Fire Alarm Systems Technician – Field Install & Start-up

Siemens; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 49,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Job summary

Siemens is seeking a Fire Alarm Technician to install, program, start-up, and commission state-of-the-art fire alarm equipment, including mass notification and detectors. The role requires travel up to 75% within the SE US, with onboarding and ongoing training to obtain NICET Fire Alarm Certification Level I within 12 months.

You will engage with customers, perform operational testing, prepare as-built documentation, and coordinate with trades while adhering to safety policies.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience installing or maintaining commercial fire alarm systems.
• Must obtain NICET Fire Alarm Certification Level I within 12 months.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• Valid driver's license with limited violations; able to participate in Siemens' fleet vehicle program.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Operational Testing, Verification, and Acceptance: run routine reports to review system operation, conduct final inspections and testing, and support customer acceptance and the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
• Assist in customer training on system operations and provide necessary plans and fire safety system documents for as-built drawings; identify code and non-conformance issues and make recommendations for system installation.
• Conduct project site communication and coordination by supporting scheduling trade contractors to coordinate start-up services and adhere to local, corporate, and OSHA safety policies and procedures

Job description

Siemens is seeking a Fire Alarm Technician to install, program, start-up, and commission state-of-the-art fire alarm equipment, including mass notification and detectors. The role requires travel up to 75% within the SE US, with onboarding and ongoing training to obtain NICET Fire Alarm Certification Level I within 12 months.

You will engage with customers, perform operational testing, prepare as-built documentation, and coordinate with trades while adhering to safety policies.