Position Description:
The Fire Alarm Technical Specialist 3 manages all aspects of fire detection and alarm projects, including design, fabrication, pretesting, installation, and commissioning.
The Fire Alarm Technical Specialist 3 provides code-compliant deliverables and detailed shop drawings to ensure the design intent is met during construction as well as fulfills Quality Control function onsite.
Position Responsibilities:
· Design of Fire Alarm & Detection, Supervising Station and Mass Notification Systems
· Provide a Building and Life safety code compliant set of deliverables, including shop drawings and calculations to achieve the intent of design in construction.
· Proficient in navigating the IBC International Building Code, NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, and NFPA 70 National Electrical Code.
· Performs programming and troubleshooting of fire detection and alarm systems.
· Provide training on the operations and maintenance of the system and produce close-out documentation.
· Support the day-to-day operations of a project or sub-section of a project.
· Performs site surveys and produces survey reports.
· Produces takeoff sheets, bill of materials, and contributes to project proposals.
· Maintain organized and detailed project records.
· Creates a task-oriented schedule and maintains a baseline.
· Identify, document, and resolve issues.
· Lead lessons learned meetings.
· Support project-closeout including punch list creation, management, and closure.
· Maintain as-builts as work is completed.
Education & Technical Experience Required:
· HS Diploma and 12+ years of experience in Fire Alarm System design and review of Fire Protection plans.
· Associates Degree and 8 + years of experience within Fire Protection, or Fire Alarm construction projects.
· Bachelor’s degree and 5 + years of industry related experience
· Minimum of 2+ years of experience in the design and review of Fire Protection.
· Experience in developing plans and specifications for a wide variety of Fire Alarm.
· Intimate knowledge of NFPA and building codes; experience with working with plan reviewers & AHJs
· General life safety design knowledge along with programming and commissioning of Fire Alarm systems; experience with Notifier & VESDA is a plus.
· Fluent in ACAD / Revit or other design tools.
· Performs complete system layout in accordance with code, battery calculations and develop sequence of operations / scripts for complete FA systems; and
· Prior hands-on field experience.
· Strong knowledge of Siemens fire alarm systems and programming
· Ability to pass NICET 3 exam in 180 days of employment, if not already obtained.
Preferred Experience:
· Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Fire Protection Engineering
· NICET 3
Abilities:
· Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
· Sitting for extended periods of time
· Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction
· Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard
· Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
· Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
· Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
· Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
· Identify and understand the speech of another person
Applicants for this position may be required to obtain or provide proof of flu shots or of other vaccinations depending on customer requirements and nature of the position or demonstrate a valid basis for exception.
EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled
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