Fire Tech I

Total Safety; Texas City (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Total Safety is seeking a Fire Technician to perform inspection, testing, maintenance and repair of fire equipment in customer sites and shop environments. You will handle portable and fixed extinguishers, life-saving devices, and fire protection systems while documenting work clearly for invoicing and compliance.

The role requires driving to sites, travel for short or long-term projects, and adherence to NFPA, OSHA and CFR standards. Strong safety mindset and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED plus 1 year field experience in fire protection or related industry.
• Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.
• TWIC card or ability to obtain; OSHA 10 or similar safety training.
• State Fire Licenses or NICET II testing within 12 months.
• Ability to travel to customer sites, including offshore projects.
• Knowledge of NFPA, OSHA, CFR and Coast Guard/ABS regs.

Responsibilities

• Perform shop service and field inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of fire equipment.
• Document all inspections and repairs accurately for invoicing and records.
• Conduct visual inspections and functional tests, report deficiencies with corrective actions.
• Prepare pre-job, job update and post-job briefs; assist with loading and staging equipment.
• Maintain a clean work area and operate assigned vehicle safely.
• Assist teammates and adapt to new responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Safe driving record

Forklift certification

Willingness to travel

Read and follow safety procedures

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associates degree or technical training preferred

Job description

Total Safety is looking for a Fire Technician to join their safety conscious team! The Fire Technician provide service, Inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair for fire equipment which typically includes but is not limited to portable and semi-portable fire extinguishers, lifesaving equipment, fire and gas detection systems, foam systems, dry chemical systems, gaseous suppression systems and water- based fire protection systems.

Total Safety is 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.

Essential Duties:

• Performs shop service and/or field inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair (if certified) of fire equipment which may include customer portable and fixed fire extinguisher systems and components, lifesaving and navigation aid equipment, fixed breathing air systems, fire detection and alarm system components, fixed gas detection systems components and foam, dry chemical, gaseous fire suppression systems and components and water- based fire protection systems.
• Completes all documentation associated with inspection and repair in a timely and accurate manner and 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 conduct detailed visual inspections and system functional tests of various systems and equipment to report any deficiencies and corrective action recommendations to customer.
• Learns to conduct pre-job, job update and post-job completion briefs.
• Assists others in facilities including stocking shelves with clean, tested, and ready-to-use equipment and pulling, staging, and loading customer orders onto trucks for delivery.
• Maintains work area and other areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Performs basic maintenance and care of assigned vehicle and/or trailer.
• Learns to rig-up and use a wide range of safety equipment including retractable lifelines, harnesses, and lanyards.
• Assists others as needed.

Skills and Experience:

• Must have a valid driver’s license from state of residence and valid proof of vehicle insurance.
• Must possess safe driving record and be insurable for Total Safety vehicle insurance while driving company truck.
• Forklift experience is considered a plus.
• Must pass internal forklift certification as required.
• Must be willing to travel to customer’s site and available for travel for short and long-term out-of-town and/or offshore projects.
• Must be able to obtain TWIC card and pass any required safety testing to include classes such as Basic Plus, OSHA 10 hour, etc.
• Have or obtain an applicable State Fire Licenses (if required by State) or pass NICET Level II testing (if State Licensing not required) for appropriate areas of service within 12 months of hire date.
• Demonstrated ability to operate electronic safety equipment and understand fire systems and components.
• Ability to operate and maintain, reassemble, and test electronic safety equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose assigned equipment problems and take corrective action within policy and procedure limitations.
• Knowledge of all regulatory standards pertaining to assigned responsibilities, i.e., State, OSHA, and NFPA regulations, etc.
• Must have knowledge of the applicable Code of Federal Regulations. Coast Guard and ABS regulations if offshore.
• Proficiency in the care and use of all sites specific, facility and customer required Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). Trained in Respiratory Protection and fully certified to wear respiratory breathing equipment (Fit Tested) where required by facility.
• Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.

Working Environment:

Shop, indoor and outdoor industrial environments. May be frequently exposed to cold, hot, wet, humid, outside weather conditions and vibration. Works in customer environment. May be exposed to high pressure, chemicals, and traffic. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Educational Requirements:

High School diploma or GED and at least one (1) year of field experience in fire protection, petrochemical, oil refinery or related industry. Associate degree, technical or military training strongly preferred.