Fire Alarm Systems Technician
About The Position
The Fire Alarm Systems Technician supports Siemens’ Raleigh, North Carolina branch and customers throughout the greater Raleigh area. The role involves installing, programming, starting up, and commissioning fire alarm equipment, including fire safety and mass notification systems, detectors, and field peripherals. Technicians interact regularly with customers and help protect buildings and occupants by ensuring fire alarm systems operate properly. The position also supports operational testing, verification, final inspections, and customer and Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) acceptance. The technician assists with customer training, prepares plans and fire safety system documentation for as-built drawings, identifies code and non-conformance issues, and recommends installation improvements. The role includes project-site communication and coordination, including coordinating trade contractors’ schedules for start-up services and following applicable local, corporate, and OSHA safety policies and procedures.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience installing and/or maintaining commercial fire alarm systems.
- Ability and willingness to differentiate wire types and colors; use hand tools, a laptop, email, a smartphone, and a tablet; and carry and move equipment and tools weighing up to 75 pounds unassisted.
- Must have or obtain NICET Fire Alarm Certification Level II within 12 months.
- Must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver's license with limited violations; must meet eligibility requirements for Siemens' fleet vehicle program.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States continually and permanently without company sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or state-recognized GED; an associate degree in electronics or a related field is also noted.
- At least 3 years of experience installing and/or maintaining commercial fire alarm systems.
- Ability to read and understand design and construction documents.
Responsibilities
- Install, program, start up, and commission fire alarm equipment, including fire safety and mass notification systems, detectors, and field peripherals.
- 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.
- Communicate and coordinate at project sites, including supporting the scheduling of trade contractors for start-up services.
- Adhere to local, corporate, and OSHA safety policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits; details are available at the benefits website provided in the posting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
