Fire Sprinkler Installation Foreman

Pye-Barker Fire Safety, LLC; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire safety company seeks a Fire Sprinkler Installation Foreman to oversee the complete installation of fire sprinkler systems in various buildings. The successful candidate will manage a team of technicians, ensuring that all projects are completed to the highest standards while adhering to safety regulations. With a commitment to excellence and training opportunities, this role offers a chance to build a meaningful career in fire safety.

Benefits

Excellent pay

Medical, dental, vision

Company paid life insurance

Company paid short term disability

401K with employer match

Paid vacation and company holidays

Training and Career Development

Company vehicle (if job applicable)

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience as a lead or foreman in sprinkler systems.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
• Ability to train and instruct personnel.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the complete installation of fire sprinkler systems.
• Manage installation projects and oversee technicians.
• Ensure installation process is done flawlessly and meet deadlines.

Skills

Knowledge of pipefitting

Knowledge of plumbing regulations

Knowledge of fire protection codes

Ability to interpret project drawings

Leadership

Education

Valid state driver's license

Tools

Power tools

Pneumatic tools

Job description

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Fire Sprinkler Installation Foreman

Apply remote type In-Person locations Allstar - Chattanooga time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id JR109734

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Summary:

Fire sprinkler foreman are responsible for the complete installation of fire sprinkler systems in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. They manage specific installation projects assigned to them by the Fire Sprinkler Manager. Foremen oversee the technicians, installation fitters, and assistants working at the site. They ensure the entire installation process is done flawlessly.

Job Description:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Fire sprinkler foremen use project drawings to interpret installation requirement details accurately and entirely.

• Delegate appropriate tasks to fitters, mechanics and assistants as needed to fulfill project completion deadlines, meet scheduling requirements, and exceed the goals established by the fire sprinkler manager.

• Install and test installation of fire suppression equipment in new or retrofit construction projects

• Follow designed plans, communicates needed design change to fit actual site requirements

• Be responsible for materials delivered to site and for minor fabrication on job site.

• In charge of updating daily installation progress notes on job contract drawings.

• If a change to the order is necessary, they bring it to the attention of the manager.

• Instruct and train helpers, apprentices, or other personnel in the basic process or service, repair, and/or system installation

• Accurately complete and maintain all paperwork

• Maintain vehicle and tools as per company policy

• Use hand tools, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic power tools

• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Education/Qualification:

• Working knowledge of pipefitting, plumbing regulations, and fire protection codes.

• Must have a minimum of 2 years experience as a lead or foreman in sprinkler systems.

• Must hold valid state driver's license with acceptable driving record to be approved to drive company vehicle.

• Requires the ability to display knowledge of principles and practices of fire safety.

• Requires the ability to display knowledge of codes and regulations related to the work.

• Requires the ability to display knowledge of basic practices of reviewing official documents for completeness and accuracy.

• Requires the ability to act in a lead capacity.

• Requires the ability to recognize and report deviations through inspection programs.

• Requires the ability to interpret, apply, and explain applicable laws, codes, and regulations.

• Requires the ability to maintain accurate records and reports.

• Requires the ability to use or repair small/light equipment, such as power tools, ladders, medium equipment and machinery

Other Duties:

• Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.

• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and is occasionally required to lift and/or move heavy objects.

• The work also requires the following physical abilities in order to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, grasping, hearing, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, and visual acuity.

Benefits and Perks:

• Excellent pay

• Medical, dental, vision

• Company paid life insurance

• Company paid short term disability

• 401K with employer match

• Paid vacation and company holidays

• Training and Career Development

• Company vehicle (if job applicable)

Pye-Barker Fire and Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are hiring across the nation! Many of our roles provide on-the-job training to help you get licensed and working.

Since 1946, we have been an industry leader with a reputation for putting our customers and our people first.

We strive to serve our communities by keeping businesses, families, and neighbors safe from fire, life safety, and security risks. Our values serve as the foundation for our culture -they're how we treat our customers and each other.

We promise to make recommendations that are always in the best interest of our customers and provide service that's responsive and dependable, every time.

You can count on us to care for you - our customer - as we care for each other.

We have the utmost appreciation for this industry and each other, and are proud to be working together to help our customers and neighbors protect what they've built.

We're committed to quality craftsmanship, quick response and taking care of our team members and our customers like family.