Senior Fire Alarm Systems Technician

About the role

Fire Alarm Technicians play a crucial role in commissioning fire safety systems and ensuring their optimal performance. This includes loading software programs and implementing necessary modifications to guarantee functionality. Our systems encompass a wide range of components, such as fire safety, mass notification, detectors, and field peripherals. You will interface with various trades to ensure the seamless completion of projects that go above and beyond customers' expectations.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Operational Testing, Verification, and Acceptance: Run routine reports to review system operation, conduct final inspections and testing, 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: Support scheduling trade contractors to coordinate start-up services and adhere to local, corporate, and OSHA safety policies and procedures.
• Act as a mentor, providing on-the-job training to less experienced technicians, fostering a culture of growth and knowledge-sharing within our team.

Requirements

• Basic Qualifications: 3+ 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 obtain NICET Fire Alarm Certification Level 3 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.
• Preferred Qualifications: High school diploma or state-recognized GED; Associate degree in electronics or related field preferred. 5+ years’ experience in the installation and/or maintenance of commercial fire alarm systems. Ability to read/understand design and construction documents.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Basic understanding of fire alarm systems and components.
• Ability to read and interpret design and construction documents.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using hand tools, laptops, email, smartphones, tablets, and other relevant equipment.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety policies and procedures.

Benefits

Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html

Pay

The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location. The pay range for this position is $57,120 - $97,920 annually.