Fire Alarm System Engineer

Install, maintain, or repair security systems, alarm devices, or related equipment, following blueprints of electrical layouts and building plans.

• Install electrical components, equipment, or systems.
• Repair electrical components.

Mount and fasten control panels, door and window contacts, sensors, or video cameras and attach electrical and telephone wiring to connect components.

• Install electrical components, equipment, or systems.
• Position equipment using hand tools, power tools, or heavy equipment.

Demonstrate systems for customers and explain details, such as the causes and consequences of false alarms.

• Explain use of products or services.

Test and repair circuits and sensors, following wiring and system specifications.

• Test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning.
• Repair electrical circuits or wiring.

Feed cables through access holes, roof spaces, or cavity walls to reach fixture outlets, positioning and terminating cables, wires, or strapping.

• Lay cables to connect equipment.

Examine systems to locate problems, such as loose connections or broken insulation.

• Inspect equipment to locate or identify electrical problems.

Test backup batteries, keypad programming, sirens, or other security features to ensure proper functioning or to diagnose malfunctions.

• Inspect safety equipment to ensure proper functioning.

Drill holes for wiring in wall studs, joists, ceilings, or floors.

• Drill holes in parts, equipment, or materials.

Inspect installation sites and study work orders, building plans, and installation manuals to determine materials requirements and installation procedures.

• Determine types of equipment, tools, or materials needed for jobs.
• Plan work procedures.

Prepare documents, such as invoices or warranties.

• Document operational activities.

Consult with clients to assess risks and to determine security requirements.

• Confer with customers or users to assess problems.

Mount raceways and conduits and fasten wires to wood framing, using staplers.

• Run wiring to connect equipment.

Adjust sensitivity of units, based on room structures and manufacturers' recommendations, using programming keypads.

• Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.

Provide customers with cost estimates for equipment installation.

• Estimate costs for labor or materials.

Keep informed of new products and developments.

Order replacement parts.

• Order materials, supplies, or equipment.