Fire Alarm Technician - Sarnia, Canada - DXP | HSE Integrated Ltd.

DXP | HSE Integrated Ltd.

Verified Company

Sarnia, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

The Fire Alarm Technician is generally responsible for the inspection, service, maintenance and installation of fire alarm and Life Safety systems in commercial client sites.

Directly report to:
Station Manager

Duties/Responsibilities

Perform monthly and annual inspections on fire alarm, suppression, extinguishers / hoses and emergency lighting systems
Complete all inspection reports and logbooks as required in a timely and concise manner
Perform field repairs, tracing and trouble shooting as required
Install, program, and verify fire alarm panels, devices and suppression systems
Must be available to be oncall, on a rotational basis
Any other duties as assigned by Station Manager

Required Qualifications

Proficient in operating and servicing most brands of fire alarm panels and suppression systems
Experience performing monthly and annual inspections of all Life Safety systems as well as installation of systems
Experience with field repairs, strong fault tracing and trouble shooting skills would be an asset
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Solid understanding of computerbased reporting programs
Ability to obtain security clearances as per client requirements
Good vision / hearing

Physically capable of performing the following tasks:

Working at heights and / or climbing ladders or stairs
Working in small / confined spaces
Liftingup to 50lbs
Pushing / pulling (tools / objects)
Sitting / driving
Bending / kneeling / crouching
Standing / walking for long periods of time
Working in adverse conditions (heat / cold)

Required Certifications & Training:

Valid Canadian Fire Alarm Association (CFAA) registration

Standard 1st

Aid / CPR
Valid unrestricted license with full driving privileges in the province of issue for the specified class of vehicle to be operated on behalf of the company or a higher class of license than that of the vehicle to be operated.
VESDA certification would be an asset
Conduct equipment maintenance procedures at the field level
Additional training and certifications may be necessary to meet client specifications.