Mining Fire Suppression Technician – Field Service

State Fire; Winnemucca (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K retirement plan

Paid time off

$50K company-paid life insurance

Collaborative team

Job summary

State Fire is seeking a Fire Suppression Technician to inspect, maintain, and service heavy equipment fire suppression systems, primarily in the mining sector. Experience is preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate and support growth on-site across our Nevada operations.

You will perform installs, inspections, and maintenance; travel regionally with overnight stays; and collaborate with site planners using our field service apps.

Qualifications

• Experience with heavy equipment fire suppression systems is preferred but training may be provided.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Comfort with using mobile field service apps and basic computer tasks.
• Flexibility to travel regionally and stay overnight as required.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, and service dry chemical, clean agent, and special hazard fire suppression systems
• Inspect and replace fire suppression tanks, cartridges, and control unit batteries
• Perform semi-annual system maintenance, including hoses, discharge lines, nozzles, and detection loops
• Maintain data logs and control unit information
• Conduct actuator testing to ensure proper functionality (electronic and manual)
• Perform annual extinguisher inspections and monthly fire pump runs
• Travel regionally with overnight stays required (up to a week)
• Communicate daily with site planners and use field service apps

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

Welding

Self-motivation

Computer literacy

Communication

On-call

Driver's license

Background check

Mining systems

Job description

State Fire is seeking a Fire Suppression Technician to inspect, maintain, and service heavy equipment fire suppression systems, primarily in the mining sector. Experience is preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate and support growth on-site across our Nevada operations.

You will perform installs, inspections, and maintenance; travel regionally with overnight stays; and collaborate with site planners using our field service apps.