Fire Alarm Technician 2

M.C. Dean, Inc • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence®. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most recognizable mission critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. The company’s capabilities include electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audio visual, and IT systems. M.C. Dean is headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, and employs more than 5,800 professionals who engineer and deploy automated, secure, and resilient power and technology systems; and deliver the management platforms essential for long-term system sustainability. The Fire Alarm Technician 2 provides high quality customer support through on-site service, complex troubleshooting, programming, installation, and maintenance services of various FA Systems under little to no supervision.

Requirements

• HS Diploma/GED required with 5 years of relevant experience or 2 years technology degree and 4 years of relevant experience.
• Work overtime as directed by supervisor.
• Must be willing to work on M.C. Dean, Inc. projects anywhere.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must be able to pass random drug screening.
• Must have valid driver's license, good driving records to operate a MC Dean vehicle as part of this job requirement.
• Must consistently report to work on time, work well with other employees to accomplish a common goal, and maintain a safe work environment.
• Advanced troubleshooting including researching online, system manuals to resolve problems.
• Knowledge of NFPA 72, NEC, Fire Alarm System Theory, OSHA Requirements, and Industry Standards for Fire Alarm systems installation.
• Possess NICET Level II in Inspection and Testing of FA Systems or pass exam within 90 days of employment.
• Possess NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level 3 or 4 highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform testing and inspection of large fire alarm systems per NFPA and local code standards, noting existing and potential deficiencies.
• Perform complete site surveys for potential PM inspections and FA system changes/modifications, prepare corresponding quotations.
• Program and service fire alarm systems of various models.
• Troubleshoot various FA systems including Notifier, Siemens, Edwards, Gamewell, Honeywell, Firelite, etc.
• Perform mid-size FA system upgrades and installation based on provided drawings and submittals.
• Perform pre-testing and final inspections for assigned projects.
• Perform PITCO activities.
• Complete job-related documents including ROC, Test Forms etc.
• Be on rotation to respond to afterhours service calls as scheduled by supervisor.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable codes and standards.
• Perform online research, installation manuals, manufacture manuals to determine materials requirements and installation procedures.
• Provide training to apprentices and crewmembers.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees