Bosch Building Technologies
Fire Alarm Programmer
- Compensation
- $27–$38 / hr
- Location
- Poway, California, United States
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Min 5 years of experience in Fire alarm Systems installations and programming
- 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
- Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent
- Clear and concise verbal and written communication
- An understanding of computer operating systems including MS Office Suite of products
- 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
Nice to have
- Two-year technical degree in related studies
- Military or on-the-job technical training experience
- NICET or other certifications in FA systems
Full description
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 approved submittal and code requirements, site walks, existing programming, or other applicable sources while adhering to project specifications.
- Notifier and Silent Knight experience preferred
- Verify correct sequence of events pertaining to alarm, annunciation, and other actions by equipment, devices, panels, and annunciators of fire alarm systems
- Support installation team and subcontractors on project sites 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
- Provide programming documentation including daily logs, system reports, commissioning documents, etc. as required for assigned projects
- Ensure timely software backups are created for projects and saved (including password information)
- Provide service support on existing installations ensuring systems continue to meet existing building occupancy codes
- Complete time sheets, service work orders, and other paperwork required for this position in an accurate and timely manner.
- Assist in the preparation of As-built drawings and project turnover to service team
- Assist Sales team during estimating phase including potential product or system demonstrations
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- Min 5 years of experience in Fire alarm Systems installations and programming
- 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
- Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent
- Clear and concise verbal and written communication