Fire Alarm Programmer

Programs configures tests commissions and maintains Fire Alarm and Life Safety systems in accordance with approved designs project specifications manufacturer requirements international standards and UAE Civil Defence regulations. The role ensures that fire alarm systems operate reliably accurately and safely across commercial residential industrial and infrastructure projects.

• Program and configure addressable and conventional fire alarm control panels networked systems repeater panels graphical interfaces and associated devices.

• Review approved drawings cause-and-effect matrices technical submittals equipment schedules and project specifications before programming.

• Configure input and output devices zones groups cause-and-effect logic alarm sequences delays evacuations and system interfaces.

• Program and integrate fire alarm systems with BMS HVAC smoke control access control lifts firefighting systems emergency lighting and voice evacuation systems.

• Perform pre-commissioning inspections loop testing device addressing continuity checks fault diagnosis and system validation.

• Conduct testing and commissioning of fire alarm panels detectors manual call points sounders strobes interfaces modules batteries and ancillary equipment.

• Identify and resolve programming wiring communication device and system faults promptly and methodically.

• Attend site meetings inspections testing activities authority inspections and consultant demonstrations as required.

• Coordinate with Project Design Estimation Installation Testing and Commissioning and Service teams.

• Verify that programmed systems comply with approved shop drawings cause-and-effect requirements manufacturer guidelines and applicable codes.

• Prepare and update programming files configuration backups testing records commissioning reports and as-built documentation.

• Support troubleshooting modifications additions and system upgrades for existing fire alarm installations.

• Provide technical support and guidance to technicians during installation testing commissioning and handover.

• Follow company procedures permit requirements health and safety rules and site-specific risk assessments.

• Addressable and conventional fire alarm systems

• Fire alarm control panels repeater panels networked panels and graphical monitoring systems

• Smoke heat multi-sensor beam aspirating and flame detection systems

• Manual call points sounders strobes input modules output modules and monitoring modules

• Cause-and-effect matrix development and implementation

• Fire alarm loop configuration device addressing zoning programming and fault finding

• Alarm verification investigation delays coincidence logic evacuation sequences and phased evacuation

• Integration with BMS HVAC access control lifts smoke control firefighting and emergency lighting systems

• Voice evacuation and emergency public address interfaces

• NFPA 72 BS 5839 EN 54 IEC standards and relevant local regulations

• UAE Civil Defence requirements and authority approval procedures

• Manufacturer-specific fire alarm programming software and configuration tools

• AutoCAD Microsoft Office testing instruments and commissioning documentation

• Diploma or bachelors degree in Electrical Electronics Electronics and Communication Engineering or a related discipline; a relevant technical certification may also be considered.

• 25 years of experience in fire alarm programming testing commissioning or maintenance.

• Hands-on experience with addressable fire alarm systems and manufacturer programming software.

• Experience with fire alarm system integration and cause-and-effect testing.

• UAE or GCC project experience preferred.

• Knowledge of NFPA BS EN and UAE Civil Defence requirements.

• Ability to read electrical drawings fire alarm layouts schematics specifications and cause-and-effect matrices.

• Strong troubleshooting analytical documentation communication and coordination skills.

• Ability to work independently and meet project testing commissioning and handover deadlines.

• Valid driving licence is preferred.

• Accurate fire alarm panel programming and system configuration

• Completed device addressing loop configuration and cause-and-effect logic

• Successful testing and commissioning of fire alarm and life safety systems

• Verified interfaces with BMS HVAC access control lifts and other building systems

• Resolved programming communication wiring and equipment faults

• Completed testing reports commissioning records configuration backups and as-built documentation

• Successful consultant client and authority inspections

• Complete and compliant system handover documentation