CFAA Fire Alarm Technician - FIFO 14/14

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Job Description: We are currently recruiting for Certified Fire Alarm Technician to join our team at Suncor Base Plant site. As the Fire Alarm Technician, you will be responsible for providing technical support for new and previously installed fire alarm systems that are moderately complex.

*** Please note this position offers a 14/14 rotation, local accommodations will be provided for the duration of your shift.

Who You Are
You have a passion for providing world-class service to customers, colleagues and communities. You are a person of integrity with a commitment to growth, accountability and delivering results. You want to join an organization with a positive culture that embraces inclusion and allows everyone to be the best version of themselves at work and home. You want to grow with us and deliver results as an exceptional Fire Alarm Technician.

Who We Are
With over 20-years of proven growth and exceptional performance, our mission is to be our customer’s best service provider. We realize the importance of diversity in achieving that goal. Our company was built upon a solid foundation of 10 Values and Beliefs which drive our unmatched culture, making us the #1 global, serviced-based systems integrator in the industry. We take great pride in protecting the lives and assets of our customers and their communities with the solutions we provide.

What you’ll do with “Our Training and Your Experience”
Test, repair, and service a variety of fire alarm systems and equipment with guidance as needed. Use solid troubleshooting skills to isolate and fix problems in malfunctioning equipment or software.
Identify and resolve problems for various types of service calls including emergency calls; analyse repair requirements and provide customer with appropriate solutions; complete necessary repairs and replacements as needed; Exercise judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. May require originality and ingenuity in some situations.
Using technical knowledge, skills and experience, may act as mentor for less experienced staff. May provide guidance to workers in testing, annual inspections, and adjusting equipment to obtain optimum operating performance.
Must be proficient in hazard identification, reporting, and hazard mitigation strategy.
Effectively communicate project requirements and status including project change proposals and related project activities on a regular basis to project manager/supervisor. Completes work on time and according to project schedules including project change proposals.
Perform system inspections and general maintenance, system install and start-up, programming and commissioning. Complete final adjustments, calibration and commissioning reports on systems.
Complete accurate and detailed service reports for customer and Convergint to allow for accurate invoicing and job cost tracking.
Requirement to participate in our afterhours on-call program.
Act as “our customer’s best service provider” at all times thereby ensuring Convergint is the customer’s first choice for service.

What You’ll Need
Solid customer focus and ability to work under pressure; ability to determine the needs and wants of the customer without being prompted
Solid technical skills and experience related to fire alarm systems. Experience with building automation systems electronic security systems is an asset
Solid programming skills and proven ability to troubleshoot problems and look for solutions
Must be a self-starter and work well with general supervision
Solid mechanical and electrical aptitude (e.g. works with a variety of hand and power tools such as drill, screwdriver, wire stripper, hacksaw, crimper)
Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Solid organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple service needs simultaneously
Strong proficiency with MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Requirements
CFAA Fire Certification is complete and in good standing (required).
Certifications EST-3/3X and/or EST-4 certifications are required
Fireworks certification is considered an excellent assetFireworks experience including programming, troubleshooting, & HMI development
VESDA certification and experience is considered an asset
Experience with CISCO switches and network development is considered an excellent asset
A degree in electronic technologies (electrical engineering or similar) is considered an asset.
A valid Journeyman Electrician Certificate is considered a strong asset
Experience working with Fire Alarm Systems tied into multiple forms of special hazards suppression systems is an asset (Ex: Novec, Inergen, CO2, Foam, Pre-Action, Deluge etc...)
At least two years of industrial experience within Fire Protection/Fire Alarm servicing
At least two years of experience in product application/installation, start-up and commissioning
Experience working with Building Reports Canada platform preferred
Valid & clean driving license is required
Knowledge and experience with variety of older conventional & addressable systems is considered an assetHoneywell XLS platform, Notifier, Cerberus, Fireshield
Previous safety certifications from an accredited 3rd party provider are considered an asset (Ex: Ladder Safety, Working at Heights, Lone Worker, H2S Awareness, Confined Space, Electrical Safety etc…)

Company Benefits and Perks
Convergint fosters a supportive, accessible, and inclusive environment in which individuals of different backgrounds and identities are able to realize their maximum potential within the company. We offer a variety of programs and exceptional benefits to all of our colleagues:
Company Holidays
Immediate comprehensive benefit plan (medical, dental, etc.)
Employer contribution to RRSP;
Work environment committed to safety;
Colleague Assistance Program
Tuition reimbursement
Competitive salary and compensation plan
Fleet Vehicle
Corporate Social Responsibility Day
And much more…

Convergint is committed to a culture of Inclusion and Diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Convergint is committed to a culture of Inclusion and Diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.