Field Fire Protection Inspector

Summit Fire & Security; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Fire & Security is seeking Inspectors to inspect, test, and maintain fire protection systems, including sprinkler controls, alarm panels and backflows, with minimal supervision.

You will coordinate inspections, record deficiencies, and report findings to SFS and customers, while communicating professionally with clients and offsite monitoring companies. A HS diploma or equivalent and NICET certification are preferred, with 3–5 years of relevant experience. Valid driver's license required.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience inspecting fire protection systems.
• 5+ years' experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, and maintain fire protection systems in accordance with NFPA codes with working knowledge of sprinkler controls, alarm panels, devices and critical components.
• Record and report deficiencies of fire protection systems to SFS and Customers.
• Communicate with internal and external customers as well as offsite monitoring companies in a professional manner.
• Proper use and operation of tools required to complete the inspection (heat and smoke detector kit, backflow kit, pump equipment)
• Plan, coordinate, and complete inspections as scheduled in a timely manner.
• Required to be in an on-call status as required by location to handle emergency service and inspection requests
• Ensure company provided vehicle is clean and well maintained as required by company policies.
• Ensure that all assigned tools are safeguarded and maintained.
• Understand and follow SFS's Safety program, SDS book, Hazardous communication program, policies and procedures. Participate in weekly Toolbox talks. Inspectors must know where all related safety documentation is at all times on each project.
• Attend seminars from time to time to stay abreast of changing technology, installation and testing approaches.
• Train inspector trainees in all applicable aspects of fire protection.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Math skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Customer service

Decision making

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Training others

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

NICET certification

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summit Fire & Security is seeking Inspectors to inspect, test, and maintain fire protection systems, including sprinkler controls, alarm panels and backflows, with minimal supervision.

You will coordinate inspections, record deficiencies, and report findings to SFS and customers, while communicating professionally with clients and offsite monitoring companies. A HS diploma or equivalent and NICET certification are preferred, with 3–5 years of relevant experience. Valid driver's license required.