CFAA Fire Alarm Technician - FIFO 14/14

Convergint Technologies Ltd; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

14/14 rotation

Local accommodations provided

Job summary

Convergint Technologies Ltd in Fort McMurray, AB, is seeking a Certified Fire Alarm Technician to support Suncor Base Plant with testing, maintenance and service of fire alarm systems. The role requires strong troubleshooting, customer focus and the ability to work on a 14/14 rotation with accommodations provided.

You will perform inspections, programming, and commissioning, while ensuring hazard mitigation and accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• CFAA Fire Certification is complete and in good standing (required).
• EST-3/3X and/or EST-4 certifications are required.
• Fireworks certification is an excellent asset and experience with programming is beneficial.
• VESDA certification and network experience are assets.

Responsibilities

• Test, repair, and service fire alarm systems and equipment with guidance as needed.

Skills

Customer service focus

Troubleshooting skills

Fire alarm system knowledge

Communication skills

Self-starter

Education

CFAA Fire Certification

EST-3/3X or EST-4 certifications

Journeyman Electrician Certificate

Fireworks certification

Building Reports Canada experience

Tools

Cisco switches

Fire alarm programming software

Job description

915 - Fort McMurray Suncor, Fort McMurrray, AB, CA

We are currently recruiting for Certified Fire Alarm Technician to join our team at Suncor Base Plant site. As the Fire Alarm Technician, you will be responsible for providing technical support for new and previously installed fire alarm systems that are moderately complex.

*** Please note this position offers a 14/14 rotation, local accommodations will be provided for the duration of your shift.

Who You Are

You have a passion for providing world‑class service to customers, colleagues and communities. You are a person of integrity with a commitment to growth, accountability and delivering results. You want to join an organization with a positive culture that embraces inclusion and allows everyone to be the best version of themselves at work and home. You want to grow with us and deliver results as an exceptional Fire Alarm Technician.

Who We Are

With over 20‑years of proven growth and exceptional performance, our mission is to be our customer’s best service provider. We realize the importance of diversity in achieving that goal. Our company was built upon a solid foundation of 10 Values and Beliefs which drive our unmatched culture, making us the #1 global, serviced‑based systems integrator in the industry. We take great pride in protecting the lives and assets of our customers and their communities with the solutions we provide.

What you’ll do with “Our Training and Your Experience”

• Test, repair, and service a variety of fire alarm systems and equipment with guidance as needed. Use solid troubleshooting skills to isolate and fix problems in malfunctioning equipment or software.
• Identify and resolve problems for various types of service calls including emergency calls; analyse repair requirements and provide customer with appropriate solutions; complete necessary repairs and replacements as needed; Exercise judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. May require originality and ingenuity in some situations.
• Using technical knowledge, skills and experience, may act as mentor for less experienced staff. May provide guidance to workers in testing, annual inspections, and adjusting equipment to obtain optimum operating performance.
• Must be proficient in hazard identification, reporting, and hazard mitigation strategy.
• Effectively communicate project requirements and status including project change proposals and related project activities on a regular basis to project manager/supervisor. Completes work on time and according to project schedules including project change proposals.
• Perform system inspections and general maintenance, system install and start‑up, programming and commissioning. Complete final adjustments, calibration and commissioning reports on systems.
• Complete accurate and detailed service reports for customer and Convergint to allow for accurate invoicing and job cost tracking.
• Requirement to participate in our afterhours on‑call program.
• Act as “our customer’s best service provider” at all times thereby ensuring Convergint is the customer’s first choice for service.

What You’ll Need

• Solid customer focus and ability to work under pressure; ability to determine the needs and wants of the customer without being prompted
• Solid technical skills and experience related to fire alarm systems. Experience with building automation systems electronic security systems is an asset
• Solid programming skills and proven ability to troubleshoot problems and look for solutions
• Must be a self‑starter and work well with general supervision
• Solid mechanical and electrical aptitude (e.g. works with a variety of hand and power tools such as drill, screwdriver, wire stripper, hacksaw, crimper)
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Solid organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple service needs simultaneously
• Strong proficiency with MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Requirements

• CFAA Fire Certification is complete and in good standing (required).
• Certifications EST-3/3X and/or EST-4 certifications are required
• Fireworks certification is considered an excellent asset
  • Fireworks experience including programming, troubleshooting, & HMI development
• VESDA certification and experience is considered an asset
• Experience with CISCO switches and network development is considered an excellent asset
• A degree in electronic technologies (electrical engineering or similar) is considered an asset.
• A valid Journeyman Electrician Certificate is considered a strong asset
• Experience working with Fire Alarm Systems tied into multiple forms of special hazards suppression systems is an asset (Ex: Novec, Inergen, CO2, Foam, Pre-Action, Deluge etc...)
• At least two years of industrial experience within Fire Protection/Fire Alarm servicing
• At least two years of experience in product application/installation, start-up and commissioning
• Experience working with Building Reports Canada platform preferred
• Knowledge and experience with variety of older conventional & addressable systems is considered an asset
  • Honeywell XLS platform, Notifier, Cerberus, Fireshield
• Previous safety certifications from an accredited 3rd party provider are considered an asset (Ex: Ladder Safety, Working at Heights, Lone Worker, H2S Awareness, Confined Space, Electrical Safety etc…)

Company Benefits and Perks

Convergint fosters a supportive, accessible, and inclusive environment in which individuals of different backgrounds and identities are able to realize their maximum potential within the company. We offer a variety of programs and exceptional benefits to all of our colleagues:

• Company Holidays
• Employer contribution to RRSP;
• Work environment committed to safety;
• Colleague Assistance Program
• Competitive salary and compensation plan
• Fleet Vehicle
• Corporate Social Responsibility Day
• And much more…

Convergint is committed to a culture of Inclusion and Diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Visit our Convergint careers site to learn more about the company and the exciting opportunities available