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 fire safety systems and ensures their optimal performance by loading software programs and implementing modifications. Systems may include fire safety, mass notification, detectors, and field peripherals. The technician works with other trades to support successful project completion and provides on-the-job mentoring and training to less experienced technicians. The technician participates in operational testing, verification, and acceptance activities, including routine system reports, final inspections and testing, customer acceptance, and coordination with the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). The role also assists with customer training and prepares plans and fire safety system documentation for as-built drawings. The technician identifies code and non-conformance issues and recommends installation changes. They may also help schedule trade contractors for start-up services and follow local, corporate, and OSHA safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience installing and/or maintaining commercial fire alarm systems for the mid-level designation, or at least 3 years for the senior-level designation.
Be able to differentiate types and colors of wire; use hand tools, a laptop, email, a smartphone, and a tablet; and carry and move equipment and tools weighing up to 75 pounds unassisted.
Be at least 18 years of age and hold a valid driver’s license with limited violations; meet eligibility requirements for Siemens’ fleet vehicle program.
Be 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 and ensure optimal system performance by loading software programs and implementing necessary modifications.
Work with various trades to support seamless project completion and meet customer expectations.
Provide on-the-job training and mentorship to less experienced technicians.
Run routine reports to review system operation; conduct final inspections and testing; and support customer acceptance and the AHJ.
Assist with customer training on system operations and 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, as needed.
Follow local, corporate, and OSHA safety policies and procedures.