Manager, Plumbing & Fire Suppression Services

energo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Cross-disciplinary exposure

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Energo is seeking a seasoned professional to lead the Plumbing & Fire Suppression unit in NYC. The role emphasizes navigating strict building and environmental codes while managing inspections and project progress.

The candidate will coordinate with regulators, oversee installations and repairs, and train staff to broaden capabilities. A strong regulatory background and team orientation are essential.

Qualifications

• Five+ years in a similar role with NYC regulatory exposure.
• Experience leading field inspections and reporting for gas systems.
• Knowledge of NYC building, gas, and fire codes and filings.
• Ability to interpret architectural plans and coordinate with teams.
• Strong teamwork and client-relations focus.

Responsibilities

• Perform mandated NYC Local Law 152 field inspections for code compliance.
• Schedule, manage, and perform NYC gas inspections; file with authorities and obtain signoffs.
• Conduct gas leak surveys using approved methods and equipment.
• Respond to gas shutdowns; coordinate with utility and NYC DOB to restore service.
• Train Energo staff to perform gas-related work and expand capabilities.
• Oversee fire suppression division: piping installation, repairs, and upgrades.
• Coordinate inspections and approvals with NYC DEP, DOB, and FDNY.
• Ensure project progress from planning to completion and ensure compliance.
• Review plans; manage client relationships, procurement, and quality control.
• Comply with NYC Building, gas, and fire codes; install backflow devices as needed.

Skills

Gas inspections

Fire suppression

Code compliance

Project coordination

Team player

Map reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

NYC DOB Fire Suppression License, Class B

NYC DOB Fire Suppression Piping Installer

NYC DOB Filing Representative – Class 1

NYS Certified Backflow Prevention Device Tester

US DOT Operator Qualification Tas 86 / 87 /87A

OSHA 62

Job description

Energo is a rapidly growing energy supplier that provides a broad range of energy products and services to customers in NY, NJ, and PA. Please visit our website for more information. Energo is an equal opportunity employer, and applicants considered will not be because of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job Summary

This position will be responsible for helping manage Energo’s Plumbing & Fire Suppression business unit. Successful candidate must navigate NYC’s strict building and environmental codes.

Responsibilities

• Perform mandated field inspections under NYC Local Law 152, evaluating gas piping systems for code compliance, safety, and regulatory adherence
• Work with Energo staff to schedule, manage, and perform required NYC gas inspections, including preparation and submission of filings, obtaining gas authorizations, and securing final signoffs from the NYC DOB and relevant authorities Conduct gas inspections across residential, commercial, and institutional properties
• Perform gas leak surveys and detection using approved testing methods and equipment
• Respond to the gas shutdown emergencies, evaluate the conditions requiring correction and develop a proposal for the necessary work. Coordinate with the utility company and NYC DOB as required to facilitate the restoration of gas service
• Assist in training other Energo employees to perform and support the gas-related work described herein, with the goal of developing the skills and knowledge necessary to independently perform such work in the future
• Manage and oversee fire suppression division including piping installation, repair, and maintenance projects Coordinate and execute full-service system projects including new installations, system upgrades, repairs, and maintenance
• Coordinate inspections, approvals, and regulatory compliance with NYC DEP, DOB and FDNY
• Oversee gas and fire suppression job progress from planning through completion, ensuring timely completion and regulatory compliance
• Review architectural plans and specifications; coordinate with project teams and subcontractors Manage client relationships, project planning, material procurement and quality control
• Ensure compliance with NYC Building Codes, gas codes and fire codes
• Perform backflow prevention device installation, testing and certification as applicable
• Ad hoc projects and assignments as directed by management
• Attend and complete relevant on-the-job training as required

Job requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar position
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Clean Driver’s License
• NYC DOB Fire Suppression License, Class B preferred
• NYC DOB Fire Suppression Piping Installer
• NYC DOB Filing Representative – Class 1
• NYS Certified Backflow Prevention Device Tester
• US DOT Operator Qualification Tas 86 / 87 /87A
• OSHA 62
• Flexible work schedule, including 6 or 7 days a week, or extended hours, as necessary
• Geographical knowledge of NYC service area and map reading skills
• Possess a positive, can-do attitude
• MUST be a team player

Compensation

$125,000 - $175,000

What Energo Offers

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Opportunity to grow within a well-established, expanding, family-owned company
• Exposure across multiple business lines, including HVAC, plumbing, fire suppression, fuel oil, energy services, and solar
• Collaborative, hands-on work environment