Fire Technician
Whizz HR
Role:Fire Fighting Technician
Vacancies: 2 | Work location: Qatar
Role purpose: Carry out installation, inspection, testing, preventive maintenance and repair of water-based
firefighting systems, with kitchen suppression work limited to demonstrated training and authorisation.
Key responsibilities
Install and maintain sprinkler pipework, hose reels, hydrants, valves, fittings and supports in accordance
with approved drawings and instructions.
Perform steel-pipe threading and grooving, joint preparation and assembly using appropriate tools and
safe working methods.
Inspect and assist with testing and maintenance of fire pumps, controllers and associated components;
record readings and report defects to the engineer.
Carry out scheduled preventive maintenance and support breakdown attendance, fault diagnosis and
approved corrective work.
Assist with pressure testing, flushing, functional checks and commissioning under the supervising
engineer’s direction.
Inspect and service kitchen hood suppression components only within demonstrated competence,
manufacturer procedures and company authorisation; escalate specialist tasks.
Read installation drawings and identify defective, missing or incorrectly installed items; report findings
rather than make unauthorised design changes.
Coordinate helpers, maintain housekeeping and tools, and submit daily progress and completed-
work/service reports to the engineer.
Follow permits, isolation and impairment procedures; never isolate or reinstate life-safety systems
without authorisation. Maintain professional conduct with clients and site teams.
Essential requirements
High school or higher secondary education, as stated in the existing JD.
Minimum 3 years of practical experience in firefighting system installation and maintenance.
Hands-on pipe threading/grooving and installation of sprinklers, hose reels, hydrants, valves and
supports.
Ability to read relevant drawings and communicate and write basic service reports in English.
Ability to work independently on assigned tasks within authorisation and coordinate helpers safely.
Preferred / advantageous
Relevant mechanical/plumbing/fire-protection trade qualification.
Fire-pump maintenance and kitchen suppression service experience supported by training records.
Recruitment screening
Demonstrate pipe measurement, threading/grooving and correct assembly practices.
Explain inspection checks for a fire pump, hose reel and sprinkler installation.
Prepare a short English service report from a sample defect scenario.
Consultant to submit: role applied for, CV, qualification/training evidence, relevant project and system
experience, current location, availability/notice period and salary expectation. Final selection is subject to
company interview, practical assessment and verification of credentials.
📩 Interested candidates can share their updated CV at: Hello@whizzhr.com