Fire Alarm Technician

Delta Fire Systems is a subsidiary of Western States Fire Protection WSFP. WSFP and its subsidiaries are more than a company. We are a family of unique individuals committed to our purpose our values and each other. And we believe in making our own luck creating our own opportunities. WSFP accomplishes this by constantly innovating finding ways to create new value and seizing new opportunities.Protecting lives and property since 1985 WSFP and its subsidiaries specializes in Life Safety Systems. Our values are simple integrity quality safety professionalism commitment.What we offerHealth Life Dental and Vision InsuranceFlex Spending FSA Cafeteria Plan401k PlanEmployee Stock Purchase PlanPaid Time Off PTOPaid HolidaysFire Alarm TechnicianDelta has a large customer base of heavy industrial clients in the power and mining sectors. These sites are all across Utah Wyoming and Colorado primarily however some sites are in Idaho Nevada and Washington State. This position requires 80 travel with 20 in the greater Salt Lake City area. The individual does not need to live in Salt Lake City-if willing to always travel between the above-named states this could likely be a fulltime position on-the-road if desired. The 90 of the travel time would be throughout Utah Wyoming and Colorado. Many times this position if applicable has adequate technical experience would be stationed at one jobsite consecutively for 1-4 weeks at a time but at a power plant or other industrial facility. Applicant must be willing to travel. Applicant ideally has prior industrial work experience working on fire alarm fire protection systems fire extinguishers andor electrical systems. We are especially encouraging applicants who are or were journeyman andor master electricians who have prior experience installing EMT and rigid conduit who are willing to learn the low voltage fire alarm side. An active high voltage electrical license is NOT required.The duties of this position include testing and inspection of fire alarm systems preventive maintenance with knowledge of multiple manufacturers products installation of conduit ideally both EMT and rigid and a willingness to train others on their installations daily communication with internal staff and external customers completion of daily safety forms site specific from the customer and internal company forms. Applicant needs to be self-motivated able to work without daily supervision customer service-oriented individual with strong communication and field technical skills. This individual will provide accurate and detailed inspections reports with all proper documentation of improvements and complications. Based on individuals management and field experience position could also include supervisory or training opportunities. This is a non-bargaining unit position.ResponsibilitiesPerform routine inspections testing installation and preventative maintenance of life safety product linesHandle low voltage wiring and corresponding devices for the operation of low voltage equipmentInstall andor train and supervise the installation of EMT and Rigid conduitDaily communications with Schedule Coordinator or Direct Supervisor regarding delays requirements and general status of jobsWork with Project Manager Schedule Coordinator and Office Administrative Staff to ensure complete closeout and turnover of contract jobs to the client Confirm that work is completed so it can be billed in fullResponsible for training new trainees on Company procedures customer relations and proper to NFPA standards and company policies system inspection and installation methodsQualificationsNICET Level II or III preferred but not required must be willing to work towardsFire Alarm or Low Voltage License in state where working in order of priorityUtah Level II or III Fire Alarm Inspection Certificate of RegistrationWyoming Low Voltage Electrical TechnicianNevada F CardState of Idaho Limited Energy Journeyman LicenseCross training in all fire protection fields fire alarm clean agentspecial hazards fire extinguisher fixed wetdry chemical suppression systems backflow prevention fire sprinkler emergency lighting preferred. Primary need is fire alarm systems however electrician basis is acceptable. Must be willing to be fully trained and capable on fire extinguishers within the first 3 months if no prior experience. As this is a non-bargaining unit position position will not be installing fire sprinkler systems or any piping. General familiarity of all fire suppression systems especially complex systems clean agent water mist deluge preaction etc. found at heavy industrial sites is preferred to avoid accidental discharge of specialty systems.Strong working knowledge of life safety and NFPA codes especially NFPA 72 and 70 but also 10 and 25 preferred.Working knowledge of alarm panels devices wiring and pathways and critical components including programming these systemsWilling to perform testing and maintenanceAble to complete documentation as necessary proficient in the use of iPad computers and Microsoft OfficeWilling to coordinate between inspection deficiencies and service required to correct found deficienciesBasic understanding ofSecurityCCTVAccess Control is preferred but not requiredPrepared to read and write English clearlyCapability to present information and respond to questions from managers customers AHJs Authorities Having Jurisdiction and the general publicMust have a valid drivers licenseAbility to pass pre-employment drug screen background and reference checksPhysical RequirementsAbility to lift up to 50lbs with or without reasonable accommodationRegular bending reaching climbing and walkingAll qualified applicants with Delta Fire Systems Inc. will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation and gender identity national origin or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.VEVRAA Federal ContractorAccessibility If you need help accessing this page please contact Phone 1-877-252-2168Email