Fire Alarm Technician

Communications Engineering Company • De Pere, WI

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About The Position

Lead the physical installation of communications systems on assigned projects, working with the project team to meet safety and quality objectives in accordance with industry codes, standards, and best practices. The role includes project planning and coordination, customer communication, installation oversight, system testing and basic programming, documentation, and project closeout. The Systems Specialist leads the project team while working on assigned projects and also supports service tickets and CEC’s 24/7 on-call rotation. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of technology experience with CEC or a similar company.
• At least 1 year of leadership experience with CEC or a similar company.
• Strong communication skills.
• General construction or mechanical knowledge.
• Knowledge of communications systems, including audio, video, security, fire alarm, wireless, and data networks.
• Ability to speak and understand English-language communications.
• Ability to problem-solve, think creatively, exercise sound judgment, and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis.
• Integrity, dependability, a strong sense of urgency, and results orientation.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, sit, and use hands and fingers; lift objects up to 50 pounds; and reach, grasp, and carry.
• Vision abilities including close, distance, and color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Three safety-related certifications.
• PC proficiency in a Windows environment.
• Working knowledge of Excel.

Responsibilities

• Review project information with key personnel and address questions and unknowns.
• Evaluate potential project problems, impacts, and solutions; coordinate resources, site access, PPE requirements, and equipment with the Project Manager as needed.
• Review system functionality, schedule, and plan with the customer.
• Oversee site walk-throughs to verify locations and identify safety hazards.
• Verify understanding of the project plan and review milestones at project kick-off.
• Lead and follow the daily project plan, including safe work practices and requirements.
• Conduct site evaluations, safety inspections, and quality assurance checks to ensure compliance with the project plan.
• Communicate changes in the scope of work to the assigned Project Lead or Project Manager and adapt the project plan as needed.
• Inspect installations and implementation against CEC quality standards, correct discrepancies, mentor responsible parties, and report recurring issues when necessary.
• Create project punch lists, perform system testing, coordinate customer training, and complete documentation.
• Perform basic programming and configuration and connect physical systems to networks as assigned.
• Assist with onsite training and mentoring of less experienced team members.
• Conduct customer walk-throughs when possible, submit documentation, obtain customer sign-off, and verify project completion.
• Provide the Project Manager with feedback on project management processes, procedures, tools, and best practices.
• Recommend improvement areas and share project successes with Sales and Engineering.
• Complete assigned service tickets and support CEC’s 24/7 on-call rotation.

Benefits

• Advancement opportunities, including potential progression to master technician or engineer roles.
• Professional growth and investment in employee learning and training.
• Lucrative bonus program tied to continuous learning and training.
• Work/life balance.
• Competitive compensation.
• Health benefits.
• Paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed