Fire Alarm Specialist Technician

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The Fire Alarm Specialist Technician position is to troubleshoot, service and repair Fire Alarm, other fire, and life safety products with minimal supervision. The individual in this role must be available for call-in work and perform other duties as required. Some overtime is to be expected. Develop and maintain building and campus assets through proper maintenance.
Key Responsibilities:

• Comprehensive working knowledge of Fire Alarm codes and standards.
• Knowledge of different manufacturer's clean agent and high-pressure suppression systems.
• Troubleshoot to determine fault or faults to include ground faults with Fire Alarm systems.
• Repair or replace damaged Fire Alarm components such as FACP, power supply, alarm-initiating devices, etc.
• Communicate with internal and external customers as well as offsite monitoring companies in a professional manner.
• Periodically attend seminars or similar education/training sessions to stay abreast of latest technology, codes, and standards changes.
• Troubleshoot Fire alarm and Electrical service calls inside our buildings.
• Individual will partner with subject matter experts (SME) & Reliability services to troubleshoot operational issues.
• Ensures that all appropriate R&M data (e.g., material costs, contract labor costs, effort) is captured on a work order.
• Role will support of the following operations at the BMS Devens campus:
  • Biologics Large Scale Commercial Manufacturing
  • Biologics Clinical Manufacturing
  • Biologics Cell Bank Manufacturing
  • Biologics Development and Laboratory operations
  • CAR-T (Cell Therapy) Manufacturing
• Responsible for the effective uninterrupted support of Facilities operational activities for BMS Devens.
• Review and analyzing system data and developing initial recommendation with Reliability Manager and/or Operations Manager on any maintenance changes, upgrades, replacements, etc.
• Cross train and / or back up, as appropriate to the advanced level.
• Maintain up to date and complete system documentation in a central resource location for all repairs or changes to the system.
• Monitor the operation and make adjustments on: Fire Alarm, electrical systems, refrigeration, heat exchanger, HVAC, hot water systems, floor radiant heating systems, chilled water, and air conditioning equipment, boilers, heating and ventilating equipment, domestic water heaters, pumps, valves, piping and filters, other mechanical equipment, record readings and make adjustments where necessary to assure proper operation of equipment.
• Analyze the operation of various systems, determine the cause of any problems / malfunctions, and make recommendations to management on the corrective action as required.
• Performs preventive maintenance on all base building, Fire Alarm systems, electrical systems and critical HVAC system equipment.
• Conduct immediate clean-up of work area, returning tools to workshop, and unused supplies to storeroom,
• Report any equipment problems, impending supply or material shortages to the Operations Manager.
• Maintains tools and orders supplies as required for installation and repairs.
• Complies with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Any/other duties assigned

Qualifications & Experience:

• High School diploma, state equivalent, or GED equivalent.
• 2+ years of related trade schooling or equivalent, preferred.
• Licenses required: A Massachusetts Journeyman Electrician
• Licenses required: A Massachusetts Systems Technician "C, "B" license or "D" license.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and local codes.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate well in both oral and written reports
• Familiar with computer equipment and programs.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to operate electric hand tools, work on a ladder up to 28', carry tools, lift and carry heavy loads, operate required equipment, and operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to work in close places such as closets, crawl spaces, attics, vaults, etc.
• Ability to work on roofs of buildings - able to safely perform overhead work while standing on a ladder
• Demonstrated ability to manage across functional lines and deliver results in a matrix organization.

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On-site Protocol
Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is a necessary job function of this role, which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and it enhances the Company culture.
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