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Fire Alarm Technician

VirginiaOnsiteFull TimePosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Fire Alarm Systems
  • Gamewell-FCI
  • Notifier
  • NEC
  • local codes
  • construction safety
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • iPad

Nice to have

  • NICET
  • new construction
  • large commercial installations

Role summary

Power Design is seeking a Fire Alarm Systems Technician with 5-8+ years of experience, preferably in new construction and large commercial installations. The role involves overseeing the installation, troubleshooting, and commissioning of fire alarm systems, ensuring code compliance with local fire marshals and adherence to NEC standards. Responsibilities include acting as a technical advisor, programming and configuring systems, and serving as a liaison between project teams, trades, and customers. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required. Gamewell-FCI and/or Notifier certifications are preferred, as are NICET fire alarm certifications. This is an onsite, full-time position requiring travel and a valid driver's license.

About the Position

As a Fire Alarm Systems Technician at Power Design, you’ll have the opportunity to work for the largest distributor of Gamewell-FCI systems in the United States. You’ll have access to innovative technologies in the field, including a fully-equipped iPad, and will be responsible for overseeing the installation, troubleshooting, and commissioning of fire alarm systems on large-scale construction projects.

Position Details/Responsibilities

  • As the technical adviser on fire alarm systems programming and configuration, work with installation team and local fire marshal to ensure that all code requirements are met.
  • Act as a liaison between the project team, other trades, and customers, partnering with the superintendent and foremen to ensure production is on track.
  • Work with local jurisdiction (fire marshal) to ensure code compliance.
  • Utilize technology such as company-provided iPad and smartphone to ensure the job gets done on time, adheres to the blueprints and specifications, and exceeds customer expectations.

Here’s What We’re Looking For

  • 5–8+ years of related work experience, preferably with new construction, large commercial installations.
  • Gamewell-FCI and/or Notifier certifications.
  • NICET fire alarm certifications highly preferred.
  • Proficient knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC), local codes, and construction safety requirements.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word).
  • As the regional subject matter expert for life safety and fire alarm systems, must be willing to travel as needed and possess a valid driver’s license.
  • Demonstrate and uphold all of Power Design’s core values, which include integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation, and growth.

At Power Design, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Power Design believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is paramount to our success as a national company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool nationwide.

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, generous paid time off, including holidays, and more.

This position is designated as a Safety Sensitive position and is subject to mandatory pre-employment and periodic criminal background checks and traffic records checks (as applicable). This position is also subject to mandatory pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing which may include post- accident screening. In this position, you may be disqualified from employment based on the presence of marijuana in test results, even if you possess a medical card authorizing the use of medical marijuana.

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