Fire Operations Technician at Johnson Controls summary:
The Fire Operations Technician installs, programs, and services electronic fire alarm systems for commercial environments, both in new constructions and existing sites. Key responsibilities include conducting system tests, troubleshooting issues, and training end users on system operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards and effective communication with customers. This role requires a high school diploma, technical skills in reading blueprints, and substantial experience with fire alarm systems.
What you will do
Performs both programming and service of electronic fire alarm systems in a commercial environment, new construction and existing sites.
How you will do it
· Installs and programs fire alarm panels.
· Performs fire alarm commissioning and setup.
· Follows proper schematic wiring diagrams and hook-up procedures by properly reading equipment, building, electrical, and sprinkler blueprints.
· Conducts testing to ensure proper operation of equipment after installation or repairs.
· Conducts testing of system to the signal-receiving center to properly establish service.
· Conduct End-User training.
· Coordinates installations with fire departments and handles necessary records for notification of emergency calls.
· Locate and alleviate trouble with damaged equipment.
· Readjust equipment, repair, or replace inoperative equipment and test for operation.
· Troubleshoot existing fire systems and repair.
· Contacts customers prior to the date of scheduled installation to verify schedule.
· Works safely and responsibly to avoid injuries, damage to property, loss of unused materials and cleans up installation debris.
· Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
· Be timely in your attendance at work.
· Effectively communicate with our customers and provide high quality service.
· Assist training of junior Technicians
· Install panels neatly
What we look for
Required:
· A high school diploma or G.E.D.
· Some technical school training is a plus.
· Ability to read blueprints and schematic drawings.
· Ability to always operate fleet vehicle in a safe manner.
· Ability to communicate and provide excellent customer service.
· Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is a plus.
· Basic computer skills are required.
· 5 – 6 years experience with Fire Alarm systems.
· Understand of proprietary FA systems.
Keywords:
Fire Operations, Fire Alarm Systems, Installation, Troubleshooting, Safety Compliance, Technical Training, Customer Service, Electronic Systems, Commissioning, Blueprint Reading
