Fire Protection Inspector

EMCOR Group, Inc.; St. Albans (WV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

EMCOR Group, Inc. is hiring a Fire Protection Inspector in St. Albans, West Virginia. The role involves conducting NFPA based inspections of water-based fire systems and fire alarm systems, ensuring compliance and quality under the company’s standards. Successful candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED, and demonstrate strong mechanical troubleshooting skills.

The position requires travel to customer sites and the ability to perform various hands-on inspections. A clean driving record and ability to lift heavy items are also necessary.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record required.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 35 pounds.
• Ability to work on ladders and lifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform NFPA based inspections of water-based fire systems and fire alarm systems.
• Complete and submit all work tickets and inspection reports.
• Perform annual inspections on domestic and fire back flows.

Skills

Troubleshooting mechanical issues

Understanding NFPA codes

Customer development and support

Basic mechanical skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational or industry trade school

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Job Summary

Job Title: Fire Protection Inspector

S.A. Comunale is seeking a Fire Protection Inspector. The primary function of this role is to perform NFPA based inspections of water‑based fire systems and fire alarm systems. The Company goal is to continuously grow the revenues of inspections while maintaining profits, satisfying customer requirements, and staying compliant with NFPA guidelines.

This position 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. Travel to customer sites is required.

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

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education / Work Experience

• Perform NFPA 25 based inspections on wet, dry, deluge, pre‑action, and fire pumps.
• Perform NFPA 25 based inspections on standpipe systems and fire hydrants.
• Perform NFPA 72 based inspections on fire alarm systems, including all components of those systems.
• High school diploma or GED required; vocational or industry trade school is a plus.
• Working knowledge of the operational characteristics of 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.
• Ability to work on ladders, scaffolding, and scissors or articulating lifts.
• Valid driver’s license with a 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 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans/Disabled.