Fire Alarm Systems Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Systems Specialist to support the programming, commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and servicing of commercial fire alarm and life-safety systems. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with EST3/EST4 programming and be comfortable working with customers, installation teams, and subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Program, configure, test, and commission fire alarm systems.
• Perform EST3 and EST4 programming and troubleshooting.
• Troubleshoot fire alarm panels, devices, SLC loops, NAC circuits, and related equipment.
• Verify alarm, supervisory, trouble, annunciation, and sequence-of-operation functions.
• Support installation teams and subcontractors at project sites.
• Perform system startups, inspections, testing, and commissioning.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and project documentation.
• Identify and resolve programming, electrical, and installation issues.
• Provide customer support and explain system operation.
• Prepare programming documentation, service reports, commissioning documents, and system backups.
• Assist with as-built documentation and project turnover.
• Ensure systems comply with applicable fire and life-safety codes and project specifications.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working with fire alarm systems.
• Hands-on EST3 / EST4 programming experience required.
• Experience with fire alarm installation, service, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics.
• Knowledge of low- and high-voltage electrical systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic electrical and electronic circuits.
• Experience using tools such as multimeters, tone generators, and battery testers.
• Strong communication and customer-service skills.
• High school diploma/GED or equivalent technical experience.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally to job sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• NICET Fire Alarm certification or equivalent.
• Experience with additional fire alarm platforms such as Notifier, Fire-Lite, Bosch, Simplex, or Silent Knight.
• Knowledge of NFPA 72, NFPA 70, NFPA 101, NFPA 25, and IBC.
• Technical degree in electronics, electrical systems, fire protection, or a related field.

Physical / Field Requirements

• Ability to work in commercial and industrial environments.
• Ability to climb, stand, walk, bend, crawl, and work from ladders or lifts.
• Ability to work at elevated locations when required.
• Willingness to travel locally to customer and project sites.

Ideal Candidate: Fire Alarm Technician, Fire Alarm Programmer, Fire Alarm Systems Specialist, or Systems Technician with strong EST3/EST4 programming and commissioning experience.