Total Fire Protection is expanding rapidly, presenting an exciting and challenging opportunity to bring your fresh ideas, polished expertise, and collaborative attitude to support our growth. The Fire Alarm Systems Programmer will directly oversee all duties and tasks of this functional discipline. As the Fire Alarm Systems Programmer, you will report directly to the General Manager of Director of Alarm, Sprinkler, and Special Hazards, and oversee the discipline and functions relative the daily duties associated with this role. You will be directly responsible for the execution of all Fire Alarm system tasks, in accordance with those detailed below and corresponding regulatory Code(s) and Standards.
Ability to read, interpret, and execute blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, software/systems programs, schematics and operational product manuals. Ability to program or proven experience in programing low voltage systems including fire alarm, nurse call, access control, security, CCTV, and clocks. Consistently apply specific skills and relevant Fire Alarm system knowledge including underlying professional/technical principles or standards. Play an integral role in Fire Alarm project execution, including the coordination of equipment delivery and interface with other trades to successfully complete projects in order to exceed Customer and Company expectations Diagnose problems and perform service and repairs on electronic fire alarm systems and other relevant building system(s) at customer sites. Adhere to method-of-procedure(s) required to troubleshoot systems in accordance with technical manuals, part manuals, change notices and bulletins, modification notices, etc. to repair equipment. Service, troubleshoot and install many different manufacturers Fire Alarm systems, as required to meet Customer and Company expectations. Ability to understand specific Scope of Work requirements as outlined by Contractors and Customers, to uphold RFI needs and make potential recommendations
Perform and/or support the installation of fire related and/or other building systems products. Five (5) years+ proven experience in Fire Alarm Systems, both conventional and addressable type. Five (5) years+ experience in interior and exterior wiring and the repair of electrical equipment and appliances. Five (5) years+ experience in low voltage electrical systems, including Fire/Life Safety systems, Access Control, Nurse Call, and Paging systems. Five (5) years+ of maintenance experience and an electrical license. Knowledge of test equipment, multi-meter, digital analyzer, and commissioning devices.
Experience of at least 2 major brands of fire control panels, factory training a plus.
Knowledge of test equipment to include oscilloscope, multi-meters, digital analyzers, battery analyzers, frequency meters, decibel meters and communication devices preferred. Excellent Industrial Electrical Problem Solving and Troubleshooting Skills
Valid Fire Alarm License Computer fluency in Windows, Excel, and other Microsoft products. Working knowledge of AutoCAD is preferred, but not required. Possess a valid drivers license and driving record that meets company requirements. Ability to travel up to 25% of time depending on assigned geographic location.

Think you have what it takes to be a Total Fire Protection team member? Apply on our careers page at www.tfp1.comn to be a part of this dynamic organization!