Fire Suppression Mechanic

The Hiller Companies; Chesapeake (VA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hiller Companies seeks a Marine Mechanic in Chesapeake, Virginia, responsible for preventative and corrective maintenance on fire alarm and suppression systems aboard vessels, requiring extensive knowledge of marine fire safety systems and a readiness to travel internationally. Join a leading provider in fire protection dedicated to safety and innovation, ensuring critical fire protection services across the globe.

Qualifications

• Specialized knowledge of marine fire safety systems required.
• Willingness to travel internationally as needed.
• Experience in preventative and corrective maintenance of fire systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance on fire systems.
• Install and repair alarm and suppression systems.
• Travel outside the U.S. may be required.

Skills

Knowledge of marine fire safety systems

Able to work in dynamic shipboard environments

Experience with CO₂, Halon, APC, AFFF, and FM200 systems

Job description

The Hiller Companies, LLC has an immediate opening for Marine Mechanic. If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for fire protection and safety, we invite you to apply today.

The Hiller Companies is a leading provider of fire protection and safety solutions, dedicated to safeguarding lives and property all around the world. Headquartered in Mobile, Alabama, Hiller extends its reach globally as well as in domestic markets with offices across the United States. With over 100 years in the industry, our mission is to ensure the highest standard of safety and innovation in comprehensive fire protection services, including installation, inspection, maintenance and repair of critical fire and life safety equipment. Our team remains laser‑focused on one goal – making the world a safer place.

Job Summary

The Marine Mechanic is responsible for performing preventative and corrective maintenance, installation, repair, and inspection of fire alarm, suppression, and detection systems (including CO₂, Halon, APC, AFFF, and FM200) aboard vessels ranging from small tugs to the largest ships at sea. This role requires specialized knowledge of marine fire safety systems, the ability to work in dynamic shipboard environments, and willingness to travel internationally as needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance, installation, repair, and inspection of alarm systems, fire suppression and detection systems.
• Travel outside the U.S. may be required.
• Knowledge of fire suppression systems including CO₂, Halon, APC, AFFF, and FM200.
• Most of the work takes place on vessels ranging in size from small tugs to the largest vessels in the seas today.
• Other duties as assigned.