Fire Alarm Systems Technician: Commissioning Pro

Sciens Building Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Short/long term disability

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance

Company cell phone, laptop, and travel

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sciens Building Solutions seeks an experienced Fire Alarm Systems Technician to program, commission, and troubleshoot fire alarm systems. You will collaborate with sales, project teams, and customers to ensure proper design, installation, and final acceptance by the AHJ.

You will review layouts, produce field surveys and commissioning reports, and guide junior technicians while maintaining safety and schedule adherence.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years experience in fire-life safety technician roles.
• NICET I certification or equivalent required.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA standards and fire alarm installation.

Responsibilities

• Review system layouts and coordinate with engineering, project management, and sales.
• Program and commission fire alarm systems to final AHJ acceptance.
• Produce commissioning and inspection reports per NFPA requirements.
• Troubleshoot complex systems and resolve issues quickly.
• Support project scheduling, inventory, and on-site demonstrations.

Skills

Fire alarm programming

Commissioning

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Customer liaison

Education

NICET I certification

NFPA knowledge

Tools

Laptop programming

Field instrumentation

Job description

Sciens Building Solutions seeks an experienced Fire Alarm Systems Technician to program, commission, and troubleshoot fire alarm systems. You will collaborate with sales, project teams, and customers to ensure proper design, installation, and final acceptance by the AHJ.

You will review layouts, produce field surveys and commissioning reports, and guide junior technicians while maintaining safety and schedule adherence.