Technical Support Specialist

Posted Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 10:00 PM The Next Level of Fire & Life Safety Leadership With more than two centuries of combined history, brands like Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, Gloria and Aritech have been leading the way in protecting people and property around the world. Now, we’re taking that leadership to the next level. Kidde Global Solutions brings together the most trusted and iconic brands in safety, building upon our shared experience and expertise to address the needs and challenges of more customers in more places. With an unmatched portfolio of solutions and services, and a commitment to constant innovation we’re elevating the standards for an entire industry – and establishing the next level of fire and life safety leadership. At Kidde Global Solutions, you’re joining a global technology leader in fire and life safety solutions and our employees are the heart of it all. With industry-defining brands in life safety and security, you’ll be part of a legacy of leadership working with cutting-edge technologies that protect lives and property worldwide. As a leading fire safety brand, our mission is to provide solutions that protect people and property from the effects of fire and related hazards. We’re committed to expanding our impact and providing dynamic opportunities for growth within our team. You’ll be part of a company that prioritizes quality, integrity, collaboration, and customer care, with the resources, training, and incentives to ensure your success every step of the way. Location: Lagos, Nigeria. It is a remote role, based in Lagos, Nigeria. Markets to be covered are: Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, Ghana and Uganda. Job type: Full-time position . Role’s overview: The Technical Support Specialist is responsible for delivering high-quality technical support, product expertise and training for fire detection systems across assigned markets. The role supports Kidde Commercial and GST fire detection product ranges , ensuring effective system performance, customer satisfaction and capability development within the partner network. This is a remote-based role requiring collaboration with regional sales, engineering, and product teams, as well as direct engagement with customers and channel partners. Key responsibilities : Technical Support & Issue Resolution: Provide remote technical support to customers, distributors and internal teams via phone, email, and online platforms. Diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve technical issues on fire detection systems. Support system commissioning, configuration, and fault finding activities. Escalate complex technical issues to global product and engineering teams, as required. Product Expertise & Technical Guidance: Provide technical guidance on system design, application, and compliance requirements (Kidde Commercial fire detection and GST fire alarm systems). Support sales teams with technical input during customer engagements and solution development. Training & Capability Development: Deliver technical training to customers, partners and internal stakeholders (both virtual and in-person). Support “train-the-trainer” initiatives to expand product knowledge within the region. Customer & Partner Support: Build and maintain strong relationships with channel partners, integrators and end users Provide ongoing post-sales support to ensure successful system operation Contribute to improving customer satisfaction and service delivery standards. Key requirements: Degree / Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (or related technical discipline). Min. 3 years of experience in the fire detection or fire alarm industry. Proven experience in technical support, commissioning or system engineering. Strong understanding of fire detection systems, products and applications. Competency in Microsoft Office tools and standard business applications. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Excellent communication and presentation ability. Ability to work independently in a remote environment. Willingness to travel occasionally. Summary: This role is critical in ensuring technical excellence, customer satisfaction and product capability across the region. The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise with the ability to train, support and influence customers and partners in a remote, fast-paced environment. World Leaders in Fire and Life Safety Kidde Global Solutions is a world leader in fire & life safety solutions tailored for complex commercial facilities to homes. Through iconic, industry-defining brands including Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, Gloria and Aritech, we provide residential and commercial customers with advanced solutions and services to protect people and property in a wide range of applications, all around the globe.