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Sciens Building Solutions · 5 months ago

Senior Fire Alarm Systems Technician

Jacksonville

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Sciens Building Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Fire Alarm Systems Technician with programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting capabilities. This role involves close collaboration with sales and field project teams to ensure effective design and installation of fire alarm solutions, requiring strong communication and customer relations skills.

Electrical DistributionMechanical EngineeringSecurityService Industry

Responsibilities

Responsible for reviewing system layouts and coordinating with engineering, project management, and sales departments for successful project execution

Produce field surveys and daily project logs of activity

Program and commission complex fire alarm systems leading to final acceptance by customers and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs)

Interact with AHJs for testing and resolution of any minor issues related to a fire alarm system final test

Produce detailed commissioning and inspection reports in accordance with NFPA

Responsible for complex troubleshooting and effective resolution

Responsible for delivering projects on schedule and within cost budgets

Responsible for programming systems via laptop computers

Oversee project and vehicle inventory

Demonstrate proper operation of equipment and control units to customers and explain proper use and how to respond to any system signals

Manage onsite projects including their safety, quality, and performance

Review and understand smoke reports and program all requirements related to a smoke control system

Provide support, guidance, and expertise to the other technicians

Train and develop other service technicians on equipment and company policies and procedures

Manage job scheduling and job progress in an efficient and cost-effective manner, with a strong focus on quality

Determine placement of audible and visual notification and detection systems or components while in the field

Comply with industry standard procedures and Sciens safety programs/policies

Qualification

Fire alarm systemsProgrammingTroubleshootingNFPA 72 codeNICET II certificationSmoke control systemsElectrical code knowledgeOSHA safety standardsProject managementCommunication skillsCustomer-focused

Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a technician role within the fire-life safety industry

Advanced understanding of fire alarm circuit integrity and how to troubleshoot for circuit opens, shorts, or ground conditions

Independent ability to program the manufacturer's advanced system product platform(s)/graphical systems using a laptop computer

Demonstratable knowledge of fire alarm control unit and field equipment termination

Ability to make field decisions related to the installation of items such as audible and visual notification and detection placement

Ability to read and understand a smoke report and program all requirements related to a smoke control system

Ability to read fire system design drawings for installation and programming purposes

Ability to communicate and coordinate with onsite contractors

Ability to demonstrate proper operation of equipment and control units

Advanced knowledge of NFPA 72 code requirements for the installation of a fire alarm system

Advanced knowledge of Section 907 of the International Fire Code or state-adopted fire code

Advanced knowledge of Section 909 of the International Building Code or state adopted building code

Advanced knowledge of Article 760 of NFPA 70 (electrical code) for the installation of fire systems and circuiting

Understanding of state, local, contract, and/or product specific certifications determined by the business

NICET II or higher certification

Knowledge of state fire procedures, filing, and requirements

Ability to work under tight deadlines and with a sense of urgency

Ability to work independently with some supervision

Knowledge of OSHA safety standards and able to obtain OSHA 10 certification

Customer-focused; skilled in project and people management

Proficient in issue resolution

Excellent organizational, decision-making, and communication skills

Be physically fit to perform the demanding work of the trade, including frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds, maximum occasional lifting up to 50 pounds; able to work from heights and climb ladders; standing and walking for most of the workday

Ability to travel occasionally overnight, as needed

Valid driver's license & reliable transportation