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Fire System Specialist

Climatec

Jacksonville, NC

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SKILLS
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Automotive Industry, Automotive Technology, Building Codes, Building Energy Rating, Building Systems, Commercial Construction, Commercial Real Estate, Commissioning, Computer Networks, Construction, Construction Equipment, Consulting, Depth Perception, Documentation, Electrical Components, Electricity, Energy Efficiency, Entrepreneurship, Fire Alarm, Healthcare Software, High School Diploma, High Voltage (HV), Home Automation, Identify Issues, Keyboards, Life Safety Systems, Local Government, Maintain Compliance, Market Segmentation, Microsoft Office, Military, Network Administration/Management, Network Operations Center, On Call, Operating Systems, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Product Demonstration, Revenue Growth, Sales, Solar Power, Startup, State Government, System Integration (SI), System Operations, Systems Administration/Management, Training/Teaching, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Jacksonville, NC
POSTED
3 days ago
About Robert Bosch GmbH

Headquartered in Germany, Robert Bosch GmbH is a premier global supplier with four primary business sectors: Automotive Technology, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. Over 400,000+ associates generate sales ofover 90 billion. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch creates technology that is "Invented for life." Ninety-two percent of the share capital of Robert Bosch GmbH is held by Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH, a charitable foundation. The special ownership structure guarantees the entrepreneurial freedom of the Bosch Group, making it possible for the company to plan over the long term and to undertake significant investments in safeguarding its future. In North America, Robert Bosch LLC supplies automotive original equipment and aftermarket products, industrial drive and control technology, power tool, security and building technology, thermo-technology, household appliances, solar energy, healthcare, and software innovations. Bosch established its regional presence in North America in 1906 and now employs 41,000 associates in more than one hundred locations.

Bosch Building Technologies Integrator Business

The regional system integration business called Bosch Building Technologies offers solutions and customized services for building security, energy efficiency, and building automation for commercial buildings and infrastructure projects Bosch started its Integrator Business in North America through the acquisition of Climatec in 2015. Climatec expanded Bosch's role as a comprehensive supplier of energy, building automation and security solutions. Climatec is recognized in the building industry as an independent single-source integrator of critical building systems including energy services, building automation and security & life safety in the U.S. market. The company provides consulting, planning, implementation and 24/7 remote management. Climatec is active in several market segments and industries including data centers, commercial real estate buildings, and federal, state, and local government. Climatec has operated as an independent entity, maintaining its offices in Arizona, California, Nevada, Texas, New York, and New Jersey. Climatec continues to represent and integrate numerous leading manufactures' product lines across its wide range of services, including Bosch products. In 2023, Bosch acquired Canadian-based security integrator Paladin Technologies. Merging Paladin Technologies and Climatec will significantly expand Bosch's Integrator Business in North America. Today the combined entity of Bosch Building Technologies (previously Climatec and Paladin Technologies) represents over $800M in revenues and 2800 associates. Utilizing the strengths of both companies, Bosch offers its customers a complete portfolio of networked and efficient energy, building automation and security solutions.

Job Summary: The Fire System Specialist is responsible for programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting fire alarm systems to ensure compliance with project specifications and building occupancy codes. This role partners closely with installation teams, subcontractors, sales, and customers to deliver reliable system performance, accurate documentation, and seamless project turnover.

Responsibilities:
  • Program fire alarm systems based on information provided from PSG, site walks, existing programming or other applicable sources while adhering to project specifications
  • Verify correct sequence of events pertaining to alarm, annunciation, and other actions by equipment, devices, panels, and annunciators of fire alarm systems
  • Support installation team and subcontractors on project sites as needed
  • Troubleshoot programming and/or installation issues
  • Provide support and recommendations to customer regarding system operations
  • Provide input to others as requested to assist in the accurate estimation, design, installation, start up, commissioning, and training for fire alarm systems
  • Provide programming documentation including daily logs, system reports, commissioning documents, etc. as required for assigned projects
  • Ensure timely software backups are created for projects and saved (including password information)
  • Provide service support on existing installations ensuring systems continue to meet existing building occupancy codes
  • Assist in the preparation of As-built drawings and project turnover to service team
  • Assist Sales team during estimating phase including potential product or system demonstrations
  • Other Duties As Assigned
Required Qualifications:
  • Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent
  • 3+ years of experience in Fire alarm Systems installations
  • Manufacturer certifications: Notifier Fire Alarm Certification
  • Experience with fire alarm systems
  • Ability to configure and troubleshoot computer and networking problems
  • Read and interpret electrical diagrams
  • Troubleshoot basic electric and electronic circuitry
  • Clear and concise verbal and written communication
  • An understanding of computer operating systems including MS Office Suite of products
  • Ability to work with electrical equipment such as volt meters, amp meters, etc.
  • An understanding of low and high voltage AC circuitry, including transformers, fuses, breakers, wire types, etc.
  • Maintaining a high-level NICET or other equivalent industry certification is expected for Level II and Senior System Specialists
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Two-year technical degree in related studies
  • Military or on-the-job technical training experience
  • NICET or other certifications in FA systems
  • 5+ years of experience in Fire alarm Systems installations
Physical Demands:

In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, climb, walk, sit, push, pull, squat, crawl, and stoop. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel objects, and type on keyboard; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The use of power tools will be required to effectively perform this position. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and may be required to work at heights over 1.8m (6 feet)
Working Conditions:

In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, work on job sites, may be required to travel to and from job site locations, may work in a typical office environment, and is occasionally exposed to construction equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Confined space entry may be required. High work may be required.
Additional Information:
  • Working Hours: This position generally works Monday- Friday, overtime and on call when necessary
  • Travel Requirements: up to 75%
  • Benefits:
    1. Medical
    2. Dental
    3. Vision
    4. Flexible Spending Accounts
    5. 401K w/ company match
    6. Life/AD&D/LTD
    7. Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays
    8. Employee Assistance Program
    9. Pet Insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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Reasonable Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, you can reach out to our HR team for support at 602-944-3330 or email talentacquisitionteam@climatec.com. Please note our HR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job

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