Sr. Field Install Technician - Fire Alarm (Projects Team) NC/SC - Honeywell

The main function of the Sr. Field Service Technician position is to commission Honeywell fire control systems.


These control systems are engineered by Honeywell in-house engineers, installed by Electrical Subcontractors and then commissioned by Honeywell Field technicians in commercial buildings (office buildings, schools, universities, airports, hospitals, etc.)


The Sr. Field Service Technician will coach and mentor at least one Associate Technical Specialist each year on delivery process, commissioning techniques, and coordination at site with contractors.


Sr. Field Service Technician will work towards continuous improvement of commissioning practices, specifically reducing commissioning hours per device and/or hours per system using Honeywell Operating Systems techniques.


Job Duties:

Commissioning Control System



+ Install pre-engineered software, checkout control systems, start-up, and commission systems and fine tune their operations as per customer requirements or job specifications or both. Use productivity tools such as wireless commissioning to improve efficiency


+ Troubleshoot hardware and software issues, ability to make software changes to meet specific requirements.


+ Be aware of Honeywell’s scope of work and protect financial impact due to changes by supporting and obtaining change orders wherever appropriate


+ Coordination with other trades and customer/General Contractors/Mechanical Contractors as well as Honeywell engineering


+ Coordinate work with other trades and upper tier contractors to accomplish Honeywell’s commissioning task most effectively. Specifically work with installing contractor and ensure installation is completed per Honeywell’s drawings and guidelines


+ Support work with system balancer as necessary



Customer Management



+ Conduct basic system functional testing as required per contract





Administrative Responsibilities



+ Be responsible for Honeywell’s assets such as tools, software, and site database


+ Keep documentation and paperwork up to date


+ Maintain functional testing documentation as required


+ Health and Safety


+ Carry out site hazard and risk assessments for Honeywell tasks, including proper use of safety personal protection equipment.



Other Requirements



+ Security and other clearances as required by customer


+ Ability to travel throughout the service area, with occasional overnight stays


+ The successful candidate must have a driving record acceptable to Honeywell



Basic Qualifications:



+ High School Diploma/GED


+ 3 years experience technical experience with Fire alarm systems including:

Fire alarm system codes

NFPA guidelines, devices used and functions for fire alarm applications.


+ 3 years’ experience with building systems. Programming, PC, and general networking knowledge.


+ 1 year experience in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and internet browsers


+ Must have a valid driver’s license


+ Available to travel throughout the a regional territory



Preferred Qualifications:



+ NICET certification


+ Experience with Honeywell fire alarm/protection products


+ Knowledge in HVAC systems, control systems, mechanical system operation and building facilities.


+ Ability to read and interpret mechanical/electrical drawings and diagrams


+ Diagnostics and troubleshooting skills


+ Coaching and mentoring skills to guide Associate Install Technical Specialists


Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.