Muteeb Ashraf
Fire Alarm Foreman | Life Safety Systems Lead Technician
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About
Accomplished and results-driven Fire Alarm Foreman with over 8+ years of hands-on experience in the installation, programming, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of complex fire alarm and life safety systems. Proven expertise in leading technical crews, managing multi-system building integrations, and ensuring strict compliance with engineering specifications and safety codes. Skilled in addressable panel programming (Simplex, Honeywell/Morley) and critical fault rectification.
Seeking to leverage technical leadership and advanced diagnostics expertise within the Australian fire protection sector.
Experience
Fire Alarm Foreman - Fire GUYZ Technical Services LLC - Dubai, UAE
(2023-05)
- System Installation: Lead the complete installation of commercial fire alarm systems, overseeing containment/conduit, cabling, panel termination, and end-device mounting.
- Programming & Configuration: Program and configure specialized fire alarm panels, with core expertise in Simplex (4007, 4008) and Honeywell (Morley) systems.
- System Diagnostics & Rectification: Perform advanced fault-finding to resolve critical loop path breaks, earth faults, and panel communication errors across large facilities.
- Building Interfacing: Manage critical interfacing of fire alarm systems with building automation, security doors, smoke exhaust fans, and lift auto-recall systems.
Fire Alarm Foreman - BinTouq Fire Protection Engineers - Dubai, UAE
(2016-11 - 2018-02)
- Crew Leadership: Supervised a technical team of 4 technicians, delegating daily installation and maintenance workloads while monitoring task performance.
- Fault Diagnosis & Repairs: Expertly diagnosed electrical faults and system failures in fire alarm and security systems to execute immediate repairs.
- System Inspections & QA: Conducted comprehensive operational testing and inspections to establish baseline system health and preventative maintenance schedules.
- Project Delivery: Ensured all installations met client project specifications, local safety codes, and quality benchmarks on schedule.
Electrical & Air Conditioning Technician - Geco Mechanical & Electrical Company - Abu Dhabi, UAE
(2011-05 - 2016-05)
- Electrical & HVAC Maintenance: Diagnosed and rectified faults across low-voltage electrical systems and HVAC units, including compressor overhauls.
- Testing & Commissioning: Installed, wired, and commissioned new air conditioning units ensuring optimal thermodynamic and electrical efficiency.
- Preventative & Emergency Repairs: Conducted scheduled routine maintenance and rapid emergency repairs to minimize operational downtime.
Education
Matriculation / Secondary School Certificate - Arts - Jamia Tajia Secondary School (2007)
