Job Title: Project Technician
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
How to Apply
Email your application to josephine.gathambo@hrmconnection.com