Project Technician at HRM Connection

Job Purpose: Install and configure software packages such as access control platforms, CCTV, Fire Detection and Intrusion Panels, Locks and Vehicle, Parking and Pedestrian systems.

Job Description

Compliance

• Inspect PPE to ensure proper functioning before each use and adhere to safety rules

Primary Responsibilities

• Work with Project Lead to schedule project related work and manage the work against the project timeline
• Attend weekly site meetings and inspections
• Inspect installation sites and study work orders, building plans, and installation manuals to determine materials requirements and installation procedures. Requisition of materials from stores
• Demonstrate systems to clients and explain details, such as the causes and consequences of false alarms, offline cameras, non-functioning doors and barriers and provide training to the security system users
• Terminates UTP and Electrical cables, does LAN testing & Continuity Testing according to industry standards
• Performs installations from beginning to end under supervision of the Commissioning Technician from conduit works, cabling to mounting of equipment for the assigned project
• Install the hardware for access control systems following blueprints of electrical layouts and design plans.
• Read line drawings, architectural drawings and follow relevant instructions
• Assist in conducting simple site surveys and pre-installation surveys
• Install readers
• Set up the CCTV decoder and encoder
• Install Windows servers – AD, IIS, SQL, Firewalls, RAID etc
• Set up indoor and outdoor intrusion detectors
• Install and set up repeater panels, field devices and zones and loops
• Install sliding doors, automatic gates, bollards, barriers, turnstiles, speeds tiles and long range readers
• Install, terminate, label, test and document UTP and Electrical cables as well as testing of cables using LAN testing, Continuity testing as per industry standards
• Mount conduits and adapter boxes
• Draw cables through conduits and ensure they are concealed

Competencies

Education

• Diploma or Degree in IT, Electrical Engineering or Telecommunications Engineering from a recognized institution

Work Experience

• 3+ experience in installation, configuration and programing of security related software and hardware

Technical Skills

• Operation of ohmmeters and oscilloscopic voltmeters, multi-meters, programming devices and all other related security systems test equipment
• Basic computer skills, including up/downloading to control panels
• Programming of addressable fire and electronic security systems
• Basic electronic laws, formula, color codes and electronic symbols and nomenclature

Personal Qualities

• Install, repair, design, and test hardwired, wireless, electronic, security, computerized fire, accesses control, duress, CCTV and fire suppressions systems
• Read and translate schematics and wiring diagrams
• Use proper test equipment and hand tools related to various fire and electronic security systems
• Communicate orally and in writing with department heads, supervisors, vendors and peers
• Climb ladders and work in high and low locations to reach remote areas
• Establish effective working relationships with management, employees, employee representatives and the public representing diverse cultures and backgrounds