Fire Alarm and Detection Systems Technician

The right individual must have the ability to interact with international clients/customers, act professional in representing the company, works with minimal supervision, excellent time management to meet client demands.  This is a great opportunity to join a unique industrial service department and learn more about global compliance and regulatory standards.  Potential for this position to become permanent.

Summary:

Maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, installs and inspects smoke and fire suppression systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Installs, repairs, and inspects smoke and fire suppressions systems; inspects tests, and repairs
• fire alarm wiring, fire alarm panels and peripheral equipment. Identifies hazards, defects, and the
• need for adjustment or repair.
• Inspects, repair or replace smoke/heat detectors and sprinkler heads; repair and test dry/wet
• system, tests fire alarm systems using appropriate diagnostic programs and equipment.
• Performs tests on fire pumps and standpipe systems.
• Ensures that work is in accordance with relevant codes.
• Performs other general building maintenance as assigned
• Ensure follow-up by passing leads to your Manager with calls

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in installation, maintenance, and repair of fire and smoke suppression systems and equipment.
• Knowledge of applicable building codes, regulations or ordinances.
• Ability to operate drills, conduit benders, drill presses, cable pullers, meters (volt, OHM, AMP, Meg), hand drills, hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to work in safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Ability to use diagnostic program and other applicable diagnostic software and equipment.
• Ability to perform truetest smoke detector sensitivity procedure.
• Ability to perform routine maintenance on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or post-secondary certificate, completion of University associate's degree/degree program, completion of technician certification in electrical, safety or fire, or any acceptable combination of education and related experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of direct work experience in an industrial or commercial environment.
• Strong problem identification and objection resolution skills.
• Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with customers.
• Exceptional verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent listening skills, strong written communication skills.
• Self motivated, with high energy and an engaging level of enthusiasm.
• Able to perform basic calculations and mathematical figures.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• High level of integrity and work ethic.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and/or passport.
• Frequent travel is required, often up to several hours of driving per day.
• Standing, walking, driving, climbing/ladders, squatting/kneeling, reaching, grasping, pushing/pulling, twisting/bending, lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs multiple times per shift, fingering, talking, hearing, and seeing.
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals
• Overtime hours as required.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.  Please submit your cover letter and resume by November 30, 2017 to [email protected]