Onsite Life Safety Systems Tech — Industrial Fire & Gas

Amkor Technology, Inc.; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Amkor Technology, Inc. in Peoria, AZ is seeking an experienced Facilities Life Safety Systems Technician to inspect, repair, test, and maintain life safety equipment and systems in compliance with building and NFPA standards.

You will support fire protection, fire alarm, toxic gas monitoring, and emergency response systems critical to a safe facility environment. The role covers construction, commissioning, and ongoing operations to ensure controls meet safety codes, performance standards, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Technical College or Trade Program preferred.
• 3+ years of experience with life safety, fire protection, or suppression systems in an industrial environment is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with computer systems and the ability to learn specialized life-safety software platforms.

Responsibilities

• Perform PMs, test, and maintain fire protection, fire alarm, and Toxic Gas Monitoring (TGM) systems according to engineering specifications and site requirements.
• Perform inspections and preventative maintenance on fire risers, PIVs, tampers/flow switches, hydrants, standpipes, kitchen hoods/ fire suppression systems, foam systems, extinguishers, and other suppression components.
• Inspect, test, and service toxic gas, flammable gas, multi‑gas, oxygen, and other specialized life‑safety sensors and detection system
• Submit documented inspection reports for installed fire suppression and HGM systems, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain all maintenance logs, device inventories, inspection records, and compliance documentation in accordance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure all electrical safety requirements are followed during system maintenance, including proper LOTO and safe work practices.
• Apply knowledge of applicable fire codes, building codes, NFPA standards, and site‑specific requirements to all life‑safety tasks.
• Dismantle and service portable fire extinguishers, inspecting components such as tubing, horns, gaskets, and cutter discs; repair or replace components as required.
• Interface with both fire alarm systems and facility control systems such as PLCs and SCADA platforms to ensure proper system communication and operation.
• Troubleshoot life safety system faults, alarms, device failures, communication issues, and system interlocks.
• Support additional duties and special projects as required by business needs.
• Assist with startup, commissioning, and functional testing of new instrumentation and control systems.
• Verify device scaling, signal integrity, loop direction, control logic, and alarm configuration.
• Coordinate with engineering, contractors, and vendors during commissioning and system upgrades.
• Maintain accurate device records, calibration logs, wiring diagrams, loop sheets, and control configurations using CMMS tools.
• Provide technical support during shutdowns, system transitions, process troubleshooting, and equipment upgrades.

Skills

Life safety systems

Fire protection

Electrical knowledge

Reading drawings

SCADA/CMMS familiarity

Technical troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Technical College or Trade Program preferred

Tools

CMMS software

Electrical test equipment

SCADA/BMS systems

Hand tools & power tools

Job description

Amkor Technology, Inc. in Peoria, AZ is seeking an experienced Facilities Life Safety Systems Technician to inspect, repair, test, and maintain life safety equipment and systems in compliance with building and NFPA standards.

You will support fire protection, fire alarm, toxic gas monitoring, and emergency response systems critical to a safe facility environment. The role covers construction, commissioning, and ongoing operations to ensure controls meet safety codes, performance standards, and