Sen Fire Service Tech
On-site · Novi, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Senior Fire Service Tech at Sciens Building Solutions responsible for troubleshooting and repairing life-safety fire alarm systems (conventional, addressable, voice, smoke control, and networked solutions), programming advanced system platforms, and providing on-site guidance to technicians and customers. Responsibilities include diagnosing faults with tools, ensuring reliable detection and alarm coverage, managing repair reports per NFPA, coordinating vehicle inventory and tools, supervising and training junior staff, making on-site installation decisions for audible/visual notification, determining optimal detector placement, scheduling repairs and ensuring cost-effective progress, interpreting smoke report sequences, offering technical end-user support, and demonstrating equipment operation while complying with industry standards and company policies. Preferred capabilities include strong communication, project and people management, OSHA safety compliance, and the ability to travel as needed.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Five (5) years of experience in a repair or systems technician role within the fire-life safety industry
- Knowledge of current fire alarm systems, including smoke control, graphic user interfaces, and networked solutions
- Demonstratable mastery of fire alarm circuit integrity and how to troubleshoot for circuit opens, shorts, and/or ground conditions
- Independent ability to program multiple manufacturer's advanced system product platform(s)/graphical systems
- Ability to read and understand a smoke report sequence of operations and verify system operation based on that sequence
- Knowledge of NFPA 72 code requirements
- Advanced knowledge of Article 760 of NFPA 70 (electrical code) for the installation of fire systems and circuiting
- Advanced knowledge of Section 907 of the International Fire Code or state-adopted fire code
- Advanced knowledge of Section 909 of the International Building Code or state-adopted building code
- Knowledgeable of state, federal, and other regulatory requirements for testing of fire alarm systems
- NICET level II
- Ability to demonstrate proper operation of equipment and control units to customers and explain how it is to be used, and how to respond to any systems signals
- Ability to read fire system design drawings
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and with a sense of urgency
- Knowledge of OSHA safety standards and able to obtain OSHA 10 certifications
- Customer-focused; skilled in project and people management
- Proficient in issue resolution
- Be physically fit to perform the demanding work of the trade, including frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds, maximum occasional lifting up to 50 pounds; able to work from heights and climb ladders; standing and walking for most of the workday
- Ability to travel occasionally overnight as needed
- Valid driver’s license & reliable transportation
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