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Sciens Building Solutions · 12 hours ago

Senior Fire Service Technician

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Sciens Building Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Fire Service Technician with expertise in programming, troubleshooting, and repair of fire life safety systems. The role involves working closely with the service team and clients to ensure efficient repairs and maintenance of critical life safety systems, while also providing support and training to other technicians.

Electrical DistributionMechanical EngineeringSecurityService Industry

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair fire life safety systems including conventional, addressable, voice systems, complex smoke control, and networked solutions

Use a variety of troubleshooting tools to analyze systems and detect fault conditions

Ensure maximum system detection and alarm coverage when effecting repairs

Manage repair reports in accordance with NFPA for customer acceptance and billing information

Program manufacturers’ advanced system product platform(s)/graphical systems

Manage vehicle inventory and repair tools

Provide support, guidance, and expertise to other technicians, training them on equipment as well as company policies and procedures

Make on-site decisions pertaining to the strategic installation of audible and visual notification systems

Determine the optimal placement of detection devices to ensure efficient and effective implementation of safety and security measures

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

Interpret smoke report sequence of operations and verify system operation base

Provide technical support to end users when required

Demonstrate proper operation of equipment and control units to customers, including how it is to be used and how to respond to any system signals

Comply with standards and procedures of industry and Sciens safety programs/policies

Qualification

Fire alarm systemsTroubleshootingProgramming systemsNFPA 72 knowledgeNICET level IIOSHA safety standardsProject managementCommunication skillsCustomer-focusedOrganizational skills

Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Five (5) years of experience in a repair or systems technician role within the fire-life safety industry

Knowledge of current fire alarm systems, including smoke control, graphic user interfaces, and networked solutions

Demonstratable mastery of fire alarm circuit integrity and how to troubleshoot for circuit opens, shorts, and/or ground conditions

Independent ability to program multiple manufacturer's advanced system product platform(s)/graphical systems

Ability to read and understand a smoke report sequence of operations and verify system operation based on that sequence

Knowledge of NFPA 72 code requirements

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

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

Knowledgeable of state, federal, and other regulatory requirements for testing of fire alarm systems

NICET level II

Ability to demonstrate proper operation of equipment and control units to customers and explain how it is to be used, and how to respond to any systems signals

Ability to read fire system design drawings

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

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

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

Able to pass background check and pre-employment drug screening

Valid driver's license & reliable transportation