QA/QC Lead

Who We Are

Northstar Fire Protection of Texas is a Texas based company. Northstar has been on the forefront of the fire protection industry since 1980. With offices in Austin Lewisville Houston San Antonio and Atlanta GA we have grown to be a nationally recognized company. Northstar engineers fabricates and installs fire sprinkler systems for structures including commercial government healthcare high-rise condominiums and mixed-use projects.

We joined Shambaugh & Son L.P. a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of EMCOR Group Inc. and together we perform more than $1 billion of construction projects per year with over 3000 employees throughout 50 states from our home office in Fort Wayne Indiana.

We recognize people as our most important resource and it is our mission to produce the industrys highest level of quality services and productivity on every project in order to develop repeat customers maximize return on investment and provide professional growth opportunities for people in the organization.

Job Summary

Northstar Fire Protection is looking for a QA/QC Lead. In this role you will be responsible for technical oversight planning execution and documentation of quality control activities related to fire alarm systems. This role ensures compliance with NFPA codes contract documents and industry standards across all phasesfrom design validation and submittals through installation testing and commissioning. This position provides QA/QC inspections and assists field teams and serves as the primary liaison with commissioning agents and client representatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the fire alarm QA/QC plan across all project phases aligning with project specifications NFPA 72 NFPA 70 (NEC) and AHJ requirements.
• Lead the execution of technical inspections and quality audits to verify the correct device placement mounting height labeling proper circuit terminations grounding polarity (IDC NAC SLC) conformance of wire gauge conduit fill raceways voltage drop limits etc.
• Coordinate the review and approval of submittals shop drawings redlines and as-built documentation.
• Perform QA/QC inspections in daily field inspections reporting and documentation of device-level compliance.
• Lead and witness point-to-point testing SLC mapping and input/output functionality checks for elevator recall HVAC shutdown Fire pump start Door release magnetic locks suppression activation etc.
• Coordinate logic testing per sequence matrix and verify fire alarm programming (panel uploads diagnostics custom logic).
• Interface with field superintendents system programmers and subcontractors to resolve installation deficiencies.
• Collaborate with Commissioning Authority General Contractor and Owners Rep to schedule and execute final acceptance testing.
• Attend QA/QC commissioning and safety meetings; provide status updates and resolve escalated issues.
• Generate and maintain all QA/QC reports test sheets punch lists and device tracking logs.
• Review and compile fire alarm closeout documentation including as-builts UL listing sheets O&M manuals and final test results.
• Ensure traceability of all life safety components (model numbers serials batch codes).
• Mentor QA/QC technicians and conduct ongoing training on NFPA requirements inspection techniques and system troubleshooting.
• Track quality KPIs nonconformance trends and ensure corrective/preventive actions are executed and logged.
• Verify contractor and in-house team adherence to UL ADA and local fire code requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Champion a culture of quality and technical excellence within the fire alarm scope.
• Fulfill all other duties as assigned and needed between the demand.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or state-recognized GED associate or bachelors degree or higher education preferred.
• 7 years of experience in the commercial fire and life safety or related industry.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of local and national fire alarm codes (NFPA IFC ADA UL IBC IEC NEC etc.) and regulations as well as the ability to read and understand drawings and specifications and electrical network and control wiring diagrams.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Autodesk Construction Cloud AutoCAD Revit Bluebeam Procore Building Connect and Microsoft Project.
• Must be 21 years of age and possess a valid drivers license with limited violations.
• Strong analytical critical thinking and mathematical aptitude with attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of sophisticated fire detection and alarm systems and ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities under time constraints.
• Technical Writing and documentation savvy.
• Flexible to be available as needed to travel to client sites.
• NICET certified individuals preferred.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.
• Regular and reliable attendance including the ability to work extended hours and weekends as required

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As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction facilities services and energy infrastructure we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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