Fire Alarm Technician

Port of Seattle•Seattle, WA

30d

About The Position

As a Fire Alarm Technician in the Fire Department, you will inspect, test, repair, program, and maintain the fire and fire sprinkler monitoring and signaling systems used to ensure fire safety at SEA Airport. You will perform weekly, monthly, and semi-annual and annual maintenance and inspections on all fire-related systems and equipment. You will identify systems, or system components, to inspect and test examine and inspect system installations. You will test circuits, test the operation of signaling units, test the transmission of signals, and test the equipment receiving the signals. You will troubleshoot system issues to identify components that need repair or replacement. You will replace defective parts and/or wiring. Repair equipment as needed. You will program, maintain 911 Dispatch alarm response information/database and server equipment. You will recommend new system components, or modification of existing systems or equipment. You will assist with installation of new equipment as needed. Pull wires and cables and connect to devices for system maintenance and expansion. You will update and modify documentation to reflect system changes and new installations. You will generate reports and maintain documentation of tests, inspections, and repair activities. You will present accurate and reliable information regarding system status and provide system update recommendations as identified. You will organize data and document work through the work order system. You will maintain spare components and parts inventory. You will also order new parts as necessary. You will escort, oversee and disable fire systems for vendors. You will also educate vendors on how to work around systems without impacting operations.

Requirements

Experienced – You have three (3) years of experience working with computerized fire alarm and sprinkler systems.
Educated – You possess a High School Diploma or equivalent.
Certifications - Washington State EL06 (Limited Energy/Low Voltage) Electrician License or General Journeyman ELO1 Electrician License and a National Institute Certifying Engineering Technologies (“NICET”) Level II or higher or ESA/NTS Certified Fire Alarm Technician (CFAT) Level II Fire in fire alarms.
Committed to Equity – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.
Technical – You possess the skills to administer and troubleshoot complex alarm systems. You also possess fundamental knowledge of computer communication protocols to include RS-232, RS-485, and TCP/IP.
Troubleshooting – You are proficient in troubleshooting and problem-solving to manage critical fire alarm system failure responses and recovery efforts.
Communication – You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills while interacting with airport personnel and the public.

Nice To Haves

Desired – We hope you have Programmable logic controller (PLC) programming and/or Boolean logic programming experience.

Responsibilities

Inspect, test, repair, program, and maintain fire and fire sprinkler monitoring and signaling systems.
Perform weekly, monthly, semi-annual, and annual maintenance and inspections on fire-related systems and equipment.
Identify systems or components to inspect and test, and examine system installations.
Test circuits, signaling units, signal transmission, and equipment receiving signals.
Troubleshoot system issues to identify components for repair or replacement.
Replace defective parts and/or wiring and repair equipment as needed.
Program and maintain 911 Dispatch alarm response information/database and server equipment.
Recommend new system components or modifications to existing systems or equipment.
Assist with the installation of new equipment, including pulling wires and cables.
Update and modify documentation to reflect system changes and new installations.
Generate reports and maintain documentation of tests, inspections, and repair activities.
Present accurate information regarding system status and provide system update recommendations.
Organize data and document work through the work order system.
Maintain spare components and parts inventory and order new parts as necessary.
Escort, oversee, and disable fire systems for vendors and educate them on working around systems without impacting operations.