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Fire and Security Engineer

networx
County Durham
1 week ago
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We are now looking to employ a Fire Commissioning Engineers to work across the UK.

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

- Multiple system type installation to commissioning and handover of Fire including Addressable /Non- addressable systems, Air Sampling, Beam Detection, Wireless etc in accordance with the current standards and Codes of Practice.

- Work within project time constraints, identifying and communicating without delay any potential risks to the project delivery dates.

- Ability to commission and handover systems in line with the specification and drawings, including giving client demonstrations.

- FIA qualifications (BS5839 Fundamentals/Advanced and Commissioning)

- A full understanding of BS5839 (All parts)

- SSSTS to supervise 3rd parties on sites as required.

- Ensure all relevant H&S requirements are complied with.

- Ensure the health, safety and welfare of yourself and the team in accordance with Company policy.

- Completion of the relevant e-documentation (via tablet) or paperwork in line with FIA & BAFE requirements.

- Actively always support company policy and best practice around fire and security, with emphasis on the protection of sensitive customer information.

- Knowledge of integration of detection systems into other disciplines would be a real advantage.

- Product knowledge IE Protec, ADT, Advanced, Kentec, Notifier and Honeywell is required including programming cause and effects.

- Provide technical support for all departments within the City.

- The ability to assist in the teaching and development of trainee Engineers

- Fully knowledge of ALL clients Way of Working

- Full knowledge of BS7273 Door Mechanisms and associated control equipment

- Full Knowledge of BS 7671 IEE Regs and Cabling

The ideal candidate should have:

A proven background and experience of Fire Alarms minimum of 8 years.

FIA qualifications (Advanced and Commissioning) A full understanding of BS5839 is essential.

Knowledge of integration of detection systems into other disciplines would be a real advantage.

Ability to program varying manufacturers cause and effects from a laptop is essential.

Good communication skills are required as majority of the role will involve being in a customer facing environment.

The ability to work alone and effectively organise your time.

A good understanding of the Standards which relate to our Industry and the systems we install is required.

A full understanding of Health and Safety is essential.

A full clean driving licence and a willingness to travel to locations across the country. ECS/CSCS Card.

IPAF and Asbestos awareness essential SSSTS to enable supervision of third-party contractors while on site is essential Willingness to go the extra mile.

A flexible attitude to working hours is necessary and we require a willingness to travel to locations across the country.

Overnight stays will be required due to the onerous task while commissioning large systems.

The willingness to travel at short notice is essential.

On-call while system on soak test and during warranty period Self-motivated and a team player, demonstrating professionalism, positivity and proactive.

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