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Gas Supply Technician

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Role Purpose

Install, test/commission, and maintain building gas supply systems (typically LPG; NG if available) and the Fire & Gas safety interfaces (gas detection, ESD/solenoids, ventilation interlocks, kitchen hood suppression where specified), ensuring full compliance with project specifications, the UAE Fire & Life Safety Code, and authority/vendor standards—delivered safely, on programme, and with complete documentation.


Typical Scope (Category-3 G+3)

  • Central or cylinder-bank LPG system (or NG if available), regulators (1st/2nd stage), PRS (if provided), meters.

  • Piping: carbon steel/CS (threaded/welded) or approved materials with identification/painting, sleeves, and firestopping.

  • Safety & Controls: gas detection panel, LPG/NG sensors, ESD push buttons, shut-off solenoid valves, ventilation fans, interlocks to FA/BMS (if any).

  • Appliance connections: certified flexible connectors, isolation valves, labeling.

  • Ancillaries: vents/drip legs, pressure gauges, relief valves, earthing/bonding, signage.

  • Kitchen hood suppression (UL-type) interfaces where specified.


Key Responsibilities

    Preparation & Coordination

  • Review IFC/shop drawings, schematics, and cause-&-effect; raise RFIs for conflicts.

  • Verify builder’s works: sleeves, wall/roof penetrations, equipment plinths, ventilation openings for cylinder/PRS rooms, drainage, electrical isolation points.

  • Coordinate with Electrical/FA for power, interlocks, and panel terminations; with Civil for supports/firestopping; with Kitchen vendor for appliance points.

    Installation

  • Install piping to approved routes, supports, and clearances; maintain separation from ignition sources and electrical services as specified.

  • Fit regulators, filters, meters, vents, drip legs, reliefs, and isolation/ESD valves; ensure flow direction, accessibility, and labeling.

  • Mount gas detectors at correct heights (LPG low level; NG high level, as specified) and within stated coverage; route cabling in suitable containment.

  • Set up ESD stations, warning signage, and mechanical ventilation/extraction in cylinder/PRS rooms and kitchens per drawings.

  • Provide bonding/earthing of metallic piping and equipment as required.

   Testing, Commissioning & Integration

  • Conduct strength & tightness tests (dry nitrogen/air) to specified pressures and durations; perform soap leak tests; record results.

  • Purge safely using approved procedures; verify pressure settings on regulators.

  • Commission gas detection panel: addressing, calibration, alarm setpoints, sounder/beacon checks.

  • Test interlocks: detector/ESD → solenoid shut-off → FA/BMS signals → ventilation fan start/door releases (where applicable).

  • Witness and record integrated cause-&-effect with Fire Alarm and kitchen suppression (if in scope).

   Documentation & Handover

  • Maintain MIR/WIR, pressure test certificates, calibration sheets, detector locations/IDs, as-built mark-ups, and tag lists.

  • Contribute to O&M manuals, training for FM staff (leak checks, ESD use, panel basics), and spare-parts lists.

  • Support SCD/consultant inspections to final approval/activation.

   Maintenance (DLP/AMC Support)

  • Perform routine inspections: detector calibration, ESD function, regulator/PRV checks, leak scans, ventilation status, cylinder/PRS room housekeeping.

  • Respond to alarms/faults; diagnose and rectify promptly; update logs.

    HSE

  • Enforce hot-work controls, gas-freeing and atmosphere testing where required; no smoking/ignition sources.

  • LOTO for electrical/ESD works; intrinsically safe practices where specified.

  • Safe cylinder handling, secure storage, and compliant ventilation; maintain clear egress and signage.

Weather & Traffic Considerations (Sharjah/UAE)

  • Heat & Humidity:

    • Schedule roof/PRS/cylinder-room tasks early morning/evening; comply with MOHRE summer midday break.

    • Verify ventilation and temperature limits for panels/regulators; expect longer sealant/adhesive cure times; protect detectors/electronics from direct sun.

  • Dust/Sand:

    • Keep detectors, vents, and regulators clean; cap open lines; replace/clean filters before T&C; protect flexible connectors and valves from grit.

  • Occasional Rain/Coastal Influence:

    • Weatherproof external junctions and enclosures; ensure drainage and corrosion protection; use corrosion-resistant fixings where specified.

  • Traffic & Logistics:

    • Plan off-peak deliveries for cylinders/equipment; arrange SRTA/Police permits if curbside access is affected; provide banksmen; keep routes clear and avoid overloading slabs during staging.

Qualifications & Experience

  • ITI/Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation (or equivalent).

  • 5–8 years UAE/GCC experience installing and commissioning LPG/NG systems with Fire & Gas interfaces on building projects.

  • Familiar with UAE Fire & Life Safety requirements and relevant international standards (e.g., NFPA/EN as specified in the project).

  • Able to read drawings/schematics, complete pressure-test records and calibration logs; basic English (Arabic/Urdu/Hindi an advantage).

  • Vendor/authority training for gas detection panels and regulators preferred; valid UAE driving license is an advantage.

Tools & Equipment (Typical)

Pressure test kits (calibrated gauges), nitrogen cylinders/regulator, leak-detection solution, multimeter/insulation tester, gas detector calibrator/bump-test kit, crimpers/threaders/welding gear (as permitted), torque wrenches, labeler, purge rig, hand tools, PPE (anti-static where specified), portable ventilation fan.

Core Competencies

  • Leak-free installation & clean commissioning

  • Accurate detector placement & ESD integration

  • Clear documentation and authority-ready test packs

  • Safe handling of cylinders/PRS equipment

  • Cross-trade coordination (FA/HVAC/Electrical/Kitchen)

KPIs

  • First-time pass on consultant/SCD inspections and pressure tests.

  • Zero gas leak incidents; alarm/ESD functionality verified each visit.

  • Timely completion of integrated cause-&-effect tests and handover packs.

  • DLP: low repeat faults; detector calibration on schedule with full logs.

  • Zero HSE major incidents; compliance with midday break and site traffic plan.

Job Detail
  • Work Type: Full Time
  • Languages to be known : English, Hindi
  • Country: United Arab Emirates
  • City: Dubai
  • Job Category : Construction and Building Maintenance