Senior Fire Alarm Technician

Siemens•Denver, CO

2d•$64,643 - $110,817•Onsite

About The Position

Siemens is hiring a Senior Fire Alarm Technician to support its Lakewood, Colorado branch, serving customers throughout the greater Denver area. The role commissions fire safety systems and helps ensure their optimal performance by loading software programs and making necessary modifications. Systems include fire safety, mass notification, detectors, and field peripherals. The technician coordinates with other trades and helps deliver projects that meet customer expectations. The role also includes mentoring and providing on-the-job training to less experienced technicians. The technician participates in operational testing, verification, and acceptance, including reviewing routine system-operation reports, conducting final inspections and tests, and supporting customer acceptance and the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). The technician assists with customer training and provides plans and fire safety system documents for as-built drawings. Identifying code and non-conformance issues and recommending installation changes are also part of the work. The role may include coordinating trade contractors' schedules for start-up services and following local, corporate, and OSHA safety policies and procedures. This is a permanent, full-time position listed as office/site-only. The posted annual pay range is $64,643–$110,817; the actual wage may vary based on budget and candidate qualifications, experience, and geographic premium.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience installing and/or maintaining commercial fire alarm systems.
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 obtain NICET Fire Alarm Certification Level 3 within 12 months.
Must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver's license with limited violations.
Must meet eligibility requirements for Siemens' fleet vehicle program.
Must be 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; an associate degree in electronics or a related field is preferred.
At least 5 years of experience installing and/or maintaining commercial fire alarm systems.
Ability to read and understand design and construction documents.

Responsibilities

Commission fire safety systems, load software programs, and implement modifications to ensure system functionality.
Work with various trades to coordinate project completion and meet customer expectations.
Mentor and provide on-the-job training to less experienced technicians.
Run routine reports to review system operation.
Conduct final inspections and testing and support customer acceptance and the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
Assist with customer training on system operations.
Provide plans and fire safety system documents for as-built drawings.
Identify code and non-conformance issues and recommend changes to system installation.
Support scheduling trade contractors to coordinate start-up services.
Follow local, corporate, and OSHA safety policies and procedures.