Northstar Fire Protection of Texas, Inc.

Northstar Fire Protection of Texas, Inc. is a company within the construction industry, specializing in fire protection. The company is a nationally recognized provider that engineers, fabricates, and installs fire sprinkler systems and alarms for structures, including commercial buildings, government buildings, healthcare facilities, high-rise condominiums, and mixed-use projects. The company size is between 51-200 employees. Northstar Fire Protection of Texas, Inc. currently has three open positions: * **Fire Alarm Designer:** This on-site role involves designing fire alarm, VESDA, clean agent, and control systems. The Fire Alarm Designer will also be responsible for project communication, design scheduling, and assisting with design, bill of materials, and scheduling. The role requires experience with AutoCAD, Revit, or Navisworks, as well as a degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience. Experience in large construction projects, and mechanical, electrical, or fire protection design is preferred. * **Assistant Fire Alarm Project Manager:** This on-site position assists in the design, bill of materials, and scheduling of fire alarm projects. Responsibilities include assisting in tasks related to the sales and estimation of alarm products, documentation, and job logs. The Assistant Fire Alarm Project Manager will also coordinate with field Superintendents and other Project Managers. Experience in Fire Protection or Electrical Building Systems is a plus. * **Fire Alarm Technician:** This on-site position focuses on servicing and inspecting fire alarm systems in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. The Fire Alarm Technician is responsible for on-site inspection, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of fire alarm, suppression, and releasing systems. The position requires reading project documentation, managing daily call activity, and preparing paperwork for customer service activities. A minimum of a High School Diploma/GED is required, with a 2-4 year degree in a technical field preferred, and NICET Certification is preferred. The job postings highlight several technologies used at Northstar Fire Protection of Texas, Inc.: * **Fire Alarm Designer:** Fire Alarm Design, VESDA Systems, Clean Agent Systems, Control Systems, AutoCAD, BIM, Revit, Navisworks, Project Management, Communication, Design Scheduling, Bill of Materials, Field Coordination, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Design, and Fire Protection Design * **Assistant Fire Alarm Project Manager:** Fire Protection, Electrical Building Systems, Communication, Sales, Estimation, Documentation, Project Management, and Team Coordination * **Fire Alarm Technician:** Fire Alarm Systems, Troubleshooting, Testing, Repair, Blueprint Reading, Programming, Teamwork, Interpersonal Skills, Multi-Meter Usage, Low Voltage Systems, Fire/Life Safety Systems, Access Control Systems, HVAC Controls, Communication Devices, Stress Management, and Technical Documentation All three listed positions are on-site. Here are some frequently asked questions about working at Northstar Fire Protection of Texas, Inc.: **1. What types of projects does Northstar Fire Protection of Texas, Inc. work on?** Northstar Fire Protection of Texas, Inc. engineers, fabricates, and installs fire sprinkler systems and alarms for structures including commercial buildings, government buildings, healthcare facilities, high-rise condominiums, and mixed-use projects. **2. What are the essential duties of a Fire Alarm Designer?** The essential duties include designing fire alarm, VESDA, clean agent, and control systems; project communication; design scheduling; and assisting with design, bill of materials, and scheduling. **3. What qualifications are needed for the Assistant Fire Alarm Project Manager role?** Experience in Fire Protection or Electrical Building Systems is a plus, as is NICET certification. Excellent communication skills are also needed. **4. What are the requirements for the Fire Alarm Technician position?** A minimum of a High School Diploma/GED is required. NICET Certification is preferred. The role involves performing inspections, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of fire alarm, suppression and releasing systems. **5. Where are the job postings located?** The job postings encourage potential applicants to confirm positions are listed on the official EMCOR Group and its companies website.