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    Senior Fire Alarm Technician - Dartmouth, NS, Canada - Convergint Technologies Ltd

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    Convergint is currently recruiting for a Security Systems Technician to join our team in our Dartmouth location.

    As a Security Technician, you will be responsible for providing customer and technical support for installed security systems; installing, programming, system start-up/check-out, certification, and related customer training on assigned security projects including small to large projects that vary in complexity, servicing and supporting existing customers by responding to service calls, carrying out Customer Support Programs and small projects business.

    You have a passion for providing world-class service to customers, colleagues and communities.

    You want to join an organization with a positive culture that embraces inclusion and allows everyone to be the best version of themselves at work and home.

    With 20-years of proven growth and exceptional performance, our mission is to be our customer's best service provider. We realize the importance of diversity in achieving that goal.

    Our company was built upon a solid foundation of 10 Values and Beliefs which drive our unmatched culture, making us the #1 global, serviced-based systems integrator in the industry.

    We take great pride in protecting the lives and assets of our customers and their communities with the solutions we provide.

    What you'll do with "Our Training and Your Experience"
    Installs, programs, test, repairs, and services a substantial variety of security systems and equipment fire.

    Colleague is key interface for the provision of technical support and training for the customer and as such is accountable for maximizing customer satisfaction.

    Reads blueprints, schematics, manuals, and other specifications to determine installation requirements; Interprets manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams, and repairs equipment, utilizing knowledge of electronics and using advanced test instruments and hand tools.

    Responds on client sites to a variety of customer service calls, scheduled maintenance calls, and emergency and after-hours calls on a timely basis; Uses solid troubleshooting skills to isolate and fix problems in malfunctioning equipment or software.

    Installs projects as necessary.

    Identifies and resolves problems for service calls including emergency calls; exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criterion for obtaining results.

    Operates systems to demonstrate equipment, commission new systems, analyze performance and identify malfunctions. Advises supervisor regarding customer satisfaction, product performance, installation techniques and standards as well as suggestions for product improvements.

    Executes most of the technical aspects of multiple projects with varying timelines and budgets including programming, graphics development, start-up, certification testing, customer training, close-out documentation, and on-going technical support etc.

    Identifies potential project risks, communicates to appropriate parties and assist in the development and implementation of strategies to minimize impact and to control deviations from estimated costs and project deadlines.

    Works closely with the Project Manager and/or supervisor and assists in the overall coordination of specific projects; makes recommendations regarding quality of work and potential changes in scope and identifies ways to continuously improve customer satisfaction.

    Provides technical support to end users when applicable. Seeks technical guidance from more experienced staff or product vendors when required.
    Using technical knowledge, skills and experience, may act as mentor for other staff members. May provide guidance to workers in testing, tuning, and adjusting equipment to obtain optimum operating performance.

    Executes all work in accordance with Provincial, local regulations, general best practices as well as company health and safety policies and procedures.

    Operates systems to demonstrate equipment, commission new systems, analyze performance and identify malfunctions. Advises supervisor regarding customer satisfaction, product performance, installation techniques and standards as well as suggestions for product improvements.

    Executes all the technical aspects of multiple projects with varying timelines and budgets including, preparation of project documentation such as commissioning reports, as-built drawings, programming, graphics development, start-up, certification testing, customer training, close-out documentation, and on-going technical support, etc.

    Identifies potential project risks, communicates to appropriate parties and assist in the development and implementation of strategies to minimize impact and to control deviations from estimated costs and project deadlines.

    Works closely with the Project Manager and/or supervisor and assists in the overall coordination of specific projects; makes recommendations regarding quality of work and potential changes in scope, and identifies ways to continuously improve customer satisfaction.

    Using technical knowledge, skills and experience, mentors and trains less experienced staff. May supervise workers in testing, tuning, and adjusting equipment to obtain optimum operating performance.
    Keeps up to date and informed on all company policies.
    Excellent technical skills and experience related to electronic security systems; Solid mechanical and electrical aptitude (e.g.

    works with a variety of hand and power tools such as drill, screwdriver, wire stripper, hacksaw, crimper) and ability to read blueprints and drawings; solid math skills (for some positions, this may include calculating area, velocity, resistance, voltage, etc.)


    Minimal overnight travel is required. Valid driver's license required.
    Excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
    Highly proficient computer skills including familiarity with MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel)
    Minimum of 5 years' experience with electronic Security systems demonstrating solid technical skills
    5 years of programming experience with regards to security systems with a proven ability to troubleshoot problems and look for solutions
    Company Holidays and Paid Time Off
    Immediate comprehensive benefit plan (medical, dental, etc.)
    Fleet Vehicle
    Corporate Social Responsibility Day
    Convergint is committed to a culture of Inclusion and Diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
    Visit our Convergint careers site to learn more about the company and the exciting opportunities available.
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