Job Description

About TI

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) is a global semiconductor design and manufacturing company that develops analog ICs and embedded processors. By employing the world’s brightest minds, TI creates innovations that shape the future of technology. TI is helping about 100,000 customers transform the future, today. We’re committed to building a better future – from the responsible manufacturing of our semiconductors, to caring for our employees, to giving back inside our communities and developing great minds. Put your talent to work with us – change the world, love your job!

About the job

This role supports Worldwide Facilities Protective Services Emergency Services team. This person will be directly responsible for the coordination of maintenance, inspection, and testing as well as following the TI fire protection maintenance strategy. The individual will coordinate with corporate fire protection personnel and specified risk management consultants for guidance on fire alarm system installations, modifications, impairments and restorations.

Qualifications

Essential Duties:

Complete Fire Alarm System repairs and maintenance

Perform annual, semi-annual and quarterly fire alarm system inspections and testing for manufacturing buildings

Support all fire system owners with fire alarm issues, activities, events

Compile and distribute detailed annual inspection reports

Interface with the local AHJ with annual bldg and specific project inspections

Lead in scheduling work and projects

Maintain reliable fire alarm systems in North Texas

Support 3 rd party programmer with ensuring proper protocols adhered to and QC of work

Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints, submittals, and operational/product manuals

Instruct and train customers on functional operation of the equipment/system

Commissioning new and existing fire alarm systems with local, and government agencies

Building / Site Fire Protection System Owner Backup

TI, WWF, WWPS, and Emergency Services business priorities, policy deployment objectives and strategic focus areas, including implementing the 5S Process into all daily activities and processes.

Required Skills, Education and Experience:

7 years as an active fire alarm technician and leading subordinate technicians

7 years’ experience with Microsoft office-Excel/Word/Power Point

Possess current FAL/APS

Experience and expertise with Simplex 4100 , 4100U, and 4100ES platforms

Experience and expertise with all types of VESDA detectors, ASPIRE design software, and VSC-Factory training is a plus

Experience and expertise with EST3 platforms

Working knowledge of NFPA-72, 70, 101 and other applicable codes and standards that apply to the Fire Protection industry.

Detailed knowledge of troubleshooting methods and in-depth multi-meter knowledge, hand tools and test equipment

Nicet certification(s) are a plus

Suppression and sprinkler system knowledge are a plus

Physical Characteristics:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to handle tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, or reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50lbs pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must have the ability to drive vehicles; operate a personal computer; read small print on documents and maps; detect subtle shades of color; hear and speak well enough to communicate over the telephone, radio, and in person. Possess stamina to perform administrative functions and meet physical and mental demands of position.

While performing the duties of this job the employee occasionally works outside, with potential exposure to wet, humid, hot, and inclement weather conditions. The employee may also be exposed to heights, temperature extremes, loud noises, limited visibility, hazardous materials, and moving mechanical parts.

Other Characteristics:

Must be willing and have the ability to work such hours as are necessary to accomplish the job requirements; travel out of town or out of state for several days at a time; consistently follow through with duties/assignments and work harmoniously with subordinates and superiors. Attend a variety of continuing education classes, seminars, and/or meetings remain current on applicable codes, regulations, policies, and procedures. Conduct training sessions for various business partners and audiences. Participate in a variety of special projects related to fire prevention activities. Must be self-sufficient, motivated, and driven.

Other :

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.