Fire Alarm Systems Technician

About the role

This role supports our Fremont, CA branch location, which serves customers throughout the greater San Francisco, CA area. At Siemens, we enable sustainable progress through technology, empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds to improve how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation. Our Smart Buildings create efficient, safe, adaptable, and responsible environments, aiming to create perfect places that improve people’s lives. Our Fire Alarm Systems Technicians are responsible for the installation, programming, start-up, and commissioning of state-of-the-art fire alarm equipment, including fire safety, mass notification, detectors, and field peripherals. They serve as the face of Siemens, using their expertise and regular customer interaction to help keep buildings and occupants safe.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Operational Testing, Verification, Acceptance, and Installation: run routine reports to review system operation, conduct final inspections and testing, installation, system programming, and support customer acceptance and the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
• Assist in customer training on system operations and provide necessary plans and fire safety system documents for as-built drawings; identify code and non-conformance issues and make recommendations for system installation.
• Conduct project site communication and coordination by supporting scheduling trade contractors to coordinate start-up services and adhere to local, corporate, and OSHA safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in the installation and/or maintenance of commercial fire alarm systems.
• Must be willing and able to differentiate types/colors of wire; use hand tools, laptop, email, smartphone, and tablet; carry and move equipment and tools weighing up to 75 pounds unassisted.
• Must have or obtain NICET Fire Alarm Certification Level I and II within 12 months.
• Must be 18 years of age and possess a valid driver's license with limited violations; must meet eligibility requirements to participate in Siemens' fleet vehicle program.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or state-recognized GED; Associate degree in electronics or related field.
• 3+ years’ experience in the installation and/or maintenance of commercial fire alarm systems.
• Ability to read/understand design and construction documents.

Benefits

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html

Pay

The pay range for this position is $61,547 - $105,509 annually. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.