Fire Alarm, UPS & Calibration Maintenance Engineer
Based on the Falkland Islands
£35,000 - £38,000 p/a tax free with monthly and annual bonus
Full time & Permanent
Job Purpose
Act as the lead and Subject Matter Expert on all alarms and UPS related issues, as well as planning and directing all activities for the operation and maintenance of the alarm systems and UPS across MPC and remote sites. Ensures facilities are maintained according to guidelines outlined in SOPs, all manufacturers' recommendations for maintenance, all relevant JSPs and regulations
Responsibilities
Acts as point of contact for communications between companyand end user alarms and UPS systems, establish and maintain good working relationships with Military and civilian personal
Make sure maintenance staff follow the procedures and plans provided by the SoP and regulation at all times.
Overarching responsibility for the various alarm systems and UPS maintenance, ensure the special systems team complete all PPM and Help desk tasks within KPI's
Organise power outage with end user to cause minimum amount of disruption to the base.
Delegate functional activities to workers and establishes supervisory schedules and responsibilities to ensure quality and timeliness of independent decisions required to provide continuous service to the client and safety of workers.
Line management responsibilities for the special services team
Ensure adequate training of maintenance staff as required to complete the day to day tasks.
Identify faults and order spares as required
Assist management with monthly/annual report of operations.
Implement all Health, Safety and Environment plans and procedures and related regulatory plans.
Ensures the reliability of the Health& Safety of staff and maintains the proper records, and conducts periodic training for department.
Oversee proactive program to recognise,
identify and correct operational problems within all facility. Investigates, evaluates, and determines best application of new developments in replacement systems, and devises other means of securing maximum efficiency of personnel and equipment. ·
Assist/coordinate/cooperate with audits and other assurance inspection
Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times.
Streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
Report all defect, incidents and product non-conformities.
Willingness to attend and pass training courses as required for the post · Perform other duties as requested by the line management
Knowledge Skills & Experience
Required Skills/Abilities: Extensive knowledge of security and fire alarm systems and installation.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to read installation and system manuals.
Ability to read blueprints and building plans.
Extensive knowledge of electrical and fire codes.
Ability to use hand and power tools to install hardware.
Install and program control panels and all other equipment for fire alarm systems with the guidance of building plans and electrical layouts
Mount sensors at appropriate locations, performing all necessary tasks, such as drilling holes for cabling and accessing locations such as crawlspaces or attics to ensure optimal wiring layouts
Install all wiring to connect system components, complying with all applicable safety standards and with customer's concerns or preferences
Show customers how to use alarm system, discuss any questions or concerns and ensure customers are fully satisfied with the service they receive o Inspect and test systems to ensure all components are performing well and comply with safety requirements
Review installation manuals, building plans and work orders to plan optimal locations for system components and wiring
Identify and repair malfunctions in system components or wiring, including ordering and installing replacement parts as necessary Compose and submit documentation and reports for each installation or repair visit, complying with company's standard operating procedure reqiured:
Show customers how to use alarm system, discuss any questions or concerns and ensure customers are fully satisfied with the service they receive o Inspect and test systems to ensure all components are performing well and comply with safety requirements
Review installation manuals, building plans and work orders to plan optimal locations for system components and wiring
Identify and repair malfunctions in system components or wiring, including ordering and installing replacement parts as necessary Compose and submit documentation and reports for each installation or repair visit, complying with company's standard operating procedure required:
On offer is a Tax Free salary, monthlysite allowance and a bonus at the 12th month. Hours of work are 45 per week. The contract duration is permanent, unaccompanied with 33 days leave excluding weekends. Air/sea transport for agreed holiday periods will be at Company's expense. Free accommodation, meals and work clothing will be provided. Tax free status on island.
Falkland Islands (FIQQ 1ZZ)
Full Time
Notice period 2 months
Hours worked per week - 47.5hrs
33 days leave excluding weekends. There will also be an entitlement to the Falklands Island Bank Holidays.
Unaccompanied
Length of tour = Permanent
Site allowance: 5%
Tour bonus: 10%
Compliance requirements - BPSS Security
Qualifications:
Qualified in Electrical Electronics or related technical field plus 2-5 years' experience in troubleshooting and repair of a technical, electrical and/or electronic product or equivalent education and experience.
Developed knowledge of UPS products, services and peripherals.
FIA Qualifications
18th Edition
Clean driving licence
If this role could be of any interest at all please apply with your CV online or call Jamie on 0121 809 1999
