Fire Alarm Inspector

Impact Fire•Austin, TX

About The Position

We are seeking a self-motivated, customer service-oriented Inspector with experience in fire alarm systems. The ideal candidate is organized, professional, and a good communicator who can establish rapport and build positive relationships with customers. The position is located out of the company’s Austin, Texas office. The Inspector conducts routine inspections, testing, servicing, and preventive maintenance on electrical, mechanical, fire suppression, fire detection, and life safety product lines, including similar products from competing manufacturers. The role works with low-voltage wiring and associated devices, follows a structured inspection schedule, documents inspections using a tablet, completes assigned inspections on time, makes minor repairs and programming changes with minimal supervision, and provides technical training to less senior inspectors and trainees. Occasional local, regional, and overnight travel is required.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of fire alarm servicing and/or inspection experience.
Active licensing and certification required by National, Texas, and local codes for the Inspector’s level.
Experience in low-voltage electrical systems.
Experience with fire and/or life safety systems.
Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, program schematics, and operational/product manuals.
Experience using hand tools and a multimeter.
Aptitude for troubleshooting systems and performing necessary repairs.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Proficiency using PCs, including working knowledge of MS Excel and Word, as well as iPhone/iPad apps.
Strong working knowledge of NFPA codes.
Strong organizational skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to learn quickly.
Strong customer service skills.
Professionalism and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

Conduct routine inspections, testing, servicing, and preventive maintenance on electrical, mechanical, fire suppression, fire detection, and life safety product lines, including similar competitive manufacturers’ products.
Work with low-voltage wiring and associated devices for the operation of low-voltage equipment.
Complete Service Acknowledgements with proper coding through communication devices such as a tablet.
Follow and maintain a highly structured inspection schedule.
Input, retrieve, and archive inspection documents via tablet.
Make minor repairs and programming changes with minimal supervision.
Provide technical training to less senior inspectors and trainees.
Complete assigned inspections on time.
Provide a high level of customer service.
Travel locally, regionally, and overnight occasionally.