Fire Sprinkler Technician

About the role

The Fire Technician provides service, inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair for fire equipment, including portable and semi-portable fire extinguishers, lifesaving equipment, fire and gas detection systems, foam systems, dry chemical systems, gaseous suppression systems, and water-based fire protection systems.

Essential Duties

• Performs shop service and/or field inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair (if certified) of fire equipment.
• Completes all documentation associated with inspection and repair in a timely and accurate manner and obtains customer signatures for proper invoicing and documentation.
• Learns to conduct detailed visual inspections and system functional tests of various systems and equipment for the purpose of reporting deficiencies and corrective action recommendations to customers.
• Learns to conduct pre-job, job update, and post-job completion briefs.
• Maintains work area and other areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Performs basic maintenance and care of assigned vehicle and/or trailer.
• Affords assistance as needed.

Skills and Experience

• Valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance.
• Forklift experience is considered a plus.
• Passes internal forklift certification as required.
• Willingness to travel for short and long-term out-of-town and/or offshore projects.
• Ability to obtain TWIC card and pass safety testing.
• Applicable State Fire License or pass NICET Level II testing within 12 months of hire date.
• Demonstrated ability to operate electronic safety equipment and understand fire systems and components.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment problems.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and applicable Code of Federal Regulations.
• Ability to work in a team environment and assume additional responsibilities.

Education Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• At least one (1) year of field experience in fire protection, petrochemical, oil refinery, or related industry.
• Associate’s degree, technical, or military training strongly preferred.