Sprinkler Technician
Job Scope
High-level purpose of the function
Ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operation of sprinkler and fire-protection systems through preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and corrective actions in accordance with applicable standards and site requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to)
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on sprinkler systems, fire pumps, alarm valves, and associated fire-protection equipment
- Support implementation and compliance with health and safety procedures related to fire-protection systems
- Conduct routine inspections, functional testing, and system verification according to maintenance schedules and regulatory requirements
- Troubleshoot faults in sprinkler and fire-protection systems and support restoration of normal operation
- Support third-party inspections and authority compliance activities
- Maintain accurate maintenance documentation, service records, and inspection protocols
- Coordinate work with external service providers (e.g., sprinkler contractors and fire-alarm vendors)
- Support planning and execution of shutdowns, repairs, and system upgrades
- Identify risks, deviations, and improvement opportunities within fire-protection systems
- Contribute to continuous improvement of maintenance routines and reliability of fire-protection systems
- Ensure housekeeping and organization according to 5S principles
Accountability / Authorization
- Budget responsibility: No
- Direct reports: No
- Manager work environment responsibility: No
- All employees are accountable for complying with safety regulations and actively supporting a safe workplace.
Requirements
Educational background and previous experience required for the role
- Technical education or vocational training in mechanical, industrial, or fire-protection systems
- Experience working with sprinkler systems, fire pumps, or fire-alarm systems
- Experience from industrial or facility maintenance environments is preferred
- Knowledge of inspection routines and safety requirements for fire-protection systems
- Understanding of preventive maintenance practices
Specific Skills
- Ability to read technical drawings and system documentation
- Basic computer skills (MS Office and maintenance systems)
- Structured and safety-focused way of working
- Problem-solving mindset
- Good documentation discipline
