Fire Alarm Technician

Siemens•Albuquerque, NM

10d•$50,670 - $86,864•Onsite

About The Position

The Fire Alarm Technician supports Siemens’ Albuquerque, New Mexico branch and customers throughout the greater Albuquerque area. The role installs, programs, starts up, and commissions fire alarm equipment, including fire safety systems, mass notification systems, detectors, and field peripherals. Technicians interact regularly with customers and help keep buildings and occupants safe. The position involves testing and verifying system operation, completing final inspections, supporting customer acceptance and the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), and assisting with customer training. The technician also provides system plans and fire safety documentation for as-built drawings, identifies code or non-conformance issues, and recommends installation actions. Project-site communication and coordination includes helping schedule trade contractors for start-up services and following local, corporate, and OSHA safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience installing and/or maintaining commercial fire alarm systems.
Willingness and ability to differentiate types and colors of wire.
Ability to use hand tools, a laptop, email, a smartphone, and a tablet.
Ability to 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 to participate in Siemens' fleet vehicle program.
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.
Associate degree in electronics or a related field.
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, mass notification, detectors, and field peripherals.
Run routine reports to review system operation and participate in operational testing, verification, and acceptance.
Conduct final inspections and testing, and support customer acceptance and the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
Assist with customer training on system operations.
Provide necessary plans and fire safety system documents for as-built drawings.
Identify code and non-conformance issues and make recommendations for system installation.
Support project-site communication and coordination, including scheduling trade contractors for start-up services.
Adhere to local, corporate, and OSHA safety policies and procedures.