Fire Protection Technician

Total Safety U.S., Inc.; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Total Safety U.S., Inc. is seeking a Fire Protection Technician to join its safety-focused team.

The role involves service and repair of portable and semi-portable extinguishers, lifesaving equipment, fire detection and gas detection systems, foam/dry chemical systems, and various suppression systems. The training path covers using safety gear, documenting tasks for invoicing and records, and coordinating with customers on job sites and in shop environments, including onshore and offshore work.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred; associates degree/technical or military training preferred.
• Ability to apply for Apprentice Permit (fire extinguishers) as required by State Fire Marshal.
• Ability to study for and pass ICC/NAFED Certification within six months.

Responsibilities

• Learns to perform service and/or repair, receipt, inspection, cleaning, reassembling, and testing of fire equipment.
• Learns to rig-up and use safety equipment including lifelines, harnesses, and lanyards.
• Learns to operate electronic safety and communication systems and portable gas monitors.
• Learns to complete Total Safety and customer documentation for invoicing and records.
• Learns to reassemble and test equipment and conduct visual/functional checks.

Skills

Apprentice Permit

ICC/NAFED Certification

Fire extinguishers knowledge

Safety equipment handling

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Retractable lifelines

Harnesses

Lanyards

Job description

Total Safety is looking for a Fire Protection Technician to join their safety conscious team! The Fire Protection Technician trains to provide customer service in areas which may include but not limited to service and shop repair for portable and semi-portable fire extinguishers, lifesaving equipment, fire detection systems, gas detection systems, foam systems, dry chemical systems, gaseous suppression systems and water-based fire protection systems.

Total Safetyis the world's premier provider of integrated safety and compliance services and the products necessary to support them, including gas detection, respiratory protection, safety training, fire protection, compliance and inspection, industrial hygiene, onsite emergency medical treatment/paramedics, communications systems, engineered systems design, and materials management. Our Core Values are People, Safety & Wellbeing, Accountability, Responsibility, Empowerment, Honesty, Transparency, and Integrity.

Learns to perform service and/or repair, receipt, inspection, cleaning, reassembling, and testing of fire equipment including portable and semi-portable fire extinguishers, lifesaving equipment, gas detection systems, foam and dry chemical systems, gaseous suppression systems and sprinkler systems.

Learns to rig-up and use a wide range of safety equipment including, but not limited to retractable lifelines, harnesses, and lanyards.

Learns to operate electronic safety and communication systems including portable gas monitors, hand-held radios, and other related equipment.

Learns to complete all Total Safety and Customer documentation associated with assigned tasks in a timely and accurate manner. Obtains signature from customer so that proper invoicing and documentation can be provided to customer. This includes all inspection and repair documents, job cost billable expenses and time sheets.

Learns to reassemble and test equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications. Learns to conduct visual and functional checks and to record results for all assigned equipment.

Performs basic maintenance and care of assigned vehicle and/or trailer.

Assists others in facility including stocking shelves with clean, tested, and ready to use equipment and pulling, staging, and loading equipment for jobs. Maintains work area and other areas in a clean and orderly condition.

Trained, authorized, and certified to work both onshore and offshore exploration and production.

Assists others as needed.

Skills and Experience:

Ability to apply for and receive an Apprentice Permit (fire extinguishers) as and if required by State Fire Marshal.

Ability to study for and pass ICC/NAFED Certification within six months.

Shop and yard environment. May be frequently exposed to wet, humid, outside weather conditions and vibration. Works in some customer environments during later part of training. May be exposed to high pressure, chemicals, and shop traffic. The noise level in work environment is usually moderate.

Educational Requirements:

High School diploma or GED preferred. Associates degree, technical or military training strongly preferred.

Total Safety and its subsidiaries afford equal opportunity in employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy, familial status, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under Federal, State or Local law. Total Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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