Fire Alarm Technician

Total Safety • Pasadena, TX

70d

About The Position

Total Safety is looking for a Fire Alarm Technician to join their safety conscious team! The Fire Alarm Technician tests all newly installed fire alarms and sometimes performs regular inspections to ensure that systems and equipment continue to work according to their specifications. They must test all basic alarm panel functions to make sure that every offered feature is functional. This part of their job requires proficiency in the use of test equipment such as multi-meters and digital analyzers. Total Safety is the world's premier provider of integrated safety and compliance services and the products necessary to support them, including gas detection, respiratory protection, safety training, fire protection, compliance and inspection, industrial hygiene, onsite emergency medical treatment/paramedics, communications systems, engineered systems design, and materials management. Our Core Values are People, Safety & Wellbeing, Accountability, Responsibility, Empowerment, Honesty, Transparency, and Integrity.

Requirements

• Must have Fire Alarm License (TX State FAL)
• Previous fire alarm experience
• Has worked for a Fire Protection Company
• High School diploma or GED and at least two (2) years of field experience in fire protection, petrochemical, oil refinery or related industry.
• Associate degree in science or technical area strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs shop service and/or field inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of fire equipment which may include customer portable and fixed fire extinguisher systems and components, lifesaving and navigation aid equipment, fixed breathing air systems, fire detection and alarm system components, fixed gas detection systems components and foam, dry chemical, gaseous fire suppression systems and components and water-based fire protection equipment.
• Consistently demonstrates the ability to operate assigned equipment meeting or exceeding service and quality targets.
• Ability to operate and maintain, reassemble, and test electronic safety equipment in accordance with manufacturers' specifications.
• Responsible for full installation of fire alarms and other assigned security devices, traveling to customer locations, thoroughly installing devices, and programming all fire alarm panels.
• Instructs the customer on proper device use and maintenance measures after installation.
• Responds to maintenance calls, troubleshooting devices and using device manuals to repair non-functioning fire alarms and restore them to original functionality or replace them if necessary.
• Educates customers on preventative care and regular maintenance to prevent system malfunctions.
• Knowledgeable about all fire safety codes and regulations, ensuring that the devices installed meet all local and federal laws and building codes.
• Prepares service reports at each service location, completing all necessary paperwork with client, recording all work performed, materials used, and any problems encountered.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED