Fire Alarm Technician - Energy Storage / Fire Controls

Based out of San Antonio but Travelling Required

Our client is a growing Fire Protection company with 8 offices across the US. From complex builds to fast-paced schedules, they have delivered on projects of every size while building strong, lasting partnerships across the industry. 

While Texas remains their home base, their footprint continues to grow. My clients is licensed in 15 states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah. Wherever they go, their mission stays the same: to make the communities they serve safer.

• Installation of fire alarm systems electronic components mainly related to energy storage projects.  Projects may also include commercial, industrial, and residential.
• Installation, service, and trouble-shooting of fire alarm systems along with all its related equipment
• Travel to multiple sites and coordinate project tasks with client and energy storage team.
• Be a leader: oversee, direct, and delegate appropriate tasks to fulfill project completion deadlines, meet scheduling requirements, and exceed the goals established by the fire alarm manager
• Ensure project results are achieved within financial and productivity budgets
• Accurately complete, execute and process paperwork/electronic or paperless required by the office and corporate management systems
• Conduct/coordinate necessary testing of the system Ensure required certifications are complete
• Instruct and train Helpers, apprentices, or other personnel in the basic process of service, repair and/or system installation
• Coordinate the daily work schedules and direct the daily tasks/productivity of assigned employees
• Maintain inventory on vehicle
• Perform all other duties assigned

• Must have electrical knowledge and/or background
• Ideally, experience of working on Energy Storage projects but also Commercial and Industrial

• A State of Texas Fire Alarm License or NICET Level II Fire Alarm certification is preferred. If the applicant does not possess these it will be a requirement to pass the NICET Level II Fire Alarm System exam and the Texas Fire Marshall’s Office Statues and Rules Exam within the first 6 months of employment.
• Understand fire alarm installation requirements.
• Ability to properly read fire alarm blueprints, submittals, and operation/product manuals. 
• Minimum education of High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Forklift and scissor lift certification, preferred
• Understanding of NFPA codes and standards preferred.

• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience 

• Ability to take direction from upper management 
• Accurately complete and maintain all paperwork
• Maintain vehicle and tools as per company policy
• Must have valid state driver's license and good driving record
• Self-motivated, Ambitious, Interactive, Communicative, Detail-oriented, Organized
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Experience with powered hand tools, hand tools test equipment, multi-meter usage, and commissioning devices
• Ability to interact and communicate in a professional and positive manner with other trades, customers, project managers, county officials, general contractors, etc.