Fire Alarm Technician

Communications Engineering Company (CEC); Madison (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advancement opportunity

Professional growth programs

Competitive compensation and health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading communications systems firm in Madison, Wisconsin is seeking an experienced Systems Specialist to lead the installation of communication systems. Responsibilities include coordinating project teams, ensuring safety and quality standards, and conducting project reviews. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of technology experience and strong communication skills. CEC offers opportunities for advancement, a focus on professional growth, and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of technology experience in related field.
• At least 1 year in a leadership position.
• Preferred safety related certifications.
• Ability to obtain industry certifications within the first year.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation of communication systems on projects.
• Coordinate with project teams to meet safety and quality standards.
• Review project information with key personnel.
• Participate in project planning and kick-off meetings.
• Perform quality assurance inspections and inspections.

Skills

Strong communication skills

General construction or mechanical knowledge

Knowledge of communications systems

PC proficiency in Windows

Education

5+ years of technology experience

1+ years of leadership experience

3 safety related certifications (preferred)

2 Industry certifications

Job description

CEC is a great place to accelerate your career. Here are just some of the things we offer:

• Advancement opportunity - Our systems technicians often go on to become, master technicians, and engineers.
• Professional growth - We believe in investing in our employees so they can take exceptional care of our clients. We also offer a lucrative bonus program tied to continuous learning and training.
• Employee focused - We prioritize work/life balance and offer competitive compensation, health benefits, and paid time off so you can put family first.

OBJECTIVE

Lead the physical installation of communications systems on all assigned projects. Work alongside the project team to ensure safety and quality objectives are met by adhering to industry codes, standards, and best practices.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Include, but are not limited to the following:

• Project Information Review: Reviews all information with key personnel to address questions and unknowns as required.
• Project Planning: Evaluate potential problems, impact, and solutions. Coordinate resources, site access, PPE requirements and equipment needed with Project Manager as required.
• Project Review with Customer: Review system functionality, schedule, and plan with customer. Oversee site walk-throughs to verify locations and identify safety hazards.
• Project Kick-Off Meeting: Verify understanding of the project plan and review all project milestones. Oversee site walk-throughs to verify locations and identify safety hazards when possible.
• Executing Project Plan:
  • Lead and follow daily work project plan including safe work practices and requirements.
  • Perform consistent site evaluations, safety inspections and quality assurances to ensure project plan compliance.
  • Communicate changes in the SOW to assigned Project Lead/Project Manager and adapt project plan as needed.
  • Inspect project installation and implementation to CEC quality standards, correct discrepancies, mentor responsible parties and report reoccurrences when necessary.
  • Create project punch list, perform system testing, coordinate customer training, and finalize documentation completion.
  • Perform basic programming, configuration and connect physical system to network as assigned.
  • Assists with the onsite training and mentoring of less experienced team members.
• Closing the Project: Perform customer walk-throughs when possible. Submit documentation, obtain customer sign off and verify completion for project fulfillment on all assigned projects.
• Post Project Meetings: Provide input to Project Manager on project management processes, procedures, tools, and best practice improvement. Give recommendations to Sales and Engineering on improvement areas and project successes.
• Service: Responsible to support Service ticket completion as assigned and provide support to CEC's 24/7 On Call rotation.
• This is a safety sensitive position.
• Other Duties as Assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Systems Specialist leads project team while they are working on assigned projects.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of technology experience within CEC or similar company.
• 1+ years of leadership experience within CEC or similar company
• 3 safety related certifications (preferred)
• 2 Industry certifications
  • Industry certifications and trainings can/will be obtained during the first year of employment to meet the minimum qualifications when applicable.

OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Must have strong communication skills and general construction or mechanical knowledge.
• Knowledge of communications systems, including audio, video, security, fire alarm, wireless, and data networks.
• PC proficiency (Windows environment) and working knowledge of Excel is preferred.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Problem solving, creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
• The duties of this job require the employee to effectively speak and understand English language communications.
• The employee is required to stand, walk, climb, sit and use hands and fingers.
• Lifting of objects is required, up to 50lbs.
• Reaching, grasping, and carrying activities are also required.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Although most work is performed inside, occasional outside activities are subject to seasonal temperature fluctuations.

"Physical, Mental and Environmental Requirements" describe those functions considered to be essential to the performance of the job. All requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Communications Engineering Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to achieving and maintaining a diverse workforce. Qualified females, minorities, veterans, and disabled individuals are encouraged to apply