UL Solutions · 8 hours ago
Alarm System Auditor - Chicagoland Area
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $80K/yr
8+ years expUL Solutions is a company dedicated to creating safer structures and ensuring the security of people and property. They are seeking an Alarm System Auditor who will conduct inspections for ERCES, burglar, and fire alarm systems, ensuring compliance with UL Listing requirements and maintaining knowledge of the latest alarm technology.
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Responsibilities
Conducts all ERCES, burglar, and fire alarm system field inspections and service tests to determine that alarm installation companies are providing Certificates and service in compliance with UL and other applicable requirements. Records inspection results on appropriate UL forms and prepares detailed inspection reports
Conducts annual field inspections of all ERCES, burglar, and fire alarm systems to verify that performance of the system, arrangement of monitoring devices, continuity of circuits, wiring of control units, and other security elements are consistent with the types of systems listed on the Certificates. Prepares report of findings and follows up to verify that deficiencies are resolved
Maintains and applies current knowledge of all applicable ERCES, burglar, and fire alarm equipment and installation standards, the applicable electrical codes, fire codes, and building codes, latest alarm equipment technology, alarm technology practices and UL policies and procedures
Conducts Listing inspections for all ERCES, burglar, and fire alarm systems, by examining and evaluating equipment to verify that components are compatible with each other and the system meets applicable standards. Prepares procedure reports, correspondence and associated materials related to new work, revisits, and Listing inspections
Communicates with customers to schedule appointments, discuss UL requirements for Listing compliance, explain results of field inspections, and resolve adverse field report findings. May assist in providing information to Authorities Having Jurisdiction and other external bodies as required. May assist in educating the public in areas of burglar and fire alarm safety
May conduct annual central station monitoring inspections by examining and evaluating facilities to verify that the equipment, standby power, installation techniques, service, and building are in compliance with UL standards. Conducts Listing inspections
Reads and interprets equipment installation literature, wiring diagrams and building blueprints to verify that alarm system equipment meets UL requirements for installation, operation and maintenance
Develops and manages a work schedule from an annual assignment of work. This includes scheduling appointments with customers, reviewing files for a profile of past performance, selecting certificates to be analyzed, and arranging travel schedules and hotel accommodations
May conduct building consultations by reviewing building plans/blueprints and performing site inspections to evaluate suitability of construction materials, electrical systems, utilities, security, signal processing and administrative systems
Analyzes previous year’s inspection reports to verify and check inspection results
Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job
Read and follow the UL Solutions Code of Conduct, and follow all physical and digital security practices
Performs other duties as directed
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or equivalent required
Some post-secondary education in applied science or a related discipline + NICET II plus
Detailed knowledge of the technical vocabulary common to the ERCES, burglar, and fire alarm industry
Working knowledge of applicable testing apparatus and techniques common to the ERCES, burglar and fire alarm industry
Demonstrated ability to prepare procedure reports and associated materials related to Listing inspections
Strong communication skills
50% mobility (ability to travel up to 50 OF THE TIME). Assignments will be located in the Chicagoland area, Iowa, Wisconsin and Michigan area. Willing to use own vehicle for such business travel
Preferred
Eight years directly related experience preferred
Benefits
Health benefits such as medical, dental and vision
Wellness benefits such as mental and financial health
Retirement savings (401K)
Paid time off including vacation (15 days)
Holiday including floating holidays (12 days)
Sick time off (72 hours)
Company
UL Solutions
UL Solutions is a safety science company that promotes safety science through research and investigation.
10001+ employees
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President & CEO
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