Fire Alarm Systems Technician

Siemens•Nashville, TN

4h•$50,670 - $100,858•Onsite

About The Position

The Fire Alarm Systems Technician supports Siemens’ Nashville, Tennessee branch and customers throughout the greater Nashville area. The role commissions commercial fire safety systems and helps ensure their optimal performance by loading software programs and implementing modifications. Systems may include fire safety and mass notification systems, detectors, and field peripherals. The technician coordinates with other trades to support successful project completion and mentors less experienced technicians through on-the-job training. The position includes operational testing, verification, and acceptance activities; reviewing routine system reports; performing final inspections and testing; and supporting customer acceptance and the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). The technician assists with customer training and provides plans and fire safety system documents for as-built drawings. They also identify code and non-conformance issues, recommend installation improvements, and may help coordinate trade contractors’ schedules for start-up services while following applicable safety policies.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience installing and/or maintaining commercial fire alarm systems for the mid-level role, or at least 3 years for the senior-level role.
Ability to differentiate types and colors of wire.
Ability to use hand tools, a laptop, email, a smartphone, and a tablet.
Ability to carry and move equipment and tools weighing up to 75 pounds without assistance.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Valid driver’s license with limited violations and eligibility to participate in Siemens’ fleet vehicle program.
Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or state-recognized GED; an associate degree in electronics or a related field is preferred.
At least 5 years of experience installing and/or maintaining commercial fire alarm systems.
Ability to read and understand design and construction documents.
Obtain NICET Fire Alarm Certification Level 3 within 12 months.

Responsibilities

Commission fire safety systems, load software programs, and implement necessary modifications to ensure system functionality.
Interface with other trades to support seamless project completion.
Mentor less experienced technicians and provide on-the-job training.
Run routine reports to review system operation.
Conduct final inspections and testing and support customer acceptance and the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
Assist with customer training on system operations.
Provide plans and fire safety system documents for as-built drawings.
Identify code and non-conformance issues and make recommendations for system installation.
Support scheduling trade contractors to coordinate start-up services.
Follow local, corporate, and OSHA safety policies and procedures.