Senior Systems Inspector - Fire Alarm

Siemens•Indianapolis, IN

2d•$46,773 - $80,182•Onsite

About The Position

This role supports Siemens’ Indianapolis, Indiana branch and serves customers throughout the greater Indianapolis area. Fire Inspectors help prevent, detect, and mitigate fires by inspecting, testing, and maintaining fire alarm and fire life safety systems. The position includes minor repairs and visual and functional testing in accordance with national and local standards. The Senior Systems Inspector also mentors entry-level fire alarm inspectors through on-the-job training. The inspector follows structured schedules, documents test results and deficiencies, communicates remedies and pricing to customers, and completes service-ticket documentation at customer sites. The role also includes generating reports using Siemens tools and uploading them to municipal websites, instructing customers on system operation and routine inspections, maintaining vehicle stock and tools, complying with safety policies, and completing required training and certifications. The role may require overtime and work in varied environments, including elevated or confined areas and differing weather and temperature conditions.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience performing inspections, testing, and maintenance of fire alarm and/or fire life safety systems.
Ability and willingness to work in varied environments around mechanical and electrical equipment, including climbing ladders, scaffolds, and high-lift equipment; working in ducts, above ceilings, and in indoor or outdoor conditions, including heat, cold, day, and night.
Ability to use hand tools, a laptop, email, a smartphone, and a tablet; Microsoft proficiency is required.
Ability to carry and move equipment and tools weighing up to 75 pounds unassisted.
Ability to differentiate types and colors of wire.
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 continually and permanently in the United States 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 performing inspections, testing, and maintenance of fire alarm and/or fire life safety systems.
Obtain NICET Fire Alarm Certification Level II within 12 months.
Ability to read and understand design and construction documents.

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled inspections, testing, maintenance, minor service, and deficiency repairs on fire alarm equipment in accordance with NFPA 72 and applicable state and local codes.
Identify deficiencies, explain remedies, review pricing with customers, complete service-ticket documentation before leaving customer sites, and follow up on corrective actions.
Maintain accurate documentation of tests, generate reports using Siemens tools, and upload reports to municipal websites.
Instruct customer personnel on proper system operation and routine inspections, and assist with training.
Mentor and provide on-the-job training to entry-level fire alarm inspectors.
Work overtime when needed and maintain stock, tools, and equipment in vehicles.
Follow local, corporate, and OSHA safety policies and procedures.
Complete required training and certifications within the time requirements for the role.