Fire Sprinkler Installation Foreman

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading fire safety company as a Fire Sprinkler Installation Foreman in Knoxville, TN. In this role, you will manage the installation of fire systems, oversee teams, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Build your career while making a difference in protecting lives with excellent pay and benefits.

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

• Must have 3 years experience as a Foreman.
• Working knowledge of plumbing regulations and fire protection codes.
• Ability to interpret and apply codes and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the installation of fire sprinkler systems and manage installation projects.
• Delegate tasks to technicians and maintain installation progress notes.
• Train and instruct assistants in fire safety practices.

Skills

Knowledge of fire safety

Leadership

Project management

Education

Valid state driver's license

Job description

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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 3 years experience as a Foreman.
• 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 understand and follow oral and written directions.
• 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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Public Safety

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