EST3/EST4 Fire Alarm Programmer & Commissioning Specialist

Manatal; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Manatal is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Systems Specialist to support programming, commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and servicing of commercial fire alarm and life-safety systems. The ideal candidate will have strong EST3/EST4 programming experience and be comfortable working with customers, installation teams, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities include programming, configuring, testing, and commissioning fire alarm systems; reading electrical drawings; traveling to project sites;

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working with fire alarm systems.
• Hands-on EST3 / EST4 programming experience required.
• Experience with fire alarm installation, service, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics.
• Knowledge of low- and high-voltage electrical systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic electrical and electronic circuits.
• Experience using tools such as multimeters, tone generators, and battery testers.
• Strong communication and customer-service skills.
• High school diploma/GED or equivalent technical experience.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally to job sites.

Responsibilities

• Program, configure, test, and commission fire alarm systems.
• Perform EST3 and EST4 programming and troubleshooting.
• Troubleshoot fire alarm panels, devices, SLC loops, NAC circuits, and related equipment.
• Verify alarm, supervisory, trouble, annunciation, and sequence-of-operation functions.
• Support installation teams and subcontractors at project sites.
• Perform system startups, inspections, testing, and commissioning.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and project documentation.
• Identify and resolve programming, electrical, and installation issues.
• Provide customer support and explain system operation.
• Prepare programming documentation, service reports, commissioning documents, and system backups.
• Assist with as-built documentation and project turnover.
• Ensure systems comply with applicable fire and life-safety codes and project specifications.

Skills

EST3 / EST4 programming

Fire alarm systems experience

Valid driver's license & travel

Electrical drawings

Customer-service skills

Education

High school diploma / GED or equivalent technical experience

Tools

Multimeters

Tone generators

Battery testers

Job description

Manatal is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Systems Specialist to support programming, commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and servicing of commercial fire alarm and life-safety systems. The ideal candidate will have strong EST3/EST4 programming experience and be comfortable working with customers, installation teams, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities include programming, configuring, testing, and commissioning fire alarm systems; reading electrical drawings; traveling to project sites;