipes and fittings, and install pipe supports, hangers, and seismic bracing. • Install sprinkler heads, valves, alarm check valves, flow switches, tamper switches, fire hose cabinets, and fire extinguishers. • Carry out flushing and hydrostatic pressure testing of piping networks under the supervisor's direction. • Perform routine maintenance, regular inspection, and repair of firefighting systems under maintenance contracts. • Work directly from approved shop drawings and isometrics, strictly following instructions from site supervisors and project engineers. • Follow Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) rules, use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) correctly, and maintain a clean and safe work area. ### Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience • Technical diploma, vocational certificate (ITI or equivalent), or proven trade experience in plumbing or fire piping. • Minimum 5 years of experience in firefighting systems installation and/or maintenance, preferably in Kuwait or the GCC. • Practical experience with grooved, threaded, and welded fire piping systems. • Experience installing sprinklers, valves, fire pumps, hose reels, foam systems, and clean agent piping (FM-200 / Novec). • Strong familiarity with power threading machines, grooving machines, and pipe cutting tools. • Ability to read and understand basic shop drawings and isometrics. • Knowledge of fire pump operation and basic NFPA installation practices is an advantage. • Prior experience on Kuwaiti government projects or maintenance contracts is preferred. • Transferable residency status (Article 18) preferred. • Language skills: Basic English; 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: Various project sites across Kuwait. • Work Environment: On-site construction and maintenance work. ### Compensation & Benefits • Competitive salary package based on skills and experience. • Employment benefits provided in line with Kuwait Labour Law. • Opportunity to work on major national projects with an established corporate group. ### Application Instructions • Send updated CV and copies of qualification and training certificates with subject line: "Firefighting Technician – AGW".