Fire Suppression Technician (NICET III)

About the role

KBR is seeking a Fire Suppression Technician (NICET III) to support fire alarm systems at Camp Lemonnier Naval Base in Djibouti. The role involves servicing, repairing, and maintaining a variety of fire alarm products while ensuring compliance with NFPA standards and mission‑critical safety requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Service, inspect, and test fire alarm and related systems to manufacturer specifications.
• Perform on‑site emergency troubleshooting, programming, and repairs of fire alarm systems.
• Analyze blueprints, schematics, and drawings to diagnose equipment failures.
• Install fire alarm components such as panels, audible/visual alarms, pull stations, and detectors.
• Maintain fire alarm keys, radio, and telephone equipment and participate in rotational call‑out service.

Required profile

• 2–3 years of experience in fire protection life‑safety, specifically fire alarm installation and programming.
• NICET Level III certification in Fire Alarm Systems.
• Ability to obtain or hold a Secret security clearance.
• Comfort working at heights up to 50 ft and performing physical tasks onsite.
• Strong computer and communication skills.

Required skills

• Experience with fire alarm panels: Simplex 4100E, FIRELITE, Monaco BTX, Gamewell E3, Honeywell, Det‑tronics, Secutron, Auto Pulse.
• Knowledge of low‑voltage wiring and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with NFPA fire alarm codes and standards.
• Ability to read and interpret system design plans, construction drawings, and schematics.