Fire Alarm Systems Technician - Mid - Senior Level
Job Description
Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first.
Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways.
Our Smart Buildings help to create efficient, safe, adaptable, and responsible environments. Our aim isn’t just about improving buildings; it’s about creating perfect places that improve people’s lives.
Fire Alarm Technicians play a crucial role in commissioning fire safety systems and ensuring their optimal performance. This includes loading software programs and implementing necessary modifications to guarantee functionality. Our systems encompass a wide range of components, such as fire safety, mass notification, detectors, and field peripherals. You will interface with various trades to ensure the seamless completion of projects that go above and beyond customers' expectations.In addition to your primary responsibilities, you will also act as a mentor, providing on-the-job training to less experienced technicians, fostering a culture of growth and knowledge-sharing within our team.
You’ll benefit from:
- Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here.
- The pay range for this position is $56,000 - $96,000. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.
Responsibilities
As a Fire Alarm Technician, you will:
- 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). You will assist in customer training on system operations and provide necessary plans and fire safety system documents for as-built drawings. Identifying code and non-conformance issues and making recommendations for system installation will be crucial. - Conduct Project Site Communication and Coordination:
You may support scheduling trade contractors to coordinate start-up services and adhere to local, corporate, and OSHA safety policies and procedures.
Job Requirements
You will make an impact with these qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in the installation and/or maintenance of commercial fire alarm systems.
- Must be willing and able to differentiate types/colors of wire; use hand tools, laptop, email, smartphone, and tablet; carry and move equipment and tools weighing up to 75 pounds unassisted.
- Must obtain NICET Fire Alarm Certification Level 3 within 12 months.
- Must be 18 years of age and possess a valid driver's license with limited violations.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications:
- High school diploma or state-recognized GED;
Associate degree in electronics or related field preferred. - 5+ years’ experience in the installation and/or maintenance of commercial fire alarm systems.
- Ability to read/understand design and construction documents.
