System Specialist I - Fire

Job Summary:The Fire System Specialist is responsible for programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting fire alarm systems to ensure compliance with project specifications and building occupancy codes. This role partners closely with installation teams, subcontractors, sales, and customers to deliver reliable system performance, accurate documentation, and seamless project turnover.

Responsibilities:

Program fire alarm systems based on information provided from PSG, site walks, existing programming or other applicable sources while adhering to project specifications
Verify correct sequence of events pertaining to alarm, annunciation, and other actions by equipment, devices, panels, and annunciators of fire alarm systems
Supportinstallationteam and subcontractorsonprojectsites as needed
Troubleshoot programming and/or installation issues
Provide support and recommendations to customer regarding system operations
Provide input to others as requested to assist in the accurate estimation, design, installation, start up, commissioning, and training for fire alarm systems
Provideprogrammingdocumentationincludingdailylogs,system reports,commissioningdocuments,etc. as required for assigned projects
Ensure timely software backups are created for projects and saved (including password information)
Provideservicesupportonexistinginstallationsensuringsystemscontinuetomeetexistingbuilding occupancy codes
Assistinthe preparationofAs-builtdrawingsandproject turnover to service team
Assist Sales team during estimating phase including potential product or system demonstrations
Other Duties As Assigned

Required Qualifications:

Min 3 years of experience in Fire alarm Systems installations
Manufacturer certifications: Notifier Fire Alarm Certification
Experience with fire alarm systems
Ability to configure and troubleshoot computer and networking problems
Read and interpret electrical diagrams
Troubleshoot basic electric and electronic circuitry
Minimumofhighschooldiploma or equivalent
Clear and concise verbal and written communication
AnunderstandingofcomputeroperatingsystemsincludingMSOfficeSuiteofproducts
Ability to work with electrical equipment such as volt meters, amp meters, etc.
An understanding of low and high voltage AC circuitry, including transformers, fuses, breakers, wire types, etc.
Maintaining a high-level NICET or other equivalent industry certification is expected for Level II and Senior System Specialists

Preferred Qualifications:

Two-year technical degree in related studies
Military or on-the-job technical training experience
NICET or other certifications in FA systems

Physical Demands:

In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, climb, walk, sit, push, pull, squat, crawl, and stoop. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel objects, and type on keyboard; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The use of power tools will be required to effectively perform this position. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and may be required to work at heights over 1.8m (6 feet)

Working Conditions:

In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, work on job sites, may be required to travel to and from job site locations, may work in a typical office environment, and is occasionally exposed to construction equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Confined space entry may be required. High work may be required.

Additional Information:

Working Hours:This position generally works Monday- Friday, overtime and on call when necessary
Travel Requirements: up to 75%
Benefits:

Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts
401K w/ company match
Life/AD&D/LTD
Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Pet Insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans.

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Reasonable Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, you can reach out to our HR team for support at AskHR.BT-NA@bosch.com. Please note our HR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job

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