Fire Alarm Technician: Programming & Commissioning

Electronic Security Solutions; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance

Company cell phone, laptop, and driver

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sciens Building Solutions is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Systems Technician to program, commission, and troubleshoot fire alarm solutions. This role collaborates with our sales and project teams and with clients to ensure sound design and seamless installation and commissioning of systems.

You will review layouts, produce field surveys, program and commission systems, generate NFPA-compliant reports, troubleshoot issues, and deliver projects on schedule and within budget.

Qualifications

• Two to five years of experience as a technician in the fire-life safety industry.
• Ability to program and commission mid-range fire alarm systems independently.
• Ability to terminate fire alarm control units and field equipment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate and coordinate with onsite contractors.
• Ability to read fire system design drawings.
• Knowledge of NFPA 72 and applicable codes.
• OSHA 10 certification or ability to obtain.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Review system layouts and coordinate with engineering, project management, and sales for project success.
• Produce field surveys and daily project logs of activity.
• Program and commission complex fire alarm systems leading to AHJ acceptance.
• Produce commissioning and inspection reports in accordance with NFPA.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and provide effective resolutions.
• Deliver projects on schedule and within budgets.
• Program systems via laptop computers.
• Support inventory oversight and vehicle inventory.
• Guide and assist other technicians.
• Assist in managing job scheduling and progress with focus on quality.
• Demonstrate proper operation of equipment to customers and explain usage of signals.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Program & commission fire alarms

Coordination with teams

On-site travel

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NICET I certification

OSHA 10 certification

NFPA codes knowledge

Job description

Sciens Building Solutions is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Systems Technician to program, commission, and troubleshoot fire alarm solutions. This role collaborates with our sales and project teams and with clients to ensure sound design and seamless installation and commissioning of systems.

You will review layouts, produce field surveys, program and commission systems, generate NFPA-compliant reports, troubleshoot issues, and deliver projects on schedule and within budget.