Fire & Life Safety Technician – Dubai

About the role

Our client in the fire protection industry is looking for skilled Fire & Life Safety Technicians to install, test, commission, troubleshoot and maintain fire alarm and fire‑fighting systems across Dubai. The role ensures installations meet contract drawings, specifications and safety standards while supporting reliable operation.

Key responsibilities

• Install, test, commission and troubleshoot fire alarm and fire‑fighting systems according to approved drawings and work orders.
• Record and escalate any deviations between drawings and site conditions.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance as per service agreements.
• Diagnose equipment faults, restore system performance and maintain accurate service records.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, local regulations and site safety requirements.
• Coach and mentor junior technicians, providing technical guidance and reviewing work quality.
• Coordinate with supervisors, engineers and site teams to achieve project timelines.

Required profile

• Diploma (3‑year) in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering or related field, or ITI (2‑year) with 3–5 years relevant experience.
• 3–5 years experience in fire & life safety, security, BMS, ELV or AV systems.
• Strong knowledge of fire alarm and fire‑fighting systems, and ability to read and interpret layout drawings and schematics.

Required skills

• Fire Alarm Systems
• Fire Fighting Systems
• Electrical, electronic and mechanical system troubleshooting
• Commissioning of safety equipment
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings and schematics