Fire Alarm Programmer

Qualifications

• Possess experience programming Edwards EST-4 fire alarm systems.
• Possess troubleshooting experience on EST-4 fire alarm systems, including ground faults, communication issues, device troubles, network issues, and system programming conflicts.
• Hold a NICET Fire Alarm Systems certification. NICET Level II or higher preferred.
• Possess a working knowledge of low-voltage communication systems, fire alarm systems, emergency communication systems, and related building system interfaces.
• Be able to read and interpret fire alarm drawings, riser diagrams, device layouts, sequence of operations, submittals, specifications, and as-built documentation.
• Be familiar with applicable fire alarm codes and standards, including NFPA 72, California Fire Code, local AHJ requirements, and project specifications.
• Be able to travel to job sites, arrive on time, and be organized with required safety gear, tools, laptop/programming equipment, and necessary parts or materials.
• Have strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Be able to communicate professionally with project managers, field technicians, inspectors, general contractors, customers, vendors, and AHJs.

Job Duties

• Fire alarm system programming associated with start-ups, changes, tenant improvements, system modifications, service work, and project closeout.
• Programming, downloading, uploading, backing up, and maintaining EST-4 fire alarm system files.
• Reviewing approved drawings, sequence of operations, device lists, and project specifications to ensure programming matches the intended system design.
• Performing fire alarm troubleshooting and repairs on EST-4 systems.
• Servicing, inspecting, testing, and installing fire alarm systems in accordance with prescribed standards, approved drawings, manufacturer requirements, and applicable codes.
• Coinciding with field technicians to verify device addressing, labeling, circuit connections, panel terminations, network communication, notification appliance operation, and system functionality.
• Testing and verifying initiating devices, notification appliances, control modules, monitor modules, relays, annunciators, power supplies, voice evacuation components, and related fire alarm equipment.
• Programming and testing system interfaces, which may include elevator recall, sprinkler monitoring, duct detector shutdown, door release, smoke control, monitoring connections, access control interface, and other building system integrations.
• Participating in inspections and acceptance testing with fire departments, AHJs, general contractors, owners, and other project stakeholders.
• Preparing and maintaining accurate documentation, including programming files, test reports, deficiency lists, as-built notes, and closeout information.
• Providing technical support to project managers, service technicians, inspection teams, and customers as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Visual acuity and listening ability.
• Able to stand, walk, kneel, bend, crawl, and crouch for long periods of time.
• Able to lift, carry, push, and pull in excess of 50 pounds.
• Occasionally required to work in high places, confined spaces, small cramped spaces, active construction sites, and occupied facilities.