Fire Alarm Inspector

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 31,684 - 45,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Austin, TX is seeking skilled inspectors to perform routine inspections, testing, service, and preventative maintenance on low voltage electrical, sprinkler or suppression life safety product lines. The role requires 3-4 years of experience and a Fire Alarm License (FAL).

You will work with low voltage wiring, complete service acknowledgements, follow a strict inspection schedule, and may provide minor repairs and training to junior inspectors.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of documented experience in low voltage electrical systems and Fire and/or Life Safety Systems.
• Fire Alarm License (FAL) required.
• Participate in emergency and on-call rotation.
• Demonstrates an aptitude for troubleshooting systems.

Responsibilities

• Inspect electrical, sprinkler or suppression life safety product lines during routine inspections.
• Work with low voltage wiring and related devices for operation of low voltage equipment.
• Complete Service Acknowledgements with proper coding using laptops or hard copy.
• Follow and maintain a highly structured inspection schedule.
• Input, retrieve and archive inspection documents via laptop or mobile device.
• Make minor repairs and programming changes to systems being inspected.
• Provide technical training to less senior inspectors and trainees.

Skills

Low voltage electrical systems

Fire and Life Safety systems

Troubleshooting

Driver's license

Education

Fire Alarm License (FAL)

Tools

Hand tools

Multimeter usage

Blueprints & diagrams reading

Job description

About us

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education. For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

What you will do

• Inspectors are responsible for conducting routine inspections, testing, service, and preventative maintenance on Electrical, Sprinkler or Suppression life safety product lines as well as similar competitive manufacturers’ product lines.
• Work with low voltage wiring and associated devices for the operation of low voltage equipment.
• Complete Service Acknowledgements with proper coding through communication devices such as laptop computers and/or hard copy.
• Follow and maintain a highly structured inspection schedule.
• Input, retrieve and archive inspection documents via laptop computer.
• Complete assigned inspections on time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

How you will do it

• Work with low voltage wiring and associated devices for the operation of low voltage equipment.
• Complete Service Acknowledgements with proper coding through communication devices such as laptop computers and/or hard copy.
• Follow and maintain a highly structured inspection schedule.
• Input, retrieve and archive inspection documents via mobile device.
• Make minor repairs and programming changes to systems being inspected.
• Provide technical training to less senior inspectors and trainees.
• Complete assigned inspections on time.

What we look for

Required

• 3-4 years of documented experience in low voltage electrical systems and Fire and /or Life Safety Systems experience required.
• Fire Alarm License (FAL) is required.
• Participate in emergency and on call rotation.
• Demonstrates an aptitude for troubleshooting systems.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Capable of performing physical labor to include carrying and moving equipment and tools up to 50-70 lbs.
• Able to work in unusual and sometimes difficult position such as climbing ladders, scaffolding and high lift equipment up to 40 feet, working within ducts, crawl spaces, above ceilings, etc.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends to meet customer requirements.
• Self-starter that can work with supervision.
• Ability to adhere to, implement, and follow safety guidelines and procedures at all times.
• Strong organizational skills, positive attitude, and an ability to learn quickly.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and driving record that meets company requirements.

Preferred

• NICET Certification.
• Experience with hand tools and multi-meter usage.
• Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, programs schematics and operational/product manuals.

Hiring details

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $23-33 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)

• competitive benefits package.

To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers.

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