Apollo Safety Field Technician

Apollo Safety; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Apollo Safety Inc. in Bridgeport, CT is seeking an On Site Service Technician to calibrate fixed gas detection systems at customer sites and in-house.

You will learn the Fixed System concepts, interact with customers by phone and onsite, and work within normal hours with potential on-call duties. The role requires a clean driving record, willingness to travel to client facilities, and ability to read manufacturer manuals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of college or higher education preferred.
• Some electrical or electronics study courses completed.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate fixed or stationary gas detection systems on-site and in-house.
• Perform fixed system maintenance at customer facilities.
• Assist other technicians with installations and calibrations on-site.
• Travel to customer sites and respond to on-call emergencies.
• Present Apollo Safety Inc. identification and maintain professional conduct.

Skills

Customer interaction

Fixed system calibration

On-site service

Safe driving

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

Some college or higher education

Electrical or electronics coursework

Job description

On Site Service Technician

All requirements from Apollo Safety Inc. Level I & II Technician must be continued in addition to the following. Technician
must display the ability to calibrate “fixed” or “stationary” gas detection systems “in-house” & “on-site” at customers
facilities. Technician must begin to understand the entire “Fixed System” concept, including alarms, relays, and other
external devices that interact with the system such as fan control relays, valves, solenoids, actuators, ect. Technician
should be able to understand the technical language included in all manufacturers product manuals for portable gas
detectors and fixed systems manuals as well as the control panels that operate them. Customer interaction on the phone
and in person is a must. Travel to and from customer sites in a safe and timely manner. Technician will be required to
perform Fixed System calibrations and minor maintenance at customers’ facilities alone. Technician will be required to
assist other higher level technicians “on‑site” at customers’ facilities for Fixed System installations, calibrations and
maintenance. Ability and willingness to take study material home is a must. Technician must always present themselves in
a courteous and professional manner and display Apollo Safety Inc. identification at all times. A good driving record is an
absolute requirement. Must complete a drug screen and background check. Normal business hours are 7:30AM through
4:30PM Monday – Friday; however, work segments started will be completed the same day. Typical work week is 45-50
hours. In addition to the regular work week this level technician will be “On‑Call” for emergency response to contract
customers. This is an On‑Call Position. Additional compensation will be considered.

Technical Background

• High School diploma or equivalency is required
• Two years college or further education preferred
• Some electrical or electronic study courses completed by a recognized institution

Commensurate with experience