Sr Life Safety Specialist

At Wolfspeed, we do amazing things in a human way.We know that the achievements of our organization are due to the passion, hard work and creativity of our employees. We celebrate different perspectives to foster excellence across our organization, and our goal is to make diversity a foundation of what we do. We are proudly building an environment where you can bring your authentic self to work.Enjoy doing things that people say can’t be done? Innovation is at the center of everything we do.Hate red tape? We remove roadblocks instead of creating them.Working parent? We provide childcare assistance and paid parental leave.Student? We offer continuing education assistance.Looking for community? There are many ways to get involved, from Employee Resource Groups to local outreach.Here’s the Gist:Seeking a high performing, self-motivated Life Safety Systems Sr. Technician to join and support our team at our corporate HQ in Durham, NC. In this role you will be reporting to the Critical Life Safety Systems Manager and work within the Facilities Operations and Maintenance group. The Life Safety Systems Sr Technician will be responsible for supporting the maintenance, repairs and operations of our continuous gas detection system, fire alarm system and fire protection systemThis role is on the first shift Monday-Friday 8:00AM - 4:00PMThe Day-to-DayLead shift technicians in adhering to departmental policies, processes and procedures.Lead new tool and equipment gas detection equipment and monitoring install, relocations and demosSupport all life safety gas detection inspections, testing, service, repairs and maintenanceSupport all fire alarm and fire protection inspection, testing, service, repairs and maintenanceEnsure the toxic gas monitoring (TGM) system, fire alarm system and fire protection is in compliance with all local and federal regulations and NFPA codesCoordination and support of local LSS contractors for system upgrades, improvements and repairs as neededDevelop and maintain TGM & Fire Alarm system network, troubles and alarm log with root causes and corrective actionsComplete maintenance, device repairs and service that include sensor replacements, sensor calibration, device troubleshooting, network service, SCADA & PLC programmingThis Job is Right for You if You Have (Minimum Requirements) High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent5 years’ experience as Life Safety technician required with detailed understanding of Gas Detection Equipment, PLCs, low voltage wiring, Fire Protection and Fire Alarm systemsProficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)Knowledge of local and national codes that include: Life Safety 101, International Building Code, International Fire Code, NFPA 10, 13, 25, 72 and OSHAMust be able to push, pull, lift 25 lbs regularly, and up to 50 lbs when assistedMust be comfortable with heights, working on ladders or lifts or in confined spacesThis role may require additional duties and/or assignments as designated by management.To put it legally – Wolfspeed is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race, sex, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation and other protected status as required by law.This position requires the lawful ability to access technical data, information, and areas controlled by United States export control laws and regulationsWe are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Wolfspeed is a powerhouse semiconductor company focused on silicon carbide and GaN technologies.After more than thirty years of forging new technology adoption and transformation, our Wolfspeed® power and radio frequency (RF) semiconductors are leading the industry through unrivaled expertise and capacity.If you require an accommodation to complete an online application, please contact accessHR at +1 (919) 407-7333