Fire /Alarm Engineer

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinates with assigned Foreman and/or other trades for the purpose of completing projects and work orders efficiently.

• Diagnoses causes of electrical problems or failures in assigned systems for the purpose of identifying equipment and/or systems repair
• Informs personnel regarding procedures and/or status of work orders for the purpose of providing information for making decisions, taking appropriate action and/or complying with health and building regulations.
• Inspects electrical / fire alarm / security systems and their components for the purpose of evaluating condition, identifying necessary repairs and recommending preventive maintenance.
• Installs electrical system components as assigned (e.g. panels, audible/visual alarms, pull stations, detectors, etc.) for the purpose of providing enhanced and/or upgraded system capabilities.
• Maintains assigned vehicle, tools and test equipment for the purpose of ensuring availability of equipment in the workplace. Monitors the electrical / fire alarm / security system work of outside contractors (e.g. new school sites, electrical system upgrades/expansions, major remodels, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that the projects are satisfactory completed and within local / State / Federal and District codes, regulations and specifications.
• Participates in meetings, workshops, training, and seminars, as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Transports a variety of tools, equipment and supplies for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at job sit
• Routine servicing and maintenance of fire alarm, emergency lighting and smoke vent systems in accordance with the relevant British Standards and BAFE SP203
• Defects diagnosis and repair works.
• Completion of Engineers Report Sheets, Log Books and other site records.
• Commission Fire and Intruder Alarms following installation
• Participating in Out of Hours call-out rota currently 1 in 7
• Training and development of junior engineers
• To liaise with other staff, Surveyors and Sub-contractors as necessary to ensure the timely completion of works within agreed operational targets.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of all paperwork including job sheets and timesheets and ensure this is passed to your Supervisor within agreed timescales.
• To accept progress and complete accurately all works allocated via the mobile working device (PDA's).
• Ensure that any required qualifications for your position remain valid and to ensure that any necessary training is arranged and undertaken within the specified timescales.
• To attend meetings, training sessions and conferences as required.
• To participate in the Group's out of hour's emergency service.
• To act at all times in accordance with the Company's rules, policies, procedures and financial regulations.
• All employees must observe and comply with the Company's Health and Safety Policies and Procedures
• All employees must observe and continually promote the Company's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy.
• Such other duties as may be required appropriate to the post.
• This is a description of the job as it is presently constructed. This will be reviewed periodically and updated to ensure that the job description fully reflects the responsibilities of the job.
• • Taskmaster Resources LTD is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. (Permanent Vacancy)