Fire Tech II

Total Safety U.S. Inc.; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Total Safety U.S. Inc. is seeking a Fire Technician II to provide inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair for fire equipment, including fire extinguishers and gas detection systems. This role requires knowledge of regulatory standards, along with hands-on field experience in fire protection.

The successful candidate will be responsible for documentation, conducting inspections, and maintaining a clean work area while ensuring safety procedures are followed. Candidates should possess relevant certifications and a minimum of two years of industry experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of field experience in fire protection or related industry.
• Must pass any required safety testing including OSHA 10 hour.
• Must have State Fire Licenses or pass NICET Level II testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of fire equipment.
• Conduct documentation related to inspections and repairs.
• Maintain work area and assist in stocking and loading equipment.

Skills

Knowledge of regulatory standards (State, OSHA, NFPA)

Experience with Plant Wide Evacuation systems

Proficiency in Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)

Forklift experience

TWIC card eligibility

State Fire Licenses or NICET certification

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree in science or technical area

Job description

Job Overview

Total Safety is looking for a Fire Technician II to join their safety conscious team! The Fire Technician II provides 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, navigational aids, gaseous suppression systems and sprinkler systems.

Responsibilities

• Performs shop service and/or field inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair 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 equipment.
• 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.
• Conducts detailed visual inspections and system functional tests of various systems and equipment to report any deficiencies and corrective action recommendations to customer.
• Conducts pre-job, job update and post job completion briefs.
• Assists others in facility 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.
• Operates electronic safety and communications systems including portable gas monitors, hand-held radios, and other related equipment.
• Rigs-up and uses a wide range of safety equipment including retractable lifelines, harnesses, and lanyards.
• Trained, authorized, and certified to work both onshore and offshore exploration and production.
• 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.

Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of all regulatory standards pertaining to assigned responsibilities, i.e., State, OSHA, and NFPA regulations, etc.
• Must have knowledge of applicable Code of Federal Regulations, Coast Guard and ABS regulations if offshore.
• Installations of Plant Wide Evacuation systems, Gas Detection systems, experience in installing conduit (both rigid and emt) and wire pulling.
• 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.
• Forklift experience is considered a plus. Must pass internal forklift certification as required.
• Must be able to obtain TWIC card and pass any required safety testing to include classes such as Basic Plus, OSHA 10 hour, etc.
• May be required to obtain a driver’s license with a DOT hazardous endorsement if required by facility.
• Must have State Fire Licenses (if required by State) or pass NICET Level II testing (if State Licensing not required) in TWO disciplines of fire protection or have NICET 3 in one fire protection discipline for appropriate areas of service prior to performing work within those areas.

Educational Requirements

• High School diploma or GED and at least two (2) years of field experience in fire protection, petrochemical, oil refinery or related industry.
• Associate degree in science or technical area strongly preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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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