Fire Protection Inspector

EMCOR Group, Inc.; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A leading fire protection company in Glen Burnie, MD, is seeking a Fire Protection Inspector to perform NFPA-based inspections on various fire systems. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, monitoring task completion, and submitting inspection reports. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, NICET LV 1 certification, and a minimum of 3 years' experience in sprinkler systems. This role requires physical capability and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in fire protection.
• Valid driver's license with a clean record required.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 35 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform NFPA-based inspections on fire systems.
• Monitor progress and completion of assigned tasks.
• Submit work tickets and inspection reports timely.
• Travel to customer sites as required.
• Coordinate with owners and service managers on repairs.

Skills

NICET LV 1 certification

Sprinkler inspection

Fire alarm system knowledge

Basic mechanical skills

Customer support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational or industry trade school

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Job Title: Fire Protection Inspector

Our primary function is to perform NFPA‑based inspections of water‑based fire systems and fire alarm systems. The company goal is to continuously grow revenues of inspections while maintaining profits, satisfying customers’ requirements, and staying compliant with NFPA guidelines.

This job requires the ability and desire to work in a fast‑paced, multi‑tasked environment with a focus on customer development and support, quality work performance, and an understanding of all the necessary NFPA codes that support each fire system. It will require travel to customer sites.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities

Perform basic troubleshooting of wet‑based fire systems, and describe them to owners and service managers for repairs.

• Perform inspections from man lifts at elevations of 30 to 40 feet from ground level, as necessary.
• Perform annual inspections on both domestic and fire back flows.
• Monitor and assure progress and completion of all assigned tasks.
• Complete and submit all work tickets and inspection reports to administrative personnel in a timely manner.
• Responsible for self‑scheduling of daily inspections.

Qualifications

Education / Work Experience

• Experienced / Licensed NICET LV 1 (ITWBS) minimum.
• Sprinkler inspector with backflow license – minimum 3 years experience.
• Perform NFPA 25 based inspections on wet, dry, deluge, pre‑action, and fire pumps required.
• Perform NFPA 25 based inspections on standpipe systems and fire hydrants required.
• Perform NFPA 72 based inspections on fire alarm systems, including all components of those systems a plus.
• High school diploma or GED required; vocational or industry trade school is a plus.
• Working knowledge of the operational characteristics of the following fire protection systems required: wet, dry, foam, deluge, pre‑action, standpipe, fire hydrants, and fire pumps.
• Individual backflow license and NICET Level II in water‑based or fire alarm systems are pluses.
• Basic mechanical skills, including the ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues required.
• Ability to work on ladders, scaffolding, and scissors or articulating lifts.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record required.
• Ability to obtain all required certifications, including NICET.
• Able to lift a minimum of 35 pounds.

Computer Skills

• Significant experience with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Benefits & EEO

We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans – Disabled.