Fire Alarm/Low Voltage Installer

Sciens Building Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k) matching

Short/Long-term disability

Health plans (medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Career development

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sciens Building Solutions is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm/Low Voltage Installer to join our team in Houston, TX. You will perform routine installation and checkout on a variety of systems, using codes, company procedures, and engineering drawings to ensure customer satisfaction with the installation.

Responsibilities include installing fire alarm, voice/data, and security systems, assembling 3-phase power systems, running conduit, and maintaining as-built drawings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 to 3 years' experience as a Fire Alarm/LV Installer.
• Solid working knowledge of commercial electrical systems.
• Able to read blueprints, technical drawings, and diagrams and follow specifications.
• Experience in termination of field devices.
• State and locally required minimum certifications.
• Intermediate knowledge of NFPA 70 and NFPA 72 installation requirements.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to work independently with some supervision.
• Good 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.
• Valid driver's license & reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Install fire alarm, voice/data, and security.
• Install commercial & industrial 3-phase electrical power systems.
• Install all types of electrical conduit.
• Troubleshoot circuit opens, shorts, or ground conditions.
• Install and run wires, wire devices, fish walls, and doors.
• Complete paperwork, including but not limited to timesheets, expense reports, and on-site documentation. Keeps as-built drawings current.
• Comply with standards and procedures of industry and Sciens safety programs/policies.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

THE POSITION IN A NUTSHELL

Sciens Building Solutions is seeking an experienced, reliable, and highly skilled Fire Alarm/Low Voltage Installer to join our growing team of professionals. The installer will perform routine installation and checkout on a variety of systems utilizing codes, company procedures, engineering drawings, and personnel analysis. Develops a positive interface with the customer to ensure confidence and satisfaction with the system installation.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING (and doing well!)

• Install fire alarm, voice/data, and security.
• Install commercial & industrial 3-phase electrical power systems.
• Install all types of electrical conduit.
• Troubleshoot circuit opens, shorts, or ground conditions.
• Install and run wires, wire devices, fish walls, and doors.
• Complete paperwork, including but not limited to timesheets, expense reports, and on-site documentation. Keeps as-built drawings current.
• Comply with standards and procedures of industry and Sciens safety programs/policies.

What We Like About You

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 to 3 years' experience as a Fire Alarm/LV Installer.
• Solid working knowledge of commercial electrical systems.
• Able to read blueprints, technical drawings, and diagrams and follow specifications.
• Experience in termination of field devices.
• State and locally required minimum certifications.
• Intermediate knowledge of NFPA 70 and NFPA 72 installation requirements.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to work independently with some supervision.
• Good 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.
• Valid driver's license & reliable transportation.

What We Have To Offer

• Competitive salary based on qualifications.
• Paid time off plan and holidays.
• 401(k) matching.
• Short term and long-term disability.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans with options.
• Life insurance.
• Professional career development opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.