Fire Alarm Systems Specialist

Prime Partners; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Partners is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Systems Specialist to support programming, commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and servicing of commercial fire alarm and life-safety systems in the Phoenix area. The ideal candidate has hands-on EST3/EST4 programming experience and can work with customers, installation teams, and subcontractors.

The role requires 3+ years of fire alarm experience, strong electrical reading skills, and the ability to travel locally 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.

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

Fire alarm systems

EST3 programming

EST4 programming

Customer communication

Education

High school diploma / GED or equivalent technical experience

Tools

Multimeters

Tone generators

Battery testers

Electrical schematics reading

Job description

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

Key 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.

Required 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• NICET Fire Alarm certification or equivalent.
• Experience with additional fire alarm platforms such as Notifier, Fire-Lite, Bosch, Simplex, or Silent Knight.
• Knowledge of NFPA 72, NFPA 70, NFPA 101, NFPA 25, and IBC.
• Technical degree in electronics, electrical systems, fire protection, or a related field.

Physical / Field Requirements

• Ability to work in commercial and industrial environments.
• Ability to climb, stand, walk, bend, crawl, and work from ladders or lifts.
• Ability to work at elevated locations when required.
• Willingness to travel locally to customer and project sites.

Ideal Candidate: Fire Alarm Technician, Fire Alarm Programmer, Fire Alarm Systems Specialist, or Systems Technician with strong EST3/EST4 programming and commissioning experience.