Fire System Design Specialist

2 weeks ago


Dartmouth, Canada Wilson Security Limited Full time

**Fire System Design Specialist**:
**Wilsons Security Limited**

**Responsibilities**:
Pre-Sales Support
- Collaborate with sales to understand and agree on a concept design based on the client and system design needs.
- Approach your work from multiple perspectives including the client, technician / electrical contractor, sales, project coordinator, etc.
- Use expertise of industry and product knowledge; collaboration with sales associate to gather required information to ensure accuracy of system design to industry standards / best practices and building codes
- Work within tight deadlines and time constraints
- Select materials for systems, evaluate labour requirements, and determine costs for delivery of solution related to rentals, accommodations, travel, etc.
- Identifying and research opportunities for new product solutions, working with Sales Manager, Distributors, and Vendors
- Complete site visits as required for further understanding of client requirements

Post-Sales Support
- Review and compare job as sold to understand solution sold to initial pre-sale Fire Systems Design
- Create scope of work to Wilsons Systems Design Standards and assemble shop drawings (special instructions, special equipment and/or lift rental specifications)
- Create device schedule
- Document system configuration (programming requirements, wiring requirements, termination order, etc.)
- Develop plan for execution in coordination with the Project Coordinator to ensure resources, tools, and pertinent details are considered for scheduling
- Proactively and clearly communicate changes in scope and how they impact cost, schedule, design, etc.

Other Role Duties
- Stay current with market trends, fire and building codes, etc.
- Ongoing training of new products
- Master the tools, products, and fundamentals of our industry (ex. Mircom, DSC, Bosch, etc.)
- Focus on continued development of installation standards
- Provide support as necessary to other teams to ensure complete execution
- Participate in pre-job meetings as required

**Qualifications**

Understanding of electronic fire systems and circuits

Ability to take conceptual information and develop drawings, schematics, and concise, detailed scope of work

Strong communication skills (oral and written)

Interpersonal skills (flexible, approachable, client focused)

Detail-oriented

Organized

Timely and efficient

Strong Decision-making skills

Motivated self-starter

Team Player

Resourceful

Formal electronics education considered an asset

**Work With Us**

This a full-time permanent position with a very attractive compensation package including benefits, pension matching, and other employee incentives. Office is located in the Burnside Industrial Park.

If you are interested in this position and meet the above criteria, please apply We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Wilsons Security Wilsons Security is redefining security for home and business owners across Canada. With a forward-thinking mentality, we are able to provide customers with solutions that protect their loved ones and their investments. We also offer integrated home automation, energy management solutions, and innovative new Smart Connect systems for making the most out of your home technology. Most recently, we've expanded to provide our customers extra peace of mind and independence through interactive wellness systems that help keep senior loved ones safe at home, longer. We're always looking for ways to bring our customers superior value and service. We're your trusted, local experts.

Wilson Fuel Co Limited has been recognized as one of "Canada's Fifty Best Managed Companies"

**Skills**: Required
- Communication skills
- Attention to Detail

**Behaviors**: Required
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group


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