Fire suppression technician

Bison Fire Protection Inc.; Thompson; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading fire protection company committed to saving lives and professional development. As an Off-Road Suppression Technician, you will be responsible for inspections and repairs of fire suppression systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards while working collaboratively with a high-performance culture.

Qualifications

• Willing to obtain additional training and education for industry updates.
• Priority for applicants with prior mine and/or fire suppression experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform service orders for inspections, installations, repairs, and product sales.
• Inspect and test fire equipment to ensure functionality.
• Provide daily feedback on service orders and inspections.

Skills

Customer Service

Fire Safety Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical College Training

Job description

Imagine joining an organization where you are considered family. Imagine joining an organization dedicated to the noble purpose of saving lives. Imagine joining a team of professionals that work hard & play hard.

Imagine joining an organization that is just as committed to your professional development as your personal development. For over 20 years, we have hired great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. We're seeking off-road suppression technician.

Our team motto is: We Win Together! Come join a team with a proven track record of winning together while growing together collaboratively with one singular mission: Everyone’s Safety Is Non-Negotiable.

Under the direction of the Regional Manager, this role is responsible for inspections, installations and repairs to pre-engineered mining vehicle fire suppression systems, industrial fire suppression systems and portable fire extinguishers as required by local, mining and national fire codes.

This role will also entail cross-selling or upselling of other Bison company products and services where appropriate to promote customer retention and high quality customer services.

This role will work closely with the Coordinator and Regional Manager and will be required to travel and spend a week at a time underground, working in a mine.

Responsibilities:

• Perform and complete service orders for inspections, installations, repairs and product sales as scheduled and/or assigned by the Coordinator and/or Regional Manager in a time sensitive manner.
• Advises Coordinator and/or Regional Manager of any unexpected changes in assigned work order schedule based on customer needs and/or parts or service issues.
• Inspect and test fire equipment to ensure that it is functioning as designed.
• Provide daily feedback to Service Coordinator on the status and outcome of all assigned service orders and inspections and any additional service work to be scheduled as a result.
• The successful candidate shall be trained for all pertinent product certifications and safety requirements.

Qualifications:

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED
• Additional education and/or training from a technical college program is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of current local and national fire codes is an asset.
• Willing to obtain additional training and education to keep current on industry changes, new products and processes and other relevant information.
• Must have and maintain a valid Manitoba Drivers’ License and clean driving abstract.
• Priority will be given to applicants with prior mine and/or fire suppression experience.

Headquartered in Mississauga, Onyx-Fire serves local and national clients, providing preventative maintenance and project services to protect people and properties.

Join our high-performance culture, where you can advance your career, take on greater responsibilities, and contribute to our clients’ property operations and life safety requirements.

Onyx-Fire protection services Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Only candidates who are chosen for interviews will be contacted