Fire Alarm Technician

About the position

CEC is a great place to accelerate your career. Here are just some of the things we offer: Advancement opportunity- Our systems technicians often go on to become, master technicians, and engineers. Professional growth- We believe in investing in our employees so they can take exceptional care of our clients. We also offer a lucrative bonus program tied to continuous learning and training. Employee focused- We prioritize work/life balance and offer competitive compensation, health benefits, and paid time off so you can put family first.

Responsibilities

• Lead the physical installation of communications systems on all assigned projects.
• Review all information with key personnel to address questions and unknowns as required.
• Evaluate potential problems, impact, and solutions. Coordinate resources, site access, PPE requirements and equipment needed with Project Manager as required.
• Review system functionality, schedule, and plan with customer. Oversee site walk-throughs to verify locations and identify safety hazards.
• Verify understanding of the project plan and review all project milestones. Oversee site walk-throughs to verify locations and identify safety hazards when possible.
• Lead and follow daily work project plan including safe work practices and requirements.
• Perform consistent site evaluations, safety inspections and quality assurances to ensure project plan compliance.
• Communicate changes in the SOW to assigned Project Lead/Project Manager and adapt project plan as needed.
• Inspect project installation and implementation to CEC quality standards, correct discrepancies, mentor responsible parties and report reoccurrences when necessary.
• Create project punch list, perform system testing, coordinate customer training, and finalize documentation completion.
• Perform basic programming, configuration and connect physical system to network as assigned.
• Assist with the onsite training and mentoring of less experienced team members.
• Perform customer walk-throughs when possible. Submit documentation, obtain customer sign off and verify completion for project fulfillment on all assigned projects.
• Provide input to Project Manager on project management processes, procedures, tools, and best practice improvement.
• Give recommendations to Sales and Engineering on improvement areas and project successes.
• Support Service ticket completion as assigned and provide support to CEC's 24/7 On Call rotation.
• Other Duties as Assigned.

Requirements

• 5+ years of technology experience within CEC or similar company.
• 1+ years of leadership experience within CEC or similar company.
• 3 safety related certifications (preferred).
• 2 Industry certifications (i.e., NICET, Bicsi, CTS, etc.) (preferred).
• Industry certifications and trainings can/will be obtained during the first year of employment to meet the minimum qualifications when applicable.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong communication skills and general construction or mechanical knowledge.
• Knowledge of communications systems, including audio, video, security, fire alarm, wireless, and data networks.
• PC proficiency (Windows environment) and working knowledge of Excel is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Health benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Lucrative bonus program tied to continuous learning and training.