Project Specialist I (SLS)

About Robert Bosch GmbH

Headquartered in Germany Robert Bosch GmbH is a premier global supplier with four primary business sectors: Automotive Technology Industrial Technology Consumer Goods and Energy and Building Technology. Over 400000 associates generate sales of over 90 billion. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark short Bosch creates technology that is Invented for life. Ninety-two percent of the share capital of Robert Bosch GmbH is held by Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH a charitable foundation. The special ownership structure guarantees the entrepreneurial freedom of the Bosch Group making it possible for the company to plan over the long term and to undertake significant investments in safeguarding its North America Robert Bosch LLC supplies automotive original equipment and aftermarket products industrial drive and control technology power tool security and building technology thermo-technology household appliances solar energy healthcare and software innovations. Bosch established its regional presence in North America in 1906 and now employs 41000 associates in more than one hundred locations.

Bosch Building Technologies Integrator Business

The regional system integration business called Bosch Building Technologies offers solutions and customized services for building security energy efficiency and building automation for commercial buildings and infrastructure projects Bosch started its Integrator Business in North America through the acquisition of Climatec in 2015. Climatec expanded Boschs role as a comprehensive supplier of energy building automation and security solutions. Climatec is recognized in the building industry as an independent single-source integrator of critical building systems including energy services building automation and security & life safety in the U.S. market. The company provides consulting planning implementation and 24/7 remote management. Climatec is active in several market segments and industries including data centers commercial real estate buildings and federal state and local government. Climatec has operated as an independent entity maintaining its offices in Arizona California Nevada Texas New York and New Jersey. Climatec continues to represent and integrate numerous leading manufactures product lines across its wide range of services including Bosch 2023 Bosch acquired Canadian-based security integrator Paladin Technologies. Merging Paladin Technologies and Climatec will significantly expand Boschs Integrator Business in North America. Today the combined entity of Bosch Building Technologies (previously Climatec and Paladin Technologies) represents over $800M in revenues and 2800 associates. Utilizing the strengths of both companies Bosch offers its customers a complete portfolio of networked and efficient energy building automation and security solutions.

Job Summary:As a Project Specialist I in Security and Life Safety at Bosch Building Technologies you will be responsible for the end-to-end technical execution of fire alarm and special systems ranging from initial database programming and system commissioning to troubleshooting and final project turnover. Leveraging your 35 years of industry experience and Texas TOPS licensing you will serve as a technical anchor on-site supporting field personnel ensuring code compliance and collaborating with sales and design teams to deliver high-quality life safety solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Provide Controls or Special Systems database graphics programming etc. for sequences as provided by the Design Specialist project specifications or other applicable sources.

• Provide accurate controls of special systems start-up and commissioning including point-to-point checkout on projects as assigned. Verify correct alarm annunciation and other actions by equipment devices panels and annunciators of Special Systems and Controls projects.
• Support installation personnel on project sites.
• Provide information and support for other contractors on project site.
• Debug installation issues during both the static and dynamic start up and commissioning of building controls and special systems.
• Provide support to Bosch Building Technologies and other contractors to solve building operating issues that go beyond the controls or special systems operation.
• Provide input to others as requested or required to assist in the accurate estimation design installation start up commissioning and training for building systems.
• Provide start up documentation including daily logs check out logs commissioning documents etc. as required for assigned projects.
• Ensure timely software backups are created for projects and software development.
• Provide service support on existing installations ensuring systems continue to meet existing building occupancy codes.
• Provide service support on existing systems ensuring their proper and efficient operation as well as providing ongoing support to the facilitys building engineers.
• Complete time sheets service work orders and other paperwork required for this position in an accurate and timely manner.
• Assist in preparing of as-built drawings and Operation & Maintenance Manuals.
• Assist in turnover of projects from Operations Team to Service Team.
• Assist Sales team during estimating phase including potential product or system demonstrations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 3-5 years experience actively working in the Fire Alarm or Security and Life Safety Industry or related industries.
• 3-5 years experience of performing point-to-point checkout and functional testing of fire alarm control panels (FACP) and peripheral devices.
• 3-5 years experience of progressive experience working with system installations commissioning or field technical support.
• Intermediate knowledge of NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code) and local fire codes to ensure all installations meet existing building occupancy requirements.
• Must possess a current Texas TOPS Security Alarm License and a Texas TOPS Access Control License at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years progressive experience working in the Fire Alarm or Security and Life Safety Industry or related industries working with systems integrations.
• 3 years experience in Special Systems Programming including the development of custom database sequences and graphics for systems such as Notifier Bosch or Edwards (EST).
• 3 years experience assisting the sales and design teams with at least 5-10 project estimates including performing site surveys and technical product demonstrations for potential and current clients.
• 3 years experience integrating fire alarm systems with other building controls such as HVAC smoke dampers elevator recall and mass notification systems.
• 1-2 years experience leading teams or acting as a lead technician or specialist by providing direct on-site support and training to 3 or more junior personnel or sub-contractors.
• Possession of a NICET Level II or Higher or other related certifications in hardware of software such as Genetec Lenel Avigilon SoftwareHouse or Bosch.

Physical Demands:

In general the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• Must be able to effectively communicate in English (ie see hear speak and write clearly) in order to communicate with colleagues and/or customers
• Manual dexterity required for occasional reaching lifting of light office objects and operating office equipment
• Sitting standing walking in office environments and construction sites
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and may be required to work at heights over 1.8m (6 feet)

Working Conditions:

In general the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• The office is clean orderly properly lighted and ventilated. Noise levels are considered low to moderate
• Will be required to be on site with customers or contractors with or without Paladin colleagues to manage the expectations and deliverables. Sites range from general office environments to new construction.
• Driving to customer sites is required
• Limited overnight travel may be required

Additional Information:

• Working Hours:This position generally works Monday- Friday overtime and on call when necessary
• Travel Requirements: up to 70% may require travel to jobsites.
• Benefits:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401K w/ company match
  • Life/AD&D/LTD
  • Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Pet Insurance

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