Fire and Security Engineer

City Facilities Management

Accrington

1 year ago

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The position will involve, but will not be limited to, the following:

Undertaking multiple system type servicing, fault diagnosis, repair and commissioning processes on various systems in accordance with the current standards and Codes of Practice.
The ability to work within project time constraints, identifying and communicating without delay any potential risks to the project delivery dates.
Ability to communicate fluently with fellow team members in their region in respects to client urgency escalations in regard to key systems faults.
Ability to calmly deal with pressure and hit deadline targets.
NSI gold standard experience.
Ensure timesheets and all other relevant paperwork is completed on time.
Undertake any relevant training as required.
Must be able to understand H&S Risk Assessments.
Ensure all relevant H&S requirements are complied with and enforced. Ensure the health, safety and welfare of yourself and the team in accordance with Company policy.
Completion of the relevant e-documentation, paperwork and where required to be submitted on time.
To actively support at all times, company policy and best practice in the area of fire and security, with particular emphasis on the protection of sensitive customer information.
As part of the role you will be included in a call rota for security faults and escalations.
Product knowledge and working experience relating to – Galaxy Honeywell devices IP CCTV & Analogues CCTV infrastructure (Samsung, Honeywell, Intellex and Axis) Access Control systems and data set wiring (ACT, CEM, Honeywell and Paxton) Fibre and data networks & termination. Fire systems Addressable, Non-addressable & Wireless. (Gent, advanced, Kentec & Honeywell) System cause and effect programming

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